Captain Anne Tjerk Steenstra on Port Pro: “A must-have on board – it saves a tremendous amount of time and frustration.”

For fifteen years, Captain and owner Anne Tjerk Steenstra has been operating the ms Marry-S, a well-known vessel in the European spot market.

“Life on board is varied and at times demanding, but I wouldn’t have it any other way,” he says. “You are constantly on the move—and that is exactly when a reliable onboard system becomes indispensable.”

The first introduction
His first encounter with Port Pro came through Klaas Snip himself. “We were fellow captains working with the same chartering office. He spoke enthusiastically about the system, and it immediately caught my interest.”

Efficiency in practice
On board, he uses Port Pro on a daily basis. “Previously, I had to complete form after form, entering the same information repeatedly—sometimes ten times over. Now everything is arranged in one go. It’s done within ten minutes.”

His initial impression? “Positive—although at that time it was still in its early stages. Since then, it has evolved into a system I wouldn’t want to be without.”

Time savings and less frustration
According to him, the main benefits are time savings and ease of use. “Port Pro has significantly improved efficiency on board. Less time spent, fewer errors, and far less frustration.” He adds with a smile: “If I had to work without it now, I would really miss the program—and the frustrations would return immediately.”

Advice to colleagues
His message to fellow captains is clear: “Don’t hesitate. Port Pro is a real asset—a must-have. Especially when you consider how much time and paperwork it saves.”

The future of digital tools
Looking ahead, Anne Tjerk is convinced of the role of digital solutions in shipping: “Digital systems like Port Pro are here to stay. It’s no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. And it simply makes our work much easier.”

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