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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

juli 1, 2025

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐌𝐕 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐤’𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

MV Molvik was christened and launched on 20 June 2025. Did you miss the ceremony or just want to watch it again? Check out the video!

juni 30, 2025

Ontdek jouw toekomst bij Royal Bodewes! 🎥

Met trots delen we onze gloednieuwe wervingsvideo: een kijkje achter de schermen bij het werken op kantoor én op de werf bij Royal Bodewes.

Van innovatieve engineering tot vakmanschap op de werkvloer: onze mensen maken het verschil. Benieuwd hoe het is om mee te bouwen aan de toekomst van de scheepsbouw?
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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