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

februari 4, 2026

𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘄! 😃

MV Aasland headed for open seas! From left to right: NB 777, NB 832, NB 758, NB 851 📸 Geert Venema

januari 30, 2026

🌱 𝗦𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰! ⚡

The aftship of NB 758, a diesel-electric RB 5800 Eco Trader, is on the quay of the Bodewes Foxhol location. 📸 Oma's op de boot

januari 16, 2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻!❄️

After successful sea trials, MV Jorvik (NB 715), the 10th self discharging cement carrier (4200 dwat) for EUREKA SHIPPING LTD, has been delivered to her owners beginning of this week.

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