Bert Sproet acts as the Technical Director for ACA. Receiving his PhD in Spectroscopic Chemistry in 1978, Bert has been actively involved in cargo quality verification and protection since that time, serving as “Resident Chemist” for a number of shipping concerns since that date. He is actively involved in ACA daily testing and training processes, our P&I activities, and our ISO internal auditing requirements. Beginning his career in the Oil and Gas and Chemical analysis field in 1977, Bert has acted in technical chemical coordination for the following:

• Lead Chemist for Holland Chemical International
• Operations Manager for Chemical Tankers of America
• Lead Analytical Chemist for Ocean Maritime Services
• Senior Chemist for Stolt Nielsen USA