LET’S BUILD SHIPS.

Sustainable, innovative & reliable since 1812.

Introducing Royal Bodewes

Welcome to the future of shipping! Watch our video or click on the button to learn more about what we do and what we stand for.

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Endless possibilities

Discover all of our possibilities, from proven design to tailor-made.

General cargo

Building highly cost-efficient dry cargo vessels in a range of 1.500 up to 15.000 dwt is our speciality.

Cement carriers

Over the years we have gained solid experience in developing and building various types of self-discharging cement carriers. To answer all logistic challenges in the cement trade, we can design the ultimate customized cement carrier.

Specials

Looking for a special design or a green solution? A tanker or a hybrid (or something completely different)? Find out what we can do for you. Royal Bodewes has 200 years of experience in building high quality vessels. This, together with our integral building process makes it possible to take on projects, almost without restrictions. Innovative techniques, green solutions or whatever special design required, we can provide. From tankers to ro-ro vessels, our list of specials is substantial.

Next generation shipping, Green, Lean and Clean.

Re-inventing shipbuilding by building innovative, future-proof vessels that are green, lean and clean.

We are shipbuilders, what about you?

We are always looking for shipbuilders: whether it’s in the field of designing, engineering, section building or support… Get on board and join us at Royal Bodewes.

Latest updates

september 22, 2025

🎥 RB featured in National Geographic series!💥

Watch Saturday the 27th of September at 08.00 PM the Engineering Europe series at National Geographic. MV Hawaikinui 2 will be featured in the first episode about the wonders of engineering in the Netherlands.

september 18, 2025

Maritime Battery Forum shines spotlight on Bodewes’ green shipbuilding

This September, Maritime Battery Forum shines the spotlight on green shipbuilding by Royal Bodewes. Topics that come up are: the worlds first hybrid cargo vessel, green shipping, challenges and opportunities in the industry and the future of shipbuilding. For the full article, see below.

juli 25, 2025

Best Medium Dry Cargo Ship 2024!🏆

MV Unden has won the Baird Maritime/Work Boat World Award for Best Medium Dry Cargo Ship 2024! In May 2024, MV Unden was handed to her owners Ahlmark Lines and Reederei Rörd Braren. For more information about vessel MV Unden, please read the following link: https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/vessel-review-unden-ice-capable-large-capacity-ship-to-support-european-wood-trade

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