Tideman Boats

What Tideman Boats does

Tideman Boats B.V., headquartered in Hoorn, Netherlands, manufactures HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) workboats marketed as "indestructible" for professional and industrial applications. Founded in 2006 by Bruno Tideman, the company extends a Dutch shipbuilding lineage that traces back to 1834–1883. It operates three facilities — a headquarters/workshop in Hoorn, a factory in Opmeer, and a workshop in Middenmeer — staffed by approximately 25 skilled craftsmen. The product portfolio comprises Rigid Buoyancy Boats (RBB) in 7m, 9m, and 11m configurations, enclosed cabin variants (RBC), amphibious search-and-rescue boats (RAB) integrated with Sealegs systems, landing craft (LC/LCC series), and electric jet boats (JB series). The core technology is a fully-welded 15mm HDPE hull with deep-V design, PE buoyancy balls, TPU fenders, and unsinkable construction, backed by a 5-year hull warranty.

The company sells directly to end-users through a web-based configurator (configurator.tidemanboats.com) offering instant quotes, supplemented by workshop visits, sea trials, and bespoke engineering consultations. Pricing is one-time/license-based: hull-only units range from €40,000 (RBB 700) to €65,000 (RBB 900), with fully-equipped demo boats priced up to €180,000 (RAB 900 amphibious). Payment terms are 50% deposit on order, 50% prior to delivery, Ex Works, with custom builds requiring 8–12 weeks lead time and stock models 2 weeks. The customer base spans professional workboat operators (dive support, surveying, patrolling, crew tendering, pilot boats), maritime services (Port of Antwerp, HEBO), construction contractors (Koole), yacht owners (M/Y AKULA), and NATO/allied defence organisations. Distribution is global via containerized shipping and trailerable logistics, with no dealer or reseller network.

Revenue is generated exclusively through unit sales rather than recurring contracts; financial figures are not publicly disclosed and no external funding rounds have been recorded. The company holds CE, DNV-GL, Bureau Veritas, and IMCA certifications, and is a member of the International Marine Contractors Association. Operating status is active with a privately-held, founder-led ownership structure and no institutional investors, parent companies, or subsidiaries.

Name

Tideman Boats

Legal name

Tideman Boats B.V.

Website

https://tidemanboats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tideman Boats B.V., a Netherlands-based manufacturer founded in 2006, builds HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) workboats for professional, industrial, and defence clients. Its 25-craftsman operation produces Rigid Buoyancy Boats, amphibious, landing craft, and electric models sold directly worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Workboats

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Pilot Boats & Crew Transfer/Service Craft (Pilotage, CTV-style workboats) (IMAJADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landing Craft & Amphibious Workboats (LCM/LCT-style, Beaching Craft) (IMAJADAK), Search & Rescue (SAR) & Lifeboats (IMAJADAI), Fireboats & Emergency Response Craft (IMAJADAH)

Keywords

• HDPE workboats
• Rigid buoyancy boats
• Professional marine vessels
• Amphibious rescue boats
• Landing craft boats

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HDPE Workboat Sales: Tideman Boats generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom and stock HDPE workboats. Customers can configure boats in sizes 7m, 9m, and 11m with various propulsion options (outboard, inboard, diesel, sterndrive, waterjet). Boats are sold as hull-only or fully outfitted. Payment terms are 50% deposit at order and 50% before delivery, with no bank guarantee or letter of credit required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tideman Boats BV designs and manufactures indestructible HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) workboats for professional and industrial applications, including dive support, surveying, patrolling, crew tendering, piloting, search and rescue, and landing operations. The portfolio spans the RBB/RBC open and cabin Rigid Buoyancy Boat series (7–12 m), the amphibious RAB series with integrated Sealegs systems, LC/LCC landing craft, and JB electric workboats, sold as hull-only or fully outfitted with multiple propulsion options.

Product overview

Tideman Boats is a manufacturer of indestructible HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) workboats operating since 2006. The product portfolio consists of Rigid Buoyancy Boats (RBB, RBC, RAB variants) ranging from 7 to 12 meters in length, landing craft (LC, LCC series), and electric workboats (JB series). The RBB models are open or centre console boats for various professional applications including dive support, surveying, patrolling and crew tendering. The RBC cabin variants provide enclosed weather protection. The RAB amphibious model integrates Sealegs systems for beach landings. The LC landing craft series targets maritime logistics operations. The JB electric series offers sustainable electric propulsion options. All boats feature HDPE construction for impact resistance, corrosion-free operation, and 100% recyclability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RBB (Rigid Buoyancy Boat): The core product line - indestructible HDPE workboats available in various sizes (7, 9, and 11 meters) for professional use in demanding conditions.
• RAB (Rigid Amphibious Boat)
• JB (Jet Boat)

Products and services

• RBB 700 Smallest and most versatile 7-meter Rigid Buoyancy Boat platform with HDPE hull. Used for dive support, surveying, patrolling and crew tendering. Available with outboard or waterjet propulsion.
• RBB 900 Midsize 9-meter Rigid Buoyancy Boat with HDPE hull. Used for dive support, surveying, patrolling and crew tendering. Features centre console layout with outboard, waterjet or sterndrive propulsion options.
• RBB 1100 Largest Rigid Buoyancy Boat model at 10.7 meters. Designed for patrol, interception and crew tender operations. Features centre console layout with twin engine configuration up to 2x350hp.
• RBC 700 Cabin version of the 7-meter platform. Designed for safety, patrol and survey operations with enclosed cabin layout.
• RBC 900 Cabin version of the 9-meter platform. Designed for patrol and crew tender operations with enclosed cabin layout.
• RBC 1200 Pilot boat model at 11.95 meters with cabin layout. Designed for pilot boat operations with twin engine configuration up to 2x450hp.
• RAB 900 Amphibious Rigid Buoyancy Boat equipped with integrated Sealegs amphibious system. Designed for search and rescue operations, enabling launch and recovery from beaches and remote locations without marina infrastructure.
• LC 1000 Landing craft model at 9.7 meters. Designed for landing operations with centre console layout and twin engine configuration up to 2x200hp.
• LCC 1000 Cabin version of the landing craft. Designed for landing operations with enclosed cabin layout.
• LC 1200 Larger landing craft at 11.95 meters with extended beam of 3.5 meters. Designed for landing operations with payload capacity up to 7000kg.
• LCC 1200 Cabin version of the larger landing craft. Landing craft with enclosed cabin layout.
• JB 1100 Electric workboat at 10.9 meters. Full electric propulsion with 2x40hp electric motors. Designed for electric workboat operations.
• JB 650 Compact electric workboat at 6.5 meters with full electric propulsion. Single bucket seat configuration with 10kWh battery capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• HDPE hulls have no ageing and endure prolonged UV exposure without significant degradation, ensuring a longer service life than conventional workboats.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NJI (NJI Jachtbouw)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJI Jachtbouw is listed as a partner/organisation on Tideman Boats' website. NJI is a Dutch yacht building company, and the partnership appears to be a collaborative relationship within the Dutch maritime industry.
• DNV GL MaritimeminorOthersDNV GL Maritime certification is listed on the website footer, indicating boats meet DNV GL maritime standards and certifications. DNV GL is a leading maritime classification society.
• IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association)minorOthersIMCA membership/recognition is listed on the website footer. IMCA represents marine contractors and sets industry standards.
• Bureau VeritasminorOthersBureau Veritas certification is listed on the website footer. Bureau Veritas is a leading testing, inspection, and certification company serving the maritime industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Halmatic (workboats): Halmatic is a UK-based builder of GRP and aluminum workboats for pilot, patrol, and search-and-rescue operators. Comparable to Tideman's RBB/RBC line for port and coastguard customers across Northern European markets.

Direct peers

• Safe Boats International: Safe Boats builds aluminum-hulled patrol and workboats for the US Navy, Coast Guard, and allied military customers. It competes with Tideman in the defence/patrol workboat segment, particularly where buyers prefer aluminum over HDPE.
• ASIS Boats: ASIS Boats manufactures HDPE-hulled RIBs and workboats for military, law enforcement, and commercial customers. It is the closest direct competitor to Tideman, using the same HDPE material science and serving overlapping defence and professional operator segments.
• Highfield Boats: Highfield Boats is a global manufacturer of aluminum-hulled RIBs and tenders used for commercial, dive support, and tendering applications — directly overlapping Tideman's RBB/RBC product positioning for professional operators.
• RIB-X (Ribcraft / Rib-X International): RIB-X builds professional and military RIBs in GRP and aluminum for port authorities, police, and SAR operators in the UK and export markets — comparable to Tideman's RBB line for professional workboat tenders.
• Ballistic Boats: Ballistic Boats builds mission-specific defense and patrol craft with ballistic protection, directly competing with Tideman's anti-ballistic, low-radar-signature offerings for military and government customers.
• Whale Boats (Israel Shipyards): Whale Boats produces HDPE SuperCat and rigid inflatable patrol craft used by navies and special forces worldwide. It is a direct competitor to Tideman in the HDPE military patrol segment.

Broad incumbents

• Zodiac Nautic: Zodiac is the global incumbent in inflatable and RIB craft, with broad product lines spanning recreational, professional, and military markets. Its scale, dealer network, and brand recognition set the competitive ceiling Tideman must differentiate against in workboat and tender categories.

Emerging players

• Sealegs International: Sealegs is a New Zealand–based maker of amphibious boats and the supplier of the Sealegs amphibious system integrated into Tideman's RAB 900. It is both a partner and an adjacent competitor in the amphibious craft niche.
• Williams Jet Tenders: Williams is a leading specialist in jet-powered yacht tenders, overlapping Tideman's JB 650/JB 1100 electric tender line and its yacht-tender use case (e.g., M/Y AKULA).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Silverbreeze8
• Facebookfacebook.com/tidemanboats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tideman-boats-bv
• Instagraminstagram.com/tidemanboats

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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