Dumitru-Lucian Minza

Name:Dumitru-Lucian Minza
Age:37
Function:Pipefitter
Shipyard:Royal Van Lent Feadship Amsterdam (client: Marine Service Noord)
Last project:Project 816

Which project are you most proud of?

Project 816 is the project that I am most proud of. This project is my first one here in the Netherlands and it is also the most beautiful and challenging project so far.

“Everyday is a new challenge, you constantly learn new tips and tricks about pipefitting.

Dumitru-Lucian Minza

37

What do you like the most about working at the shipyard?

As a pipefitter I like working with all types of pipes like mapress, abs pipe and small hydraulics.
I am also skilled in making pressure tests on pipes. This is part of my daily job.

What is the most challenging part in your daily job?

Everyday is a new challenge, you constantly learn new tips and tricks about pipefitting.

Which skills do you need to be a successful craftsman in yacht and shipbuilding?

In the first place you need patience to understand and obtain knowledge about all systems on the ship. As a pipefitter you also need to be a good teamplayer with leading skills. And of course, you need to be a good technician to do this job and to get appreciation from your team.