Kroes Marine Projects

What Kroes Marine Projects does

Kroes Marine Projects is a Dutch maritime design and engineering firm headquartered in Joure, Netherlands, founded in 2005. The firm operates with a team of approximately 40 specialized engineers across naval architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and outfit engineering disciplines. Its service offering covers four integrated practice areas: Maritime Design (lines plans, CFD, stability and safety calculations for steel, aluminum, and composite vessels), Maritime Engineering (construction engineering, FEM calculations, mechanical and outfit engineering), Maritime Project Management (on- and off-site construction supervision), and Research & Consultancy focused on emission reduction and alternative propulsion (hydrogen, methanol, LNG, electric). A proprietary 'Propulsion and Fuel Selector' tool supports energy-system recommendations for clients navigating IMO and port-authority emission mandates.

Name

Kroes Marine Projects

Legal name

Kroes Marine Projects

Website

https://kroesmarineprojects.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kroes Marine Projects is a Joure, Netherlands-based maritime design and engineering firm employing approximately 40 engineers to deliver naval architecture, construction engineering, project management, and sustainability consulting for shipyards, port authorities, and yacht owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Systems Engineering (Piping, HVAC, Fuel, Ballast, Firefighting) (IMAJAGAD), Hydrodynamics & Performance Engineering (Resistance, Propulsion, Seakeeping, Maneuvering) (IMAJAGAB), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Naval architecture
• Marine engineering
• Ship design services
• Vessel project management
• Maritime consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Joure

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Professional services revenue from providing naval architecture, engineering (structural, mechanical, outfit), project management, and consultancy services to shipyards, port authorities, and private clients. Billed on project basis with engagements ranging from concept design to construction supervision.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kroes Marine Projects is a maritime engineering bureau providing naval architecture, structural/mechanical/outfit engineering, construction project management, and sustainability research for shipyards, port authorities, and private yacht owners. The firm delivers integrated design-to-construction engineering packages for commercial vessels and superyachts in steel, aluminum, and composite, including FEM calculations, propulsion design, CFD analysis, and construction supervision on and offsite.

Product overview

Kroes Marine Projects is een maritiem engineeringsbureau in Joure dat design, engineering, projectmanagement en onderzoek & consultancy diensten biedt. Het bedrijf werkt voor jacht- en scheepsbouw en onderscheidt zich door een geïntegreerde aanpak: van conceptontwerp en scheepsbouwkundig ontwerp tot constructieplan en bouwbegeleiding. Hun diensten omvatten Maritiem Design (lijnenplannen, stabiliteitsberekeningen, CFD), Maritieme Engineering (constructie, mechanisch, outfit), Projectmanagement (on- en offsite), en Onderzoek & Consultancy (emissiereductie, duurzame energiedragers). Naast diensten levert het bedrijf ook eigen productlijnen zoals de Amundsen en Livingstone jachtseries, en werkt het aan projecten zoals elektrische veerdiensten, incidentbestrijdingsvaartuigen en explorer superjachten.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime Design Naval architecture design of commercial vessels and superyachts in steel, aluminum, and composite, including lines plans, concept designs, propulsion designs, CFD calculations, stability calculations, and safety plans. Targeted at shipyards, yacht builders, and private owners.
• Maritime Engineering High-quality engineering including structural engineering (FEM calculations, welding schedules), mechanical engineering (engine rooms, propulsion plans, 3D piping systems), and outfit engineering (exterior, navigation plans, lifesaving equipment). Targeted at shipyards and yacht builders.
• Maritime Project Management Efficient construction supervision from design to delivery, including onsite construction management, change detection, and coordination with external parties. Targeted at shipyards and vessel owners managing complex builds.
• Research and Consultancy Sustainability research on emission reduction, propulsion systems, and energy carriers (hydrogen, LNG, methanol, electrification), including proprietary 'propulsion and fuel selector' tool. Targeted at port authorities, fleet operators, and shipowners seeking zero-emission vessel strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Havenbedrijf Rotterdam aims for climate neutral operation by 2035 through sustainable energy carriers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Hartman Yachts (Hartman Marine Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Hartman Yachts for design and engineering of Explorer (Amundsen series 19-42m) and classic motor yachts (Livingstone series 24-42m). Kroes provides full naval architecture and engineering services for these yacht lines.
• Vitters ShipyardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship with Vitters Shipyards. Kroes provided construction package, FEM calculations, and mechanical systems engineering for the Alea sailing yacht (56.2m) which won two Neptune awards at World Superyacht Awards.
• Havenbedrijf RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership on sustainable energy carriers for Rotterdam port authority fleet including patrol vessels and incident response vessels targeting climate neutrality by 2035.
• Havenbedrijf Amsterdam (GVB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for electric ferry design (Ijveer 70) - developed fully electric powered ferry service design for Amsterdam public transport.
• Numarine (Turkey)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish shipyard partnership for 45XP Explorer superyacht engineering (45.34m). First international project, established through METSTRADE meeting. Engineering package delivery expected spring 2025.
• Heesen YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Heesen Yachts for yacht design and engineering services.
• De Voogt Naval ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with De Voogt for naval architecture collaboration.
• Icon YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Icon Yachts for yacht construction and engineering.
• Royal HuismancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Royal Huisman for yacht design and engineering.
• HydromarsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMaritime technology partner listed in network.
• RVLsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMaritime technology partner listed in network.
• DVMsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMaritime technology partner listed in network.
• Balk ShipyardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipyard partnership for commercial vessel projects.
• Talsma ShipyardssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Talsma Shipyards for vessel construction.
• BayardssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bayards for aluminum vessel construction.
• Shipyard RotterdamsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Shipyard Rotterdam for vessel projects.
• FMEsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology association partner, coordinator of Green Shipping Waddenzee program for sustainable fishing vessel conversion studies.
• Veltman Marine ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for crew supply vessel design (22m) for wind farm support operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• C-Job Naval Architects: Hoofddorp-based independent naval architecture firm focused on commercial and yacht projects with strong emphasis on sustainable and autonomous shipping. Direct competitor in sustainable vessel design consultancy where Kroes also invests.
• Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam: Rotterdam-based maritime engineering consultancy providing basic and detailed design, engineering, and project support for ships and offshore structures. Same Dutch ship-design-and-engineering services market as Kroes.
• Hoek Design: Independent Dutch naval architecture and yacht design office providing design, engineering, and project support for sailing and motor yachts. Closely comparable service offering and target customer base to Kroes Marine Projects.
• Diana Yacht Design: Schiedam-based yacht design and engineering firm offering naval architecture and engineering services for sailing yachts and motor yachts. Directly comparable niche, geography, and customer profile.
• Vripack: Dutch superyacht design and engineering firm offering naval architecture, engineering, and interior styling. Directly comparable to Kroes as a similarly sized Northern European design bureau serving the same superyacht builders and private clients.
• Dykstra Naval Architects: Amsterdam-based naval architecture practice specializing in superyacht and classic yacht design. Direct peer in naval architecture services to the same Dutch and international superyacht clientele that Kroes serves.
• De Voogt Naval Architects: Haarlem-based naval architecture firm (Feadship affiliate) offering superyacht design and engineering. Direct peer in the Dutch superyacht design cluster; publicly listed as a Kroes partner, suggesting close competitive overlap.

Emerging players

• Winch Design: London-based design studio for superyachts, with growing engineering and technical services overlap. Comparable as a design-led firm building into integrated engineering services for the same UHNWI superyacht market.

Broad incumbents

• Lloyd's Register: Global classification society offering ship type approval, design support, and decarbonization advisory across the maritime sector. Operates in adjacent vessel certification and sustainability consulting where Kroes is also building expertise (e.g., Lloyd's-certified Rotterdam incident response vessel design).
• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Global classification society and offshore engineering consultancy providing ship design approval, sustainability studies, and newbuild consultancy. Broader incumbent active in the same regulatory and sustainability consulting domain as Kroes, with much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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