Neptune
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersHardinxveld, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Neptune firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Neptune
- Legal name
- Neptune Marine
- Website
- https://neptunemarine.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Neptune industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Shipbuilding & Marine Services
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Reefer (Refrigerated Cargo) Shipbuilding (IMAJAAAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Retrofits & Modernization (Scrubbers, Ballast Water, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices) (IMAJAFAH), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL), Naval & Government Vessel Maintenance & Modernization (TLAKAKAB)
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Where Neptune is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hardinxveld
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
Neptune business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Vessel Charter: Charter of versatile maritime vessels including EuroCarriers, EuroTugs, EuroPontoons, EuroJack-Ups, and multi-purpose vessels to offshore, renewables, marine construction, and aquaculture clients
- Equipment Rental: Rental of crawler cranes, deck equipment, spud legs, winches, and other marine support equipment for project needs
- Shipbuilding and Newbuilding: Design, construction and delivery of new vessels including EuroCarriers, EuroTugs, pontoons, and specialized maritime vessels
- Repair and Conversion: Ship repair, conversion, and mobilisation services for commercial vessels
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Neptune product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Neptune Marine designs, builds, maintains and repairs a wide range of commercial vessels from pontoons to complex offshore support units. The portfolio includes newbuilds, repairs, conversions, chartering, equipment rental, and turnkey mobilisation, executed to high quality and craftsmanship standards at three Netherlands shipyards strategically located near the Port of Rotterdam.
Product overview
Neptune Marine is a Dutch maritime solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel charter, and marine equipment services. The company operates three shipyards in the Netherlands (two in Hardinxveld-Giessendam and one in Aalst) and provides vessel charter services through its diverse fleet. The product portfolio centers around the EuroSeries vessel brands including EuroCarriers (multi-purpose workboats), EuroTugs (shallow-draft tugboats), EuroPontoons/Barges (ranging from 30m to 92m), and EuroJack-Ups (self-elevating work platforms). Supporting services include crawler crane rental (Liebherr, Sany, Sennebogen brands), deck equipment (winches, spud systems, RoRo ramps), and multi-purpose vessels. Solutions offered include newbuilding, repair and conversion, mobilisation, and research and development. The company is ISO certified and serves clients in offshore, renewables, marine construction, and aquaculture sectors across the Netherlands, Europe, and internationally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EuroCarriers: Robust multi-purpose workboats for marine activities including civil construction, offshore wind, and fish farm support.
- EuroTugs
- EuroPontoons
- EuroJack-Ups
Products and services
- EuroCarriers Robust multi-purpose workboats (EuroCarrier 2209, 2409, 2611, 3013, 3314, 3918 series) for marine activities including civil construction, offshore wind, and fish farm support, built and chartered to enterprise marine contractors.
- EuroTugs Shallow draft tugboats with high performance towage capacity and free deck space, including Neptun Power (71.10 tons bollard pull), Neptun Commander (65 tons bollard pull), Neptun Foxtrot, Neptun Master, Neptun Fury and Neptun 11. Built for towage, marine construction support and barge handling.
- EuroPontoons / Barges Tough, robust pontoons and barges ranging from 30m up to 100m (EuroPontoon 3011, 4013, 4213, 5014, 5017, 5019, 6018, 6022, 6522, 7022, 7522, 7524, 8424, 8427, 9027, 9224 series) for transport, offshore accommodation, and various maritime applications with cargo capacities from 500 to 9,573 tons.
- EuroJack-Ups Multi-purpose, scalable self-elevating jack-up barge designs (EuroJack-up NP392, NP497, NP525) for maritime operations requiring stable platforms positioned above maximum wave height, used for offshore wind installation, subsea cable work, platform maintenance and heavy civil marine construction.
- EuroSupporters Marine support vessels designed for versatile maritime operations supporting offshore, renewables and marine construction clients.
- EuroHoppers Hopper vessels designed for dredging and material handling operations in marine construction and civil maritime projects.
- EuroCutters Cutter vessels designed for marine construction and excavation activities such as dredging and seabed preparation.
- EuroWIDs Wind turbine Installation Vessels designed for offshore wind farm installation, providing stable platforms and lifting capability for installing and maintaining wind turbines at sea.
- EuroCarousels Cable and carousel systems for maritime cable laying and handling operations, supporting subsea cable installation and offshore energy projects.
- CrewTenders Crew transfer vessels designed for personnel transport to offshore installations such as wind farms, oil & gas platforms and aquaculture sites.
- Cargo Vessels Cargo transport vessels for maritime logistics operations, built and customised to client requirements.
- Aquaculture Vessels Specialised vessels for fish farm support and aquaculture operations, including shallow draft configurations for nearshore farm maintenance.
- Multi Purpose Vessels Versatile vessels including NP 289, CURO, Altera and NP 700 designed for cable work, infrastructure projects, logistical support and operations in both deep and shallow water.
- Crawler Cranes (Rental) Fleet of heavy-lift crawler cranes available for charter, including Liebherr models (HS895, LR1100, LR1200, LR1200.1, LR1250.1, LR1250.1 unplugged, LR1300, LR1300.1, LR1400), Sany SCC3200 (320 tons lifting capacity, 84m boom) and Sennebogen 7700 (91.5m boom).
- Newbuilding End-to-end design, construction and delivery of new commercial vessels from the EuroSeries range, including rapid delivery options for customers requiring vessels in months rather than years.
- Repair & Conversion Ship repair, conversion and refit services for commercial vessels aimed at minimising downtime and extending operational life, executed at Neptune's shipyards in Hardinxveld-Giessendam.
- Mobilisation Turnkey mobilisation services preparing vessels and equipment for deployment, including equipment installation and project-ready configuration for offshore, renewables and marine construction clients.
- Research & Development R&D services focused on multi-fuel vessel technology (LNG, hybrid, methanol, biofuel, hydrogen, batteries), integrated advanced power systems, and AI-supported design and production processes.
- Vessel Charter Charter of versatile maritime vessels including EuroCarriers, EuroTugs, EuroPontoons, EuroJack-Ups and multi-purpose vessels to offshore, renewables, marine construction and aquaculture clients on a project and recurring basis.
Companies that use Neptune
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Neptune technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Neptune partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GeoSeacorecoreGeoSeacore partnered with Neptune Marine for EuroJack-up NP497 operations. The jack-up departed from Rotterdam en route to the UK for project support.
- Walrus Maritiem B.V.minorWalrus Maritiem B.V. provided assistance with EuroTug Neptun 11 towing EuroPontoon NP683 to Gdynia, Poland.
- Atlantic Towage & MarineminorEuroCarrier 2611 Neptun Supplier was sold/transferred to Atlantic Towage & Marine, marking the close of a chapter with Neptune Marine.
- LiebherrcoreNeptune Marine operates a fleet of Liebherr crawler cranes including HS895, LR1100, LR1200, LR1200.1, LR1250.1, LR1250.1 unplugged, LR1300, LR1300.1, LR1400, and HS8200 models.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Neptune competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Niestern Sander: Dutch shipyard operating from Waddinxveen and Eemshaven, building patrol vessels, offshore support vessels, and multi-purpose workboats. Most directly comparable in size and product mix to Neptune's vessel newbuilding business.
- Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam: Dutch maritime engineering firm providing ship design, feasibility studies, and construction support. Comparable for in-house design and engineering services Neptune performs through Neptune Engineering Croatia.
- Damen Shipyards Group: Family-owned Dutch shipbuilder building tugs, workboats, offshore support vessels, and pontoons at global scale. Direct competitor on EuroTug, EuroCarrier, and EuroPontoon segments, though significantly larger.
- Thecla Bodewes Shipyards: Family-owned Dutch shipyard in Kampen building commercial vessels including cargo, offshore, and specialized workboats. Comparable mid-sized, family-owned shipbuilder with similar target markets and customer types.
- Ulstein: Norwegian shipbuilder and designer specializing in offshore vessels and offshore wind service vessels. Directly comparable product overlap in offshore support and wind installation vessel segments (EuroJack-Up / EuroWID equivalents).
- Acta Marine: Dutch owner/operator of workboats, patrol vessels, and offshore support vessels. Comparable as a Dutch-based workboat operator with overlapping fleet types (EuroCarriers, EuroTugs equivalents).
Regional players
- SEACOR Marine: US-listed provider of offshore marine support vessels, including PSVs, crew boats, and specialized offshore units. Comparable vessel categories but primarily serves US Gulf / global offshore oil & gas regions.
- Bourbon Corporation: French offshore marine services provider operating a large fleet of offshore support vessels. Comparable in vessel charter business model and offshore wind / oil & gas end markets, but France-anchored with broader geographic reach.
- Astilleros Armón: Spanish shipbuilder group building fishing vessels, offshore support vessels, tugs, and wind farm vessels. Comparable product portfolio including offshore wind vessels, but primarily serves Southern European / Atlantic markets.
Broad incumbents
- Royal IHC: Dutch maritime engineering and shipbuilding company historically focused on dredging, offshore, and mining vessels. Overlaps with Neptune on offshore support vessel design and heavy offshore equipment, but with a much broader and historically larger portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Neptune leadership team
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Neptune subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
Neptune funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Neptune M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Neptune
What does Neptune do?
Neptune Marine designs, builds, maintains and repairs a wide range of commercial vessels from pontoons to complex offshore support units. The portfolio includes newbuilds, repairs, conversions, chartering, equipment rental, and turnkey mobilisation, executed to high quality and craftsmanship standards at three Netherlands shipyards strategically located near the Port of Rotterdam.
Is Neptune a public or private company?
Neptune is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Neptune founded?
Neptune was founded in 1972. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Neptune based?
Neptune is headquartered in Hardinxveld, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Neptune make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Vessel Charter is the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental, shipbuilding and Newbuilding and repair and Conversion.
Who are Neptune's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Niestern Sander, Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam, Damen Shipyards Group, Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, Ulstein and Acta Marine. Regional players are SEACOR Marine, Bourbon Corporation and Astilleros Armón. Royal IHC is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Neptune have an API?
No public API is recorded for Neptune.
What industry is Neptune in?
Neptune's product category is Commercial Shipbuilding & Marine Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAAAI, Reefer (Refrigerated Cargo) Shipbuilding, with a secondary code of IMAJAFAH, Retrofits & Modernization (Scrubbers, Ballast Water, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices). Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.