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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

januari 14, 2026

📢 Royal Bodewes to build Zero-Emission Cargo Vessel for K. Sætre Rederi! 🔋

We are proud to announce that K. Sætre Rederi has ordered a full electric, zero-emission cargo vessel at Royal Bodewes. Delivery is scheduled for March 2028. This innovative RB 3600 Zero-Emission Vessel marks a significant step forward towards sustainable shipping and maximum operational efficiency. Specifically designed to meet the logistical needs of K. Sætre Rederi, the vessel will operate along Norway’s coastal route, transporting products for the steel producer 7 Steel Nordic from Mo i Rana.

januari 9, 2026

𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺! ❄️

MV Jorvik performing her sea trials. She is the 10th self discharging cement carrier (4200 dwat) for Eureka Shipping.

december 24, 2025

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! ✨

The Royal Bodewes team wishes you all a Merry Christmas & a prosperous 2026! 🎄