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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

oktober 30, 2025

𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🎉

MV Molvik(NB 714) has been delivered to her owners Eureka Shipping. Her sistervessel MV Jorvik(NB 715) has been christened 2 weeks ago. MV Molvik and MV Jorvik are number 7 and 8 in the same series of highly fuel efficient, self discharging 4200 dwat cement carriers. 🌱 For more information, please check to our reference list.

oktober 17, 2025

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝘁, 𝗚𝗼! 🥇

Yesterday MV Aasvaer (hybrid 9400 dwat) has been successfully handed over to her owners Aasen Shipping AS. May she have fair winds and lots of cargo, wishing her and her crew all the best! 🍀

oktober 9, 2025

𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲! 😮‍💨

MV Aasvaer (9300 dwat) for Aasen Shipping AS is heading for sea trials. Photo by: Geert Venema