ABOUT US
Erik Roelans is the founder and CEO of ER-MARINE. We are a pioneering organisation specialised in strategy advisory and consultancy for Korean offshore wind and marine hydrogen projects. Bringing over 20 years of offshore experience and a profound understanding of South Korea’s unique market dynamics.
Our strength lies in our local presence and deep knowledge of the local supply chain, cultural practices, energy politics, and permitting processes. We specialise in transforming the complexities of early-stage offshore wind projects into streamlines, achievable goals. We excel in conflict resolution in fisheries, transport and installation (T&I), operations and maintenance (O&M), smart mooring solutions, and digital twins.
ER-MARINE isn’t just about offering expertise, we’re about crafting bespoke strategies that align with your specific objectives within the Korean market.
Leading with local expertise & global insights
Our consultancy goes beyond mere technical services to encompass due diligence that adheres to Korean and EU energy policies, strategic business development, and robust local project support.
From Oil & Gas to floating offshore wind
Erik holds a degree in electronic engineering and is a licensed marine Chief Engineer with more than two decades of offshore oil & gas experience from worldwide projects.
From 2008 until 2017 he was working as lead project engineer in multi- disciplinary engineering teams designing and building offshore oil & gas drillships and semi- submersibles. During this period he specialised himself in harsh- environment Norwegian spec’d DP (dynamically positioned) projects.
The transformation from oil & gas into floating offshore wind was a logical step where a lot of synergies exist between the 2 industries, with the common factor “offshore”.
Since 2008, I have been actively been involved in developing offshore energy projects and the alternative fuel implementation with LPG, LNG, Methanol, Hydrogen, Ammonia and the hybrid electrification of ships and offshore installations. Since 2020, I am fully occupied with ER-MARINE in offshore wind South Korea.
As a Director in the Board of ECCK (European Chamber of Commerce Korea) and as a member of FKCCI (French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry), I am actively engaged in promoting green diplomacy and energy policy debate. My commitment reflects a dedication to global collaboration and advancing offshore wind as a sustainable climate solution.
Hyunju Woo is a Korean citizen and business partner with ER-MARINE. She is a Bachelor in International Trade.
Hyunju is focusing on the business development in the Korean offshore wind industry.
