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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

juni 23, 2025

Let’s make waves!

This Friday, NB 776 will be christened and launched at the Bodewes yard in Hoogezand at 10.00 a.m. The yard will be closed for public. Picture: Meike Emmelkamp

juni 16, 2025

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶s L𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 D𝗮𝘆!

This Friday, NB 714 will be christened and launched at Bodewes Foxhol at 10.00 hours. The yard will be closed for public.

juni 12, 2025

Things Are Getting Real: We Just Laid The Keel!

This morning, the keel was laid for Hagland's NB 850. This hybrid vessel is an updated version of the earlier delivered Hagland Pioneer, Hagland Progress and Hagland Premier.