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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

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

april 24, 2026

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆! 💚

MV Hagland Polaris, the 4th Hybrid Eco Trader 4850 dwat for Hagland Shipping has been delivered. She is currently on her maiden voyage to pick up the first cargoes.

april 15, 2026

T𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀!🏝️

MV Hawaikinui 2 in her natural habitat in French Polynesia.