As a dedicated member of Damen’s Research, Development & Innovation team, Martin Verboom brings a strong focus on integrating circularity and material optimization into ship design. He is actively involved in the CirclesOfLife project, co-leading WP4, which pioneers the Ship Lifecycle Passport (SLP) and Ship Circular Materials Passport (SCMP) initiatives. Martin’s work supports the adoption of innovative passport standards and regulations, such as ISO-59000 series, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and Digital Product Passport (DPP), driving the maritime sector toward more sustainable and accountable practices.