Padmos
Padmos is a third-generation Dutch family-owned shipyard that designs, builds, renovates, and maintains commercial fishing vessels — including beam trawlers, euro cutters, and flyshooters — for fleet operators across the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK, and France.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1930
- HeadquartersStellendam, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Padmos does
Padmos is a privately held, third-generation Dutch family-owned shipyard founded in 1930, headquartered in Stellendam, Netherlands, with 51-100 employees. The company designs, builds, renovates, and services commercial fishing vessels — specifically beam trawlers (Boomkorkotters), European trawlers (Eurokotters), and flyshoot fishing vessels (Flyshootvisserij) — for fishing fleet operators across the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK, and (from May 2025) France. Its core capabilities include newbuild construction, complete vessel refits, annual maintenance and surveys, engine sales and service (including a 50-year Mitsubishi turbocharger dealership and ABC motors), in-house winch design and manufacturing, and emissions-compliance installations such as SCR systems. Padmos has differentiated itself through technical innovation in propulsion, notably delivering the first diesel-electric installation on a mussel vessel (the BRU-40).
The company operates four physical locations: Stellendam (Netherlands, headquarters), Bruinisse (Netherlands, manufacturing), Kilmore Quay (Ireland, operations), and the newly announced Dieppe shipyard in France. It expanded its UK footprint through the October 2023 acquisition of Diamond Diesels UK Ltd., which provides engine sales and service to the British fishing fleet. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time project contracts for newbuilds and renovations, supplemented by recurring service and maintenance work and engine/component hardware sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Padmos goes to market via direct enterprise sales supported by a strong presence at European maritime trade shows (Europort, Seawork, Irish Skipper Expo, Itechmer, Holland Fisheries Event, Scottish Skipper Expo), industry partnerships (Mitsubishi, KOTUG International, Sea & Shore Electronics, Xeamos, Koedood Marine Group, Olthof Marine Group), and an active Instagram channel (@shipyardpadmos). The customer base is diversified across multiple fisheries and adjacent segments including towage (Boluda Towage Europe) and government research (Rijkswaterstaat).
Padmos firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Padmos
- Legal name
- Padmos
- Website
- https://padmos.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1930
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Padmos is a third-generation Dutch family-owned shipyard that designs, builds, renovates, and maintains commercial fishing vessels — including beam trawlers, euro cutters, and flyshooters — for fleet operators across the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK, and France.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Padmos industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Fishing Vessel Shipbuilding and Repair
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366), Boat Building (336612), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Engines & Turbines (3510)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Propulsion, Shafting & Rudder Repair (Engines, Gearboxes, Thrusters) (IMAJAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL)
Keywords
Where Padmos is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stellendam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Padmos business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Nieuwbouw (Newbuild): Construction of new fishing vessels including beam trawlers, euro cutters, and flyshooters. Projects range from new hull construction to complete vessel outfitting with propulsion, winches, and electronics.
- Renovatie (Renovation): Complete vessel refits and renovations including engine replacements, winch overhauls, accommodations upgrades, and structural modifications.
- Service & Onderhoud (Service & Maintenance): Annual maintenance, dock visits, engine servicing, winch repairs, and emergency repairs. Also includes five-year surveys and regulatory inspections.
- Diamond Diesels UK: Engine sales and service for UK operations following acquisition of Diamond Diesels UK Ltd in October 2023.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Padmos product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Padmos is a family-owned Dutch shipyard that builds, renovates, and maintains commercial fishing vessels, including beam trawlers (Boomkorkotters), euro cutters (Eurokotters), and flyshooters (Flyshootvisserij). The company supplies ship engines (Mitsubishi) and winches, and provides annual maintenance, engine overhauls, and emergency repair services from locations in the Netherlands, Ireland, and (from May 2025) France.
Product overview
Padmos is a shipyard offering a comprehensive portfolio of vessel construction, renovation, maintenance, and service solutions for the fishing industry. The company builds three primary vessel types: Boomkorkotters (beam trawlers), Eurokotters (European trawlers), and Flyshootvisserij (flyshoot fishing vessels). In addition to vessel construction, Padmos supplies key maritime components including Scheepsmotoren (ship engines) and Lieren (winches). The company has pioneered innovative technologies such as diesel-electric propulsion systems. Services are delivered through three locations in the Netherlands (Stellendam and Bruinisse) and Ireland (Kilmore Quay).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Diamond Diesels: Engine services brand, acquired in October 2023
Products and services
- Nieuwbouw (Newbuild) Construction of new fishing vessels from hull to completion, including beam trawlers, euro cutters, and flyshooters, with full outfitting (propulsion, winches, electronics). For commercial fishing fleet operators.
- Renovatie (Renovation) Complete vessel refits and renovations including engine replacements, winch overhauls, accommodations upgrades, and structural modifications. For existing fishing vessel owners.
- Service & Onderhoud (Service & Maintenance) Annual maintenance, dock visits, engine servicing, winch repairs, emergency repairs, five-year surveys, and regulatory inspections. For commercial fishing and maritime operators.
- Scheepsmotoren (Ship Engines) Sales, installation, and maintenance of ship engines including Mitsubishi engines and ABC motors, supported by a 50-year Mitsubishi Turbocharger dealership. For commercial vessel operators.
- Lieren (Winches) Design and manufacturing of ship winches for fishing vessels, including fishing winches and deck winches for various maritime operations. For fishing vessel builders and operators.
- Diesel-elektrische installatie (Diesel-Electric Propulsion) Innovative hybrid diesel-electric propulsion systems for fishing vessels, designed for improved environmental performance. First implemented on the BRU-40 mussel seed catching vessel. For fishing fleet operators seeking lower emissions.
- Diamond Diesels UK engine sales and service Engine sales and service operations for UK fishing fleet, delivered via the Diamond Diesels UK Ltd. subsidiary acquired in October 2023. For UK commercial fishing vessel operators.
- SCR System Installation (Selective Catalytic Reduction) Installation of SCR systems for emissions reduction on fishing vessels, helping clients meet environmental regulations. For commercial fishing vessel operators subject to emissions standards.
Quantifiable outcome
- First mussel vessel with diesel-electric propulsion system in the industry
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Padmos
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Padmos technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Padmos partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Diamond Diesels UK Ltd.coreAcquired in October 2023, Diamond Diesels UK Ltd provides engine sales and service capabilities for UK operations, expanding Padmos's presence in the British fishing fleet market.
- Sea & Shore ElectronicscoreCollaboration partner for electrical and electronic installations on vessels, notably for the diesel-electric propulsion system on the BRU-40.
- Mitsubishi Turbochargercore50-year dealership relationship for Mitsubishi turbochargers, with director Leon Padmos traveling to Japan to celebrate the milestone.
- Koedood Marine GroupcoreRegular co-exhibitor at Europort and industry events; collaboration partner for marine engine and propulsion solutions.
- Olthof Marine GroupcoreRegular co-exhibitor at Europort and industry events; collaboration partner for engine services.
- CSR (Casco- en Sectiebouw Rotterdam)minorHull construction partner for newbuild projects including Pax Dei II flyshooter hull built at CSR Rotterdam.
- KOTUG InternationalcoreStrategic partnership for building and maintaining tugboats; collaborated on KOTUG E-Pusher 1, nominated for Ship of the Year Award 2023.
- XeamoscorePartnership for emission reduction technology - signed collaboration agreement for SCR and other emission reduction solutions.
- Damen MaaskantminorCollaborated on Rijkswaterstaat research vessel Zirfaea engine overhaul project.
- Scheepswerf ItzemaminorPartnership for accommodation and galley construction on vessels.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Padmos competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- C-Job Naval Architects: Independent Dutch naval architecture and engineering firm serving fishing and offshore vessel operators. Adjacent ecosystem player supporting the same fishing-fleet customers Padmos serves.
Direct peers
- De Hoop Shipyard: Dutch shipyard serving commercial and specialized vessels with newbuild and refit services. Similar geography and partial overlap in commercial marine work.
- Scheepswerf Maaskant: Dutch shipyard (now part of Damen) historically focused on fishing vessels, mussel cutters, and small commercial craft. Highly comparable to Padmos on vessel type and customer base.
- Astilleros Armón: Spanish shipbuilder specializing in fishing vessels (trawlers, purse seiners, longliners) plus offshore and tug vessels. Closely comparable in fishing-vessel specialization across Europe.
- Karstensen Skibsværft: Danish shipyard specialized in fishing vessel newbuild and repair. Comparable in fishing-vessel focus and European Northern fishing-fleet geography.
- Kooiman De Vries Scheepswerf: Mid-sized Dutch shipyard active in newbuild and refit of fishing and workboats. Comparable offering mix of newbuilds, refits, and maintenance.
- Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam: Rotterdam-based shipyard and engineering firm building and refitting specialized commercial vessels. Overlaps with Padmos on Dutch newbuild and refit work.
- Tersan Shipyard: Norwegian shipbuilder active in fishing vessels and offshore support newbuilds. Comparable in vessel type and European fishing-fleet customer base.
- Barkmeijer Stroobos: Dutch shipyard of comparable size building and repairing commercial fishing vessels (trawlers, cutters) in the Netherlands. Closely comparable in scale, geography, and fishing-vessel focus.
Broad incumbents
- Damen Shipyards Group: Largest Dutch shipbuilding group with broad coverage of workboats, fishing vessels, tugs, and offshore support. Larger and broader than Padmos, but directly overlaps on fishing-vessel and tug work.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Padmos social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Padmos leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Padmos subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Padmos funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Padmos M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Padmos
What does Padmos do?
Padmos is a family-owned Dutch shipyard that builds, renovates, and maintains commercial fishing vessels, including beam trawlers (Boomkorkotters), euro cutters (Eurokotters), and flyshooters (Flyshootvisserij). The company supplies ship engines (Mitsubishi) and winches, and provides annual maintenance, engine overhauls, and emergency repair services from locations in the Netherlands, Ireland, and (from May 2025) France.
Is Padmos a public or private company?
Padmos is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Padmos founded?
Padmos was founded in 1930. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Padmos based?
Padmos is headquartered in Stellendam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Padmos make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Nieuwbouw (Newbuild) is the primary driver. The others are renovatie (Renovation), service & Onderhoud (Service & Maintenance) and diamond Diesels UK.
Who are Padmos's main competitors?
C-Job Naval Architects is listed as an others. Direct peers are De Hoop Shipyard, Scheepswerf Maaskant, Astilleros Armón, Karstensen Skibsværft, Kooiman De Vries Scheepswerf, Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam, Tersan Shipyard and Barkmeijer Stroobos. Damen Shipyards Group is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Padmos have an API?
No public API is recorded for Padmos.
What industry is Padmos in?
Padmos's product category is Commercial Fishing Vessel Shipbuilding and Repair. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAFAC, Propulsion, Shafting & Rudder Repair (Engines, Gearboxes, Thrusters), with a secondary code of TLADABAL, Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS). Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.