What Combifloat does

Combifloat Systems B.V. is a Netherlands-headquartered marine equipment company founded in 1957 in Rotterdam (now based in Capelle aan den IJssel) that designs, manufactures, rents, and sells modular floating barges and self-elevating jack-up platforms. The core product range comprises three modular jack-up series — C-5 (up to 80t deckload, nearshore/geotechnical), C-7 (up to 400t, port and nearshore marine works with up to ~28m water depth), and C-9 (1,000t, heavy-duty marine construction) — plus modular floating pontoons differentiated by a proprietary coupling mechanism described as among the strongest in the world, enabling deck-level engagement without confined space entry. Supporting accessories include modular crane foundations, spudwell sets, and a newly developed C-7 boat landing, with all C-5 components delivered IACS-compliant with individual test certificates.\n\nThe business operates a multi-stream revenue model: equipment rental and direct sales (multi-year contracts, quote-based pricing), engineering services across tendering through execution, operator training via the Combifloat Academy, and maintenance support. Since 2023 the group has expanded into adjacent verticals through the acquisition of Oceanteam Solutions (subsea cable logistics, six-carousel fleet totaling 30,000t capacity after a 5,500t expansion), a 2025 joint venture with Poseidon Barge and Marine Equipment Solutions called Poseidon Jackup (Jones Act-compliant North American offerings), and the February 2026 acquisition of Australian Barge Hire (Oceania). Manufacturing runs through multiple global fabrication sites including Moerdijk (Netherlands), with strategic stock locations and a new Rotterdam yard at Jordex Projects & Chartering (200m quayside, 9m water depth).\n\nThe company sells primarily into enterprise marine contractors and energy/infrastructure end users — including DEME, Van Oord, Jan de Nul, Mamoet, Skanska, Nexans Norway, and Lankelma — across eight primary use cases: ports/jetties/terminals, renewables, bridges and tunnels, geotechnical, oil and gas, landfall and marine outfall, dredging, and temporary infrastructure. Sales are predominantly enterprise field-led with quote-based pricing, supported by event marketing (Offshore Energy Exhibition, Belgian Offshore Days, International WorkBoat Show, Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress), a website, newsletter, podcast, and LinkedIn/Instagram presence. The group is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors and continues to be led by Managing Director and CEO Jaap Jan Pietersen.

Name

Combifloat

Legal name

Combifloat Systems B.V.

Website

https://combifloat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Construction Equipment

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Wind & Renewable Support Vessel Construction (SOV, CTV, WTIV) (IMAJACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Wind Substructures & Marine Engineering (Monopiles, Jackets, Floating) (EUAMACAE), Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL), Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

Keywords

• Modular jack-up platforms
• Self-elevating platforms
• Marine construction equipment
• Subsea cable logistics
• Floating barges

Headquarters

HQ city

Capelle Aan Den Ijssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Modular floating and jack-up equipment available for rent, providing flexible access to marine construction platforms without capital purchase. Rental includes operational support from Combifloat engineers.
2. Equipment Sales: Direct sale of modular jack-up platforms (C-5, C-7, C-9 series) and floating barges. Equipment can be customized to meet specific project requirements.
3. Cable Handling Services (Oceanteam): Transportation, storage, and handling of power cables and umbilicals for offshore energy industry. Includes project management, cable logistics, and operational support.
4. Engineering Services: In-house engineering services for tendering, FEED, feasibility checks, project preparation, and execution support. Engineers available throughout all project stages.
5. Training and Maintenance: Operator training, maintenance support, and assembly services for Combifloat equipment. Academy services for workforce development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Combifloat designs, fabricates, rents and sells modular floating and self-elevating (jack-up) platforms (C-5, C-7, C-9 series) and modular floating barges used as stable work platforms for marine construction in nearshore, inland water and offshore environments. Through its Oceanteam Cable Solutions subsidiary, the company also delivers subsea cable handling and logistics, including carousels and tensioners for offshore renewables and oil & gas projects. The offering is supported by in-house engineering services, operator training, assembly and maintenance support.

Product overview

Combifloat is a marine equipment company specializing in the design and fabrication of modular floating and self-elevating platforms. The product portfolio includes three series of modular jack-up platforms (C-5, C-7, and C-9) ranging from 80t to 1,000t deckload capacity, and modular floating barges featuring the company's proprietary coupling mechanism. Following acquisitions in 2023 (Oceanteam Cable Solutions) and 2026 (Australian Barge Hire), and the 2025 launch of Poseidon Jackup joint venture, the group now offers subsea cable logistics, expanded geographic reach in Australia and North America, and proprietary software (CombiLoad) for stability calculations. The ecosystem also includes accessories (boat landings, modular crane foundations, spudwell sets), specialized cable handling equipment (carousels, tensioners), and services (engineering, training, maintenance). Equipment is available for rent or sale, with global operations spanning all continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oceanteam Cable Solutions: Subsea cable logistics brand providing carousels, tensioners, and cable handling solutions for offshore renewable energy and subsea oil & gas markets
• Australian Barge Hire
• Poseidon Jackup
• Infra Capacity Alliance (ICA)

Products and services

• C-5 Series Jack-Up Platform A versatile, modular jack-up platform ideal for nearshore geotechnical and construction projects. Features up to 80t variable deck load capacity and 15 T/m2 deck strength. IACS compliant with individual test certificates. Available for rent or sale to marine construction contractors.
• C-7 Series Jack-Up Platform A medium, heavy-duty modular jack-up platform for port and nearshore marine works. Standard deck load capacity of up to 400 mT with standard spud length of 38.5 meters. Capable of operating in deep water ports and coastal waters with depths up to approximately 28 meters. Available for rent or sale.
• C-9 Series Jack-Up Platform The largest modular jack-up platform in the Combifloat range, suitable for very heavy marine construction works. Features 1,000-ton deckload capacity, four 75-inch diameter elevating spuds each 58 metres long, and an integrated central control system.
• Modular Floating Barges Modular floating pontoons featuring the world's strongest bearing and holding spuds for stability. Available in configurations including Duo Floats, Quadra Floats and End Rakes. Uses Combifloat's proprietary coupling mechanism for secure and efficient inter-module connections from deck level.
• Oceanteam Cable Solutions Subsea cable logistics and cable handling solutions offering carousels, cable storage, transport and logistic support, and project management. Fleet includes carousels with total capacity of 30,000t. Part of Combifloat Group since 2023.
• Australian Barge Hire (ABH) Australia's leading provider of modular jack-up barges and overwater access solutions with a fleet of purpose-built, road-transportable barges for marine construction, geotechnical drilling and asset maintenance. Part of Combifloat Group since February 2026.
• Poseidon Jackup Joint venture offering Jones Act-compliant modular jack-up barge systems for U.S. and Canadian marine contractors. MES-C7 Self-Elevating Sectional Barge is flagship product. Offers rental and sales of jack-ups up to 1,100 US Tons.
• CombiLoad Proprietary Onboard Software Combifloat's proprietary onboard software for safe and efficient operations of modular floating and self-elevating platforms. Performs advanced hydrostatic and hydrodynamic assessments including righting levers, heeling angles and displacement metrics in compliance with IMO MSC.267(85). Provides real-time stability and weight distribution insights.
• 15Te Tensioner Cable handling equipment for nearshore, shallow water and landfall environments, equipped with break-back functionality enabling operations in constrained environments. Part of Oceanteam Cable Solutions fleet expansion.
• Cable Carousels Cable handling equipment owned by Oceanteam Cable Solutions. Various sizes including 4000t onshore carousels and 2500t/15.6m diameter offshore carousels. Total fleet capacity of 30,000t supporting multiple transport spreads simultaneously.
• C-7 Boat Landing Dedicated accessory for C-7 platform enabling safe and efficient crew transfers between vessels and the platform. Features integrated fall-arrester connection and certified lifting points. Operational position extends approximately 6.4 meters below hull. Designed for transport in standard 40-foot container sections.
• Modular Crane Foundation Modular foundation developed for C-5 platform using the proven C-7 locking system. Allows foundation to be locked in place when crane is needed and easily removed to free up deck space. Validated using finite element modeling (FEM) to meet safety and class requirements.
• Spudwell Sets Hydraulic jacking spudwell systems for stabilization and fixation (bearing spud mode). Allows deployment of large crawler cranes and stabilization of barges during operations. Used for projects including wind turbine installation works.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services delivered by in-house engineers, covering tendering, FEED, feasibility checks, project preparation and the entire execution phase. Engineers available for operational and environmental matters across all project stages.
• Training Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Global reach across all continents with projects completed in Australia-Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Maritime & Offshore NLminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Dutch sector association (continuation of IRO) connecting and representing companies in maritime and offshore manufacturing industry. Combifloat Group maintains membership for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across the maritime value chain.
• Australian Barge HirecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Combifloat acquired Australian Barge Hire, Australia's leading provider of modular jack-up barges and overwater access solutions. ABH to act as regional sales and service representative for Combifloat Group capabilities including newbuild solutions and Oceanteam services in Australia and Asia Pacific.
• Poseidon JackupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2025Joint venture between Combifloat Group and Poseidon Barge (with backing from Marine Equipment Solutions) to bring world-class modular jack-up technology to North America. Jones Act compliant solutions tailored for U.S. and Canadian marine contractors. Launched official joint venture in September 2025.
• Jordex Projects & CharteringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Oceanteam commenced operations at Jordex yard facility in Port of Rotterdam. Facility provides 200m quayside, 9m water depth, and abundant space for mobilizations, cable spooling activities, and storage. Jordex supported Oceanteam during initial projects and facility setup.
• Infra Capacity Alliance (ICA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2024Long-term strategic collaboration platform between industry and public agencies to improve Resilience and ensure Business Continuity. Public-private partnership model focused on 'just-in-case' emergency infrastructure solutions. Combifloat joined as associate partner.
• Poseidon Barge LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023Cooperation agreement to supply modular jack up barges to North American markets. Alliance combines Poseidon's barge designs and facilities with Combifloat's jack up expertise. Focus on rental and sales of modern jack ups with capacity up to 1,100 US Tons, USA Made and Jones Act compliant.
• Nexans Norway ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on North Sea Link high-voltage AC power cable installation project. Combifloat deployed C-7 modular barge in Norwegian lake, providing turnkey solution including mobilization, engineering, and operational support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Damen Shipyards: Dutch marine platform and vessel builder that produces modular platforms (including Damen Modular Concept series) for offshore wind, ports, and dredging applications. Direct competitor to Combifloat in modular jack-up platforms and is similarly Netherlands-based with global delivery capabilities.
• James Fisher: UK-based marine services group that absorbed Tidal Marine (a specialist in modular jack-up barges for offshore wind and marine construction). Operates a comparable fleet of modular barges serving the same offshore wind and infrastructure contractor customer base as Combifloat.

Broad incumbents

• Royal IHC: Dutch marine equipment manufacturer serving dredging, offshore, and mining markets with a much broader portfolio. Overlaps with Combifloat on modular marine equipment, jack-up systems, and offshore construction support, though Royal IHC operates at significantly greater scale.
• Huisman Equipment: Dutch heavy marine equipment manufacturer specializing in cranes, tensioners, and offshore equipment. Their cable-lay and marine handling equipment overlaps with Oceanteam's tensioner/carousels business, and their offshore construction equipment is adjacent to Combifloat's heavy-lift positioning.
• Seatrium (formerly Sembcorp Marine): Singapore-based global offshore platform and shipyard operator serving offshore wind, oil and gas, and marine markets with new-build platforms, FPSO conversions, and offshore wind foundations. Operates at significantly larger scale than Combifloat and competes in the broader marine equipment fabrication space.
• Ulstein: Norwegian ship design and offshore vessel firm providing platform supply vessels, offshore subsea construction vessels, and offshore wind service vessel designs. Overlaps with Combifloat on offshore wind installation vessels and support structures although focused more on vessel designs than modular platforms.
• Boskalis: Dutch marine services and offshore contractor operating heavy-lift vessels, offshore wind installation fleets, and marine infrastructure solutions. A major customer for jack-up platforms while also operating its own marine construction equipment; adjacent competitor in marine construction service delivery.

Emerging players

• Subsea 7: Global subsea engineering and construction company with cable lay, SURF, and renewables services; overlaps with Oceanteam's cable installation/logistics segment. Operates at significantly larger scale but competes for the same subsea cable projects Combifloat supports via Oceanteam.
• DeepOcean: Norwegian subsea services company specializing in cable lay, installation, and offshore wind support services. Adjacent competitor in cable installation with overlapping customer base in offshore wind developers and transmission system operators using Oceanteam carousels and tensioners.
• Cadeler: Danish offshore wind installation operator specializing in wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs). Complementary to Combifloat's jack-up platforms, with both supporting offshore wind EPC contractors; Cadeler operates its own vessel fleet while Combifloat supplies platforms deployed alongside such WTIV operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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