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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

mei 22, 2026

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀! 🧜‍♂️

What a fantastic day to christen and launch MV Hagland Poseidon this morning. She is the 5th Hybrid Eco Trader 4850 dwat for Hagland & Hagland Shipbrokers! 🍾 "True to its name, MV Hagland Poseidon stands for strength, reliability, and deep respect for the sea." 📸 Charlotte Göhl / Cjar Photo

mei 18, 2026

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲! 🧜‍♂️

On the 22nd of May, NB 851 for Hagland will be christened and launched at Scheepswervenweg 13, Foxhol at 11.00 hours. The yard will be closed for public.

april 30, 2026

𝗦𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗮 𝗩𝗚 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲! 💙

Today Biofuel Powered vessel Sofia VG was delivered to her owners Meriaura. "Sofia VG is the first of the two ordered Ecotrader ships that are 105 meters long, 1A ice classed 6735 DWT vessels. The ships are designed to achieve the lowest possible emission levels. Like the EcoCoaster vessels Eeva VG and Mirva VG delivered in 2016 by Royal Bodewes, the Ecotraders can be operated with biofuel. Emission reductions are achieved not only through the use of renewable fuel but also through hull optimization and advanced engine technology provided by the Finnish company Wärtsilä Marine. Due to these technical improvements the ship’s fuel economy is remarkably better compared to older vessels". 📸 Marble Automation | Marine & Industry