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TRAFFIC SAFETY To help optimize safety during the Makassar New Port project, along with applying our own NINA program, Boskalis engaged a specialized third party to provide a two-day Defensive Driving Training Course for employees of Pelindo IV, the project developer and port operator. Project manager Frans Thomassen explains how it came about: “Talking with Pelindo’s director about traffic safety, especially within the port facility, he said how he would like to ‘upgrade traffic behavior,’ starting by improving the defensive driving skills within his own operations team. I took up the challenge and told him Boskalis would support such a course. Upgrading the port operator’s safety standard in this way could help reduce the incident rate and increase traffic safety awareness on site.” The training taught the key skills involved in defensive driving, enabling drivers to react to potential threats to the vehicle, its occupants and the other port users. Particular attention was given to the use of the heavy equipment that is encountered in an average port or construction environment. The course was well-received by participants. Pelindo IV director: “This is the best souvenir Boskalis has given us. Hopefully the participants can share their knowledge with colleagues and family so that Makassar can have a better traffic culture.” In total, around 50 Pelindo IV employees attended the training. TRAININGS IN OFFSHORE WIND FARMS In 2020, Boskalis’ Taiwanese projects included two offshore wind farm (OWF) projects: the foundation transport and installation scope for the Changfang and Xidao offshore wind farm, and scour protection and rock placement at Yunlin. These two projects add to our growing portfolio of expertise in this area. In Taiwan, to share our expertise on diverse aspects of offshore wind farms – from preparation to realization – BoWei, the local operating joint venture of Boskalis, has been actively involved in knowledge-sharing programs at universities. These includes topics

related to engineering, procurement, construction and installation. We have been active at the National Taiwan University in Taipei, and the National Sun Yat-Sen University, (which has a master program in OWF), and National Cheng Kung University, both are located in South of Taiwan. BoWei now gives regular guest lectures at these educational institutes; internships are also in place. BoWei provides cadets with a range of related knowledge and skills, offshore training, fire and safety practices and helicopter safety. Boskalis' offshore training system is based on continuous professional development, tailored to meet both regulatory and safety requirements; there will also be an office visit to the Netherlands if COVID-19 travel restrictions allow, where they will receive trainings in Boskalis Way of Working and our behavioral safety program NINA.

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020 – BOSKALIS