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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.

Endless possibilities

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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 the Royal Bodewes family.

Latest updates

september 28, 2023

Next week the 4th Arklow 6885 dwat vessel will touch water for the first time!

This picture was taken just before the summer holidays. Now, only a few weeks later, the aft ship on the quay has been transformed into a complete hull. On the 6th of October at 13:00, NB 824 will be christened and launched at our main yard. The yard will be closed for public.

september 18, 2023

After towing, Arklow Rambler will be proving her worth under sea trials ⚓

This morning, Arklow Rambler was towed to Eemshaven, the Netherlands, where she will conduct her sea trials.

september 11, 2023

Drop it like it’s hot! 💦

This morning we've successfully christened and launched the 3rd hybrid cargo vessel for Hagland Shipping.