Ep 63: AlbatrosDigital | Redefining Vessel Performance Insights with Ilse Rodewijk

In this episode of the Maritime SoftwareHub – The People Podcast, Callum Beaumont interviews Ilse Rodewijk, CEO and Founder of AlbatrosDigital, about redefining vessel performance insights and the power of collaboration in maritime software.Ilse shares her journey from being a civil engineer to founding AlbatrosDigital, a company using a physics-first approach to build high-accuracy vessel performance models. She explains how her adventurous mindset and passion for innovation led her to create a platform that combines technical excellence with strong partnerships.The episode also explores:How AlbatrosDigital builds highly accurate vessel performance models from scratchThe role of digital twins and how they’re reshaping vessel operationsWhy trust, co-creation, and clarity of vision are vital for software partnershipsThe importance of focusing on core competencies while staying open to collaborationA glimpse into Ilse’s life beyond work — balancing entrepreneurship with familyIf you’d like to reach out to Ilse, feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn.+This podcast is brought to you by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist maritime software, commodity insights, and carbon intelligence recruitment agency.