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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

december 5, 2025

🎉 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼. 𝟱! 🔨

This morning, the keel was laid for Hagland’s NB 851. This RB Hybrid Eco Trader (4850 dwat) is an updated version of the earlier delivered Hagland Pioneer, Hagland Progress and Hagland Premier. NB 851 is the 2nd vessel of the new series existing of 4 vessels in total. Predecessor NB 850, Hagland Polaris, was launched last Friday.

november 28, 2025

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗹!⭐

MV Hagland Polaris was successfully christened and launched this morning. MV Hagland Polaris is the 4th RB Hybrid Eco Trader (4850 dwat) being built for Hagland Shipping. Three more sistervessels coming up!

november 25, 2025

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🌟

Friday November 28th, NB 850 for Hagland will be christened and launched at Scheepswervenweg 13, Foxhol at 11.00 hours. The yard will be closed for public. 📸 Oma's op de boot