Yachtwerft Meyer

What Yachtwerft Meyer does

Yachtwerft Meyer GmbH is a German shipyard founded in 1994 and headquartered in Bremen on the River Weser, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zodiac Milpro Group. The company designs and manufactures custom and semi-custom superyacht tenders (limousines, open tenders, D-RIBs, catamarans, SOLAS rescue boats, and superyacht equipment), along with bespoke composite structures for navy/authority clients and adjacent industrial sectors. Core technology centres on fibre-reinforced composite construction, including proprietary Fibretemp carbon heating, Preteccore ballistic protection (offering approximately 60% weight savings versus steel armouring), the Meyer Door RIB design, and sustainable flax-fibre and cork-core sandwich panels. Manufacturing is supported by an in-house composite laboratory with DSC and fire-resistance testing, and the firm holds DNV-certified ISO 9001:2015 plus Approval of Manufacturer for composite parts up to 30 metres including SOLAS/MED standards.

Revenue is generated through one-off, quote-based sales of premium custom tenders (Signature line, typically eight-figure-euro-plus pricing for the largest limousines), semi-custom platforms (Silverline 8–9.5m, Impetus 10.5–12m, CC Line 6.5–7.5m), SOLAS safety tenders (4.5–8.5m), superyacht equipment (masts, gangways, fenders, pool arrangements), refit services (up to 15-tonne cranage), and a separately operated Composite division serving maritime, military, aerospace, automotive, architecture, medical, and renewable-energy end markets. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales direct to owners, captains, and superyacht shipyards (Lürssen, Feadship, Amels), supplemented by trade-show presence at Monaco Yacht Show, Metstrade Amsterdam, and SMM Hamburg, and channel reach via Zodiac Milpro's professional maritime network. The customer base is concentrated in HNW megayacht owners and a small number of government/defence buyers, with named deliveries including MY Radiant, MY Romea, an Amels-matched 8.2m Tim Heywood design, and a five-craft order from the German Federal Police.

Recent strategic activity — DNV certification extension in 2022, the Impetus series launch and first deliveries in 2024–2025, the Silverline Beachlander 7.5m introduction, and the 2026 Open Tender of the Year award — signals continued product-led expansion within the premium superyacht tender niche, with incremental push into electric/hybrid propulsion and industrial composites. Leadership is anchored by CEO Jan Meyer and Managing Director Dr. Kolja auf der Heide, with design led by Martin Jünemann; the firm employs 11–50 people and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

Yachtwerft Meyer

Legal name

Yachtwerft Meyer GmbH

Website

https://yachtwerft-meyer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yachtwerft Meyer is a Bremen-based German shipyard, founded 1994 and part of Zodiac Milpro Group, designing and manufacturing custom and semi-custom superyacht tenders, SOLAS rescue boats, and industrial composite structures using proprietary FRP technologies for HNW owners, superyacht shipyards, and naval/authority clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Superyacht Tenders

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht Tenders & Support Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Yacht Tenders & Auxiliary Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAO)

Keywords

• Custom superyacht tenders
• Composite boat building
• Luxury limousine tenders
• Naval authority vessels
• Maritime composite engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Superyacht Tenders: Fully custom-made premium luxury tenders designed with direct owner input at every stage. Creates sophisticated statements of personal style, priced at premium levels for megayacht owners.
2. Semi-Custom Tenders: Unique concepts based on pre-engineered semi-custom platforms offering various layouts and lengths with reduced build time. Includes Silverline and Impetus series.
3. Refit and Maintenance Services: Refit services ranging from minor GRP repairs to complete overhauls, including paintwork, composite work, engine technology, teak laying, and marine electronics.
4. Superyacht Equipment: Large-scale composite parts and equipment including masts, pool arrangements, gangways, fenders, tender chocks, boarding poles, and steps for superyachts.
5. Navy and Authority Vessels: Specialized boats for navy and other public authorities, creating bespoke solutions to meet demanding functional requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Yachtwerft Meyer designs and manufactures custom and semi-custom superyacht tenders — including limousines, open tenders, D-RIBs, catamarans, and SOLAS rescue boats — built with advanced fibre-reinforced composites. The company also produces bespoke vessels for navy and government authorities and supplies large-scale composite parts (masts, gangways, fenders, pool arrangements) for superyachts and industrial clients across aerospace, military, medical, and renewable energy sectors, complemented by in-house design, naval architecture, refit, and global support services.

Product overview

Yachtwerft Meyer is a German shipyard specializing in superyacht tenders, part of the Zodiac Milpro Group. The company operates three divisions: Superyachting (luxury tenders), Composite (composite parts for multiple industries), and Navy & Authorities (professional vessels). The product portfolio centers on premium superyacht tenders including custom Signature limousines (8.2m-11.6m) and semi-custom Silverline/Impetus/CC Line platforms for both limousine and open tender configurations, ranging from 4.5m to 12.6m. The company also produces SOLAS rescue tenders, catamarans, D-RIBs, and a full range of superyacht equipment (masts, fenders, gangways, pool arrangements). Services include in-house design, naval architecture engineering, composite testing, refit, and global support. Key technologies include electric and hybrid propulsion, Fibretemp carbon heating, Preteccore ballistic protection, and sustainable flax-fibre/cork composite panels. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and DNV certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Signature: Fully custom-made premium luxury tenders designed with direct owner input at every stage
• Silverline
• Impetus
• CC Line
• Beachlander
• SOLAS
• Fibretemp
• Preteccore

Products and services

• Signature Custom Limousine Tenders Fully custom-made premium luxury limousine tenders (8.2m to 11.6m) designed with direct owner input at every stage, ranging from the 8.2m Tim Heywood-designed Amels 199 edition to the 11.6m 'Tender of the Year 2021' limousine. For superyacht owners and representatives seeking fully bespoke tenders.
• Silverline Semi-Custom Tenders Semi-custom platform offering limousines, open tenders, D-RIBs, and the Beachlander utility boat from 7.5m to 9.6m, based on pre-engineered platforms with broad layout customisation. For superyacht owners seeking a balance of personalisation and shorter build times.
• Impetus Semi-Custom Tenders Semi-custom tender series from 10m to 12m with contemporary design, available in limousine and open tender configurations, offering Starlink connectivity, a movable bathing platform, and gyro stabilisation. For superyacht owners seeking a modern semi-custom platform with reduced build time.
• CC Line Semi-Custom Tenders Compact D-RIB and open tender from 6.5m to 7.5m with a foldable console for easy garage stowage, available with electric or hybrid propulsion. For superyacht owners needing a compact, easy-to-store tender.
• SOLAS Rescue Tenders Safety rescue tenders meeting SOLAS requirements for megayachts, ranging from 4.5m to 8.5m, including the SOLAS 8.5m Silverline, SOLAS 7m CCLine, SOLAS 6.2m, SOLAS 5.2m (unsinkable, self-righting), and SOLAS 4.5m. For superyacht owners and operators needing certified safety boats.
• Catamaran 12.6m Distinctive custom 12.6m catamaran with Marc Newson styling featuring purist lines, a frameless windscreen, a drop-down boarding ramp, and a lowering hard top. For superyacht owners seeking a high-design multihull tender.
• Superyacht Composite Equipment Large-scale composite parts and equipment for superyachts including calculated and built composite masts, custom pool arrangements and breakwaters, stylish gangways and boarding steps, fenders with painted GRP fender hooks, and custom spreader bars for tender lifting. For superyacht builders and refit yards.
• Navy and Authorities Vessels Bespoke boats for navy and government authorities, including five special-operation crafts delivered to the German Federal Police, focused on practicality, safety, simplicity, and demanding functional specifications. For naval forces, coast guards, federal police, and other public authority operators.
• Industrial Composite Products Bespoke composite products and structures for industrial clients across aerospace, maritime, military, architecture, medical, automotive, and renewable energy sectors, leveraging Fibretemp carbon heating, Preteccore ballistic protection, flax-fibre, and cork-core technologies. For industrial R&D and procurement teams needing lightweight, high-performance composite solutions.
• Refit Services Complete refit services ranging from minor GRP repairs to total overhauls with cranage up to 15 tonnes, paint shop work, composite repairs, engine technology, teak laying, marine electronics, and hard-top installation. For superyacht owners and operators.
• Naval Architecture and Engineering Services Fibre composite engineering, 3D parametric modelling, hydrodynamics, lamination schedules, weight optimisation, and mould design delivered in-house. For external clients needing advanced composite engineering expertise.
• Design Services Full in-house design services using 3D parametric modelling and 3D scanning for geometries, ergonomic forms, and efficient layouts, supporting both internal product development and external customer projects.
• Global Support Services Worldwide personalised support covering technical support, repair, refit coordination, and spare parts delivery for the installed base of Yachtwerft Meyer tenders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Interior noise levels similar to a high-class car travelling at 85km/h at 30 knots
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zodiac Milpro GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYachtwerft Meyer is part of the Zodiac Milpro Group, a leading provider of inflatable boats and sea RIBs proven in extreme conditions. This strategic partnership provides access to an extensive professional maritime network and allows co-exhibitions at trade shows like SMM Hamburg.
• Frauenhofer InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for composite materials development and testing. Yachtwerft Meyer works closely with the Frauenhofer Institute and several universities for R&D activities.
• HBD Studios (Hamid Bekradi Design Studios)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose design cooperation with Hamid Bekradi from HBD Studios for Silverline series tenders, CC Line designs, and Hawk 35 concept. Hamid Bekradi designed the Hawk 35 dual-concept tender in collaboration with Yachtwerft Meyer.
• Patrick Banfield DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatrick Banfield designed the custom Fishing Tender 9.2m for Yachtwerft Meyer, which is in service on an 80-meter newbuild superyacht.
• Tim Heywood Designs Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTim Heywood designed the custom 8.2m limousine tender to match the Amels 199 Limited Edition superyacht design, featuring matching stainless steel details and distinctive portholes.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNV certified Yachtwerft Meyer for quality management (ISO 9001:2015) and Approval of Manufacturer for composite parts. Allows the company to design individual SOLAS tenders without additional lengthy certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lloyd Stephens Design: UK design and build house producing bespoke superyacht limousines and support tenders. Comparable custom-tender positioning and use of external designers, similar in niche scale.
• Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding: UK builder of high-end superyacht tenders including the Duchy and Limousine ranges. Comparable as a design-led, bespoke tender maker competing for similar megayacht contracts.
• Tecnorib (Italy): Italian builder of premium RIBs and tenders under the Tecnorib brand. Comparable as a luxury tender specialist with similar semi-custom and bespoke offerings to megayacht owners.
• Williams Jet Tenders: UK-based specialist in jet-propelled superyacht tenders ranging from compact to 6m+ models. Directly comparable as a premium, design-led tender manufacturer serving the same megayacht owner and shipyard buyer base as Yachtwerft Meyer.
• Pascoe International: South African builder of fully custom luxury superyacht limousine and open tenders (e.g. SY Limousine, Beachlander). Closely comparable product category, custom-build model and customer base of superyacht owners and shipyards.
• Compass Tenders: New Zealand-based custom superyacht tender builder offering limousines, open tenders and beachlanders for megayacht owners. Comparable in scale, custom positioning and reliance on luxury new-build pipelines.

Broad incumbents

• Brunswick Corporation (Boat Group): Large diversified marine group with multiple boat brands. Provides a benchmark for scale, distribution and aftermarket capabilities that Yachtwerft Meyer could leverage or compete against in adjacent tender segments.
• Zodiac Nautic: Parent group's sister brand and global leader in inflatable and RIB boats. While Yachtwerft Meyer focuses on luxury tenders, Zodiac covers the broader, higher-volume inflatable/RIB market that overlaps at the entry-level tender segment.
• Sunseeker International: UK superyacht builder that also produces its own range of luxury tenders. Comparable end-customer (megayacht owners) and demonstrates the risk of yards internalising tender production.

Emerging players

• Halmatic / Cockwells-grade UK composite builders: UK-based composite boatbuilder with naval, workboat and custom-hull capabilities. Comparable in advanced composite techniques (FRP, vacuum infusion, complex laminates) relevant to Yachtwerft Meyer's composite laboratory work and Navy/Authorities line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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