About us
About Us
The committee
The Grand Journey committee is a committee of S.G. “William Froude”, the study association of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. The goal of this committee is to organise a study trip for students that are at the end of their bachelor’s or in their master’s of Marine Technology at Delft University of Technology. This study trip is organised every two years. The committee aims to give students experience with the global maritime industry and related ’technical industry’. Experiencing other cultures and visiting universities are other important parts of the trip. The study trip serves as a way to show the participating students a side of the industry that cannot be seen in the Netherlands.
Below, you can find the current committee:
Tjitske van der Brugge Chairman
My name is Tjitske van der Brugge, and for this edition of the Grand Journey I am the chairman. In my Froude career I have done multiple committees ranging from organising events to creating something. I see being the chairman of the Grand Journey committee as the cherry on top of the committeecake and am looking forward to organising this trip! Together with the other committee members I will be organising a trip that is interesting for every Froude member where we will be highlighting the maritime sector of each country, and the culture and education that each country brings.
Juul Pelssers Secretary
Hi! My name is Juul Pelssers, and I’ll be taking on the role of secretary for the Grand Journey 2027. Over the past few years, I’ve been involved in several committees within Froude, but this one feels just a bit more special. I actually wanted to apply back in my first year, but I was told it was mainly for final-year bachelor and master’s students… which I definitely wasn’t at the time…
Within Froude, TBE and MBE are well-known study trips that always leave people with nothing but enthusiastic stories. Together with my committee, we want to create that same experience for all of you. We’re aiming for a trip that not only gives you a fresh perspective on the maritime sector, but is also culturally enriching and offers a glimpse into education on another continent. In short: an experience you won’t forget anytime soon!
Elza van Vliet Treasurer intern
Hi, my name is Elza van Vliet and I am the first treasurer of the Grand Journey 2027 committee. This means that I will mainly focus on making the budget, and during the journey I will manage the expenses together with treasurer two. I have never been a treasurer before, but in my board year I got a glimpse of it by being the financial buddy of the treasurer back then. I am very excited about organizing the Grand Journey 2027!
Jesse Thie Treasurer extern
My name is Jesse Thie and I am a fourth-year student, just starting my master’s degree. Within the Grand Journey board, I currently serve as External Commissioner (second treasurer). Together with Aymen, I am responsible for securing sponsors and funding to help make this incredible trip possible.
I am eager to connect with a variety of companies and gain experience in managing budgets and tracking finances. I am looking forward to taking on these responsibilities with great enthusiasm.
Timme van der Wal MATSO
For this edition of the Grand Journey, my main responsibility will be to support and guide participants who wish to undertake an internship, ensuring they receive the necessary information and assistance to fund their journey. This involves maintaining close contact with both the MATSO Foundation and the participants, making sure everything runs smoothly throughout the process. In addition to my involvement in the Grand Journey committee, I have had the pleasure of serving on various committees within Froude, where I developed a wide range of skills beyond my academic studies.
I am very much looking forward to organizing the Grand Journey of 2027. It offers a unique opportunity to experience different cultures, connect with students from other universities, and explore the maritime sector beyond Europe.
Aymen el Moubarik Public Relations
Within this committee, my main responsibility is to make sure we actually have the financial means to make this amazing trip a reality! Together with Dauwe, I will be focusing on securing sponsorships and funding. This means my days will be filled with reaching out to various companies, maintaining strong professional relationships with our partners in the maritime industry, and keeping our public relations sharp and engaging.
During my time at Froude, I’ve already had the pleasure of being involved in a couple of great committees. I was part of the Jaartrui (Year Sweater) committee, making sure everyone had some great Froude merch to wear, and I also helped organize the Maritime Match Day. Both were fantastic experiences that taught me a lot about networking, organization, and teamwork. However, helping to build a massive project like the Grand Journey from the ground up is definitely my biggest and most exciting challenge yet.
I am incredibly enthusiastic about what we are putting together. The Grand Journey is such a unique opportunity to look beyond our own borders, explore the global maritime sector, and experience new cultures and educational systems. I can’t wait to connect with our industry partners to help fund this adventure, and I am looking forward to creating an unforgettable trip for all of you!
Dauwe de Haes Board member S.G. "William Froude"
Hello, I’m Dauwe De Haes. I am a fourth-year students, and just completed my bachelor’s degree. Within the Grand Journey board, I currently serve as representative of the board of S.G. “William Froude”. I started together with the other committee members last year as treasurer extern, which Jesse took over from me.
I am looking forward to continue organising the Grand Journey of 2027, but this year in another role!
S.G. "William Froude"
The Scheepsbouwkundig Gezelschap “William Froude” is the study association of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. The association was founded on the 17th of November 1903 and has been involved in monitoring and improving the quality of the education. Next to this, organizing excursions, guest lectures, social activities and other means to support its members in their academic career has been an important part of its existence. The S.G. “William Froude” offers its members the opportunity to discover the many aspects, possibilities and developments of the maritime industry in the Netherlands and abroad.
Every Academic year, the association is led by a board of five members: President, Secretary, Treasurer, Commissioner of Education and Commissioner of Excursions. The board finds its support from the members in the form of committees organizing various events.
More info can be found on froude.nl
