Padmos

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).

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

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

• Fishing vessel construction
• Ship repair services
• Marine engine sales
• Vessel renovation
• Shipyard maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Stellendam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Renovatie (Renovation): Complete vessel refits and renovations including engine replacements, winch overhauls, accommodations upgrades, and structural modifications.
3. Service & Onderhoud (Service & Maintenance): Annual maintenance, dock visits, engine servicing, winch repairs, and emergency repairs. Also includes five-year surveys and regulatory inspections.
4. 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

Core 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

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diamond Diesels UK Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2023Acquired 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 ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for electrical and electronic installations on vessels, notably for the diesel-electric propulsion system on the BRU-40.
• Mitsubishi TurbochargercoreTechnology or Integration50-year dealership relationship for Mitsubishi turbochargers, with director Leon Padmos traveling to Japan to celebrate the milestone.
• Koedood Marine GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular co-exhibitor at Europort and industry events; collaboration partner for marine engine and propulsion solutions.
• Olthof Marine GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular co-exhibitor at Europort and industry events; collaboration partner for engine services.
• CSR (Casco- en Sectiebouw Rotterdam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHull construction partner for newbuild projects including Pax Dei II flyshooter hull built at CSR Rotterdam.
• KOTUG InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for building and maintaining tugboats; collaborated on KOTUG E-Pusher 1, nominated for Ship of the Year Award 2023.
• XeamoscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for emission reduction technology - signed collaboration agreement for SCR and other emission reduction solutions.
• Damen MaaskantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Rijkswaterstaat research vessel Zirfaea engine overhaul project.
• Scheepswerf ItzemaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for accommodation and galley construction on vessels.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• 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

• Instagraminstagram.com/shipyardpadmos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/padmos-shipyard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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