Danser van Gent Shipping

What Danser van Gent Shipping does

Danser van Gent Shipping is a Dutch family-owned shipping company headquartered in Delfzijl, Netherlands, operating a fleet of six general cargo vessels (Marietje Andrea, Marietje Marsilla, Marietje Deborah, Marietje Nora, Marietje Hester, and Lindeborg) with deadweight capacities ranging from 3,500 to 8,600 tons. The fleet is specialized for heavy cargo transport, featuring reinforced inner bottoms (147-150 kN/m²), pontoon hatch systems, cargo hold dehumidification, and ice-class certifications (Finnish/Swedish 1A and 1C) enabling unrestricted navigation in ice conditions. Vessels are built at Dutch shipyards Barkmeijer Stroobos and Scheepswerf Peters B.V., with classifications from Bureau Veritas and Lloyd's Register.

The company generates revenue exclusively through long-term time charter arrangements, with vessels chartered fully crewed to charterers who assume operational responsibility. Koninklijke Wagenborg has been the primary charterer since the company's inception, and the relationship is described as 'zeer hecht' (very close). The business represents the 11th generation of maritime activity in both the founding Danser and van Gent families, with five children of founders Henk Danser and Rita van Gent actively involved — three eldest have completed maritime school and serve aboard vessels, while two youngest remain in training. Pricing is negotiated bilaterally with the charterer and not publicly disclosed.

Operationally, the company is a small, privately held enterprise with 24 employees and minimal digital marketing presence (Facebook, Instagram, corporate website). The company maintains compliance with ECA sulphur limits via its charterer relationship and ISO 8217:2010 fuel standards. Geographic scope is regional (Europe, primarily Netherlands), with no indication of expansion beyond this footprint.

Name

Danser van Gent Shipping

Legal name

Danser van Gent

Website

https://danservangent.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Danser van Gent Shipping is a Dutch family-owned shipping company operating six general cargo vessels with ice-class and heavy-cargo capabilities, chartered long-term to Koninklijke Wagenborg for European regional cargo transport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Delfzijl

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Time Charter Shipping Services: Long-term time charter arrangements with Koninklijke Wagenborg for vessel hire. The company operates a fleet of general cargo vessels including Marietje Andrea, Marietje Marsilla, Marietje Deborah, Marietje Nora, Marietje Hester, and Lindeborg. Vessels are chartered with crew to Wagenborg, who assume operational responsibility including sulphur limit compliance in ECA areas.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Danser van Gent Shipping operates a fleet of six general cargo vessels (Marietje Andrea, Marietje Marsilla, Marietje Deborah, Marietje Nora, Marietje Hester, and Lindeborg) under long-term time charter arrangements primarily with Koninklijke Wagenborg. The vessels are specialized for heavy cargo transport with ice-class 1A/1C navigation capabilities, pontoon hatch systems, and cargo hold dehumidification. Vessels are chartered with crew to the charterer, which assumes operational responsibility including sulphur limit compliance in ECA areas.

Product overview

Danser van Gent Shipping is a Dutch family-owned shipping company operating a fleet of six general cargo ships. The fleet consists of five Marietje-series vessels (Marietje Andrea, Marietje Marsilla, Marietje Deborah, Marietje Nora, Marietje Hester) and one Lindeborg vessel, all designed for heavy cargo transport. The ships are built by Dutch shipyards Barkmeijer Stroobos and Scheepswerf Peters, with classifications from Bureau Veritas and Lloyd's Register. The fleet features ice class capabilities (1A and 1C), pontoon hatches, and dehumidification systems for cargo protection. Since its inception, the company has been chartering through Koninklijke Wagenborg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marietje Andrea General cargo ship with 2 holds and 2 hatches, fully open box and double-skinned design, classified with AUT-UMS notation. Operates at speeds of 10.5-13.0 knots with fuel consumption of 10.5-13.0 mts/day. Available for time charter with crew.
• Marietje Marsilla General cargo ship classified by Bureau Veritas with ICE CLASS 1A, equipped with pontoon hatches and heavy cargo inner bottom rated at 150 kN/m2 for unrestricted navigation. Available for time charter with crew.
• Marietje Deborah General cargo ship with DWCC of 7,850 tons and 126.13m length, equipped with MAN L27/38 main engine (2,999 kW), pontoon hatches, and ice class 1A. Speed/consumption of 12.0-13.0 knots at 12.0-13.0 mts/day. Available for time charter with crew.
• Marietje Nora General cargo ship with DWCC of 8,600 tons and 136.10m length, built by Barkmeijer Stroobos, featuring MAN B&W Diesel 9L27/38 main engine (2,999 kW), Finnish/Swedish ice class 1A, holds with dehumidifier system, and speed of 14.0 knots at 14.0 mts HFO. Available for time charter with crew.
• Marietje Hester General cargo ship classified by Lloyd's Register with ice class 1C, strengthened for heavy cargo with bottom strengthening for aground loading/unloading. Equipped with Caterpillar 3512B main engine (749 kW) at 10.5 knots and 4.8 mts/day. Available for time charter with crew.
• Lindeborg General cargo ship with DWCC of 3,500 tons and 82.50m length, built by Scheepswerf Peters B.V., classified 100A1 with ice class 1C. Equipped with Caterpillar 3512 DI-TA main engine (749 kW), bow thruster (220 kW), and dehumidifier system. Available for time charter with crew.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Koninklijke WagenborgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWagenborg has been the primary charterer of Danser van Gent since the company's inception. Even during economic crisis periods, Wagenborg remained committed to supporting the family business. The relationship is described as 'very close' (zeer hecht) by the Danser van Gent family. Wagenborg is also listed on the company's links page as a recommended resource.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Regional players

• Boekestijn Transport Service: Dutch transport and logistics company with maritime operations including short-sea cargo handling. Comparable as a regional Dutch operator, though broader in scope (multimodal logistics) rather than a pure shipowner.

Direct peers

• Hartog Group: Dutch family-owned shipping company operating general cargo and coasters out of Northern Netherlands. Comparable in fleet size, family-ownership structure, and Western European coastal trade focus.
• Rederij Longship: Dutch coastal and short-sea shipping company operating general cargo vessels in Northern European waters. Comparable in vessel class, geographic focus, and shipowner profile.
• JR Shipping: Dutch family-controlled shipowner operating a fleet of general cargo coasters and short-sea vessels in European trades. Comparable in fleet size, regional focus, and Dutch family-business governance.
• Vertom: Dutch coastal shipping company operating a fleet of multi-purpose general cargo vessels in European short-sea trades. Comparable in vessel type, trade routes, and customer overlap with larger Dutch charterers.
• Wilson Shipowning: Norwegian general cargo shipowner operating small to mid-sized vessels in European short-sea and coastal trades. Comparable in vessel size class and general cargo focus, with similar time-charter commercial model.
• Amasus Shipping: Dutch coastal and short-sea shipping company headquartered in the same Northern Netherlands region (Delfzijl/Farmsum area). Operates general cargo vessels in North Sea and Baltic trades, competing for the same cargo flows and crew pool.
• Spliethoff: Dutch family-owned general cargo shipowner operating a similar fleet of multipurpose heavy-lift vessels with ice-class capability. Spliethoff is the most direct structural comparable to Danser van Gent in terms of vessel type, customer base, and Dutch family-ownership model.

Broad incumbents

• Vroon: Larger Dutch family-owned shipping company with a diversified fleet including general cargo, product tankers, and offshore support. Provides a benchmark for how Dutch family-owned shipping groups can scale while maintaining fleet specialization.
• Koninklijke Wagenborg: Large Dutch maritime conglomerate and Danser van Gent's primary charterer. Wagenborg operates a fleet of ~175 vessels across multipurpose, dry-cargo, and specialized categories, providing a strategic counterpart and benchmark for charter terms that smaller Dutch general cargo operators cannot match in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/danservangent
• Instagraminstagram.com/danservangent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/danservangent

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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