Nautical Services Heusden bv

What Nautical Services Heusden bv does

Nautical Services Heusden bv is a privately held Dutch BV founded around 2000 and headquartered at the historic 100+ year-old Verolme shipyard in Heusden, North Brabant, Netherlands. The company operates the Nautisch Centrum Heusden, a full-service yacht management complex that delivers winter storage (15,000 m² of indoor and outdoor capacity across Heusden and Heesbeen), yacht refits and maintenance (painting, varnishing, gelcoat treatment, osmosis repair, engine revision, interior upgrades), marina operations through its Jachthaven De Wiel subsidiary (115 permanent and 10 transient berths for yachts up to 40 meters), yacht brokerage via the EMCI-certified Heusden Yachts arm affiliated with NBMS, and consumer boat rental under the BOEI35 brand (sloops and SUP boards). Infrastructure includes a 65-ton travelift, three radio-controlled 50-ton boat trailers, isolated boat halls, and modern cranes used to handle vessels across all service lines.

The business model blends recurring infrastructure revenues (berth subscriptions, seasonal winter storage contracts) with project-based professional services (refits, painting, engine work via specialist subcontractors) and transaction-based income (yacht brokerage commissions, usage-based sloop and SUP rentals). Operations run year-round, with winter storage serving as the seasonal anchor and the marina plus brokerage generating counter-cyclical activity. Pricing is published on tariff cards for storage and berths, while refit and brokerage pricing is project- or deal-specific. The company serves three primary segments: individual yacht owners (the dominant revenue base), recreational day-trippers and tourists (via BOEI35), and yacht buyers and sellers (via Heusden Yachts).

The Nautisch Centrum is deliberately structured as a co-located ecosystem rather than a vertically integrated operator: specialist marine trades (yacht painters, engine specialists, electronics installers, metalworkers, shipwrights, upholsterers, and a marine insurance provider) occupy the site and are coordinated by Nautical Services Heusden, which provides infrastructure, shared equipment, and customer-facing management. The company holds the official YachtPaintCentre designation with International Yachtpaints and markets a 10-year warranty Straal-Coatings concept for steel hulls. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on word-of-mouth, local tourism, the scenic Heusden location near Efteling, the company's own website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and email newsletters segmented by service line.

Name

Nautical Services Heusden bv

Legal name

Nautical Services Heusden bv

Website

https://nauticalservicesheusden.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nautical Services Heusden bv operates the Nautisch Centrum Heusden, a full-service yacht management complex at the historic Verolme shipyard in the Netherlands, delivering winter storage, marina berths, yacht refits, brokerage, and boat rental to yacht owners and recreational boaters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Yacht Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Marinas (71393), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

Keywords

• Marina berth services
• Yacht winter storage
• Yacht refit services
• Yacht brokerage
• Boat rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Heusden, North Brabant

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marina Berth Fees: Jachthaven De Wiel generates revenue from 115 permanent berths for yachts up to 40 meters and 10 transient berths. Berths include utilities (electricity up to 3x64 Amp, water) and modern facilities.
2. Winter Storage: Indoor and outdoor winter storage services for yachts at locations in Heusden and Heesbeen, with 15,000 square meters of storage capacity. Services include use of modern equipment including travelift (65 ton), boat trailers (50 ton), and cradles.
3. Yacht Brokerage: Heusden Yachts provides yacht brokerage services for buying and selling motor yachts. The company is EMCI certified and affiliated with NBMS (Nederlands Bond voor Makelaars in Schepen). Commission-based sales of used vessels ranging from €39,500 to over €1 million.
4. Yacht Service and Refit: Complete refit services including painting (YachtPaintCentre of International Yachtpaints), hull treatment, gelcoat refit, osmosis treatment, engine replacement/revision, upholstery, and modifications. Services coordinated with specialist companies at the Nautisch Centrum Heusden.
5. Boat Rental (Sloepverhuur): Rental of sloepen (open boats) and SUP boards through BOEI35 brand. Rentals include Whaly 450 (up to 5 persons) and Boei 650 (up to 8 persons). Brandstof not included for most boats. Insurance with €500 deductible applies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nautical Services Heusden operates the Nautisch Centrum Heusden at the historic Verolme shipyard, delivering a full-service yacht management concept. Core services include indoor and outdoor winter storage (15,000 m² across Heusden and Heesbeen), yacht refits (painting, engine, osmosis, upholstery), Jachthaven De Wiel marina with 115 berths for yachts up to 40 meters, EMCI-certified yacht brokerage (Heusden Yachts), and boat/SUP rental (BOEI35). The company coordinates a co-located cluster of specialist marine subcontractors to provide comprehensive boat care.

Product overview

Nautical Services Heusden operates as a full-service yacht management company offering an integrated portfolio of maritime services centered around the Nautisch Centrum Heusden at the historic Verolme shipyard. The core offering combines physical services: Winterberging (winter storage with 15,000 m² capacity), Jachtservice (yacht refits and painting), Jachtmakelaardij Heusden Yachts (EMCI-certified brokerage), Jachthaven De Wiel (115-berth marina), and Sloepverhuur (luxury boat/SUP rental). The Nautisch Centrum serves as an infrastructure platform hosting specialized subcontractors (yacht painters, engine specialists, electronics installers), enabling complete boat care from storage through refits to sale. Services are coordinated as 'Full-Service Yacht Management' where customers need only arrive to enjoy their boat.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• BOEI35: Restaurant with waterfront views located at the marina
• Jachthaven De Wiel
• Heusden Yachts

Products and services

• Winterberging (Winter Storage) Indoor and outdoor winter storage services for yachts at locations in Heusden and Heesbeen, with 15,000 square meters of storage capacity. Services include use of modern equipment including travelift (65 ton), boat trailers (50 ton), and cradles.
• Jachtservice (Yacht Service and Refit) Complete refit services including painting (YachtPaintCentre of International Yachtpaints), hull treatment, gelcoat refit, osmosis treatment, engine replacement/revision, upholstery, and modifications. Services coordinated with specialist companies at the Nautisch Centrum Heusden.
• Jachtmakelaardij Heusden Yachts (Yacht Brokerage) Full-service yacht brokerage for buying, selling, and appraisal of motor yachts, operated by EMCI-certified brokers affiliated with NBMS (Nederlands Bond voor Makelaars in Schepen). Commission-based sales of used vessels.
• Jachthaven De Wiel (Marina) Marina facility with 115 permanent berths for yachts up to 40 meters and 10 transient berths. Berths include utilities (electricity up to 3x64 Amp, water) and modern facilities including free showers, toilets, and WiFi.
• Sloepverhuur (Boat Rental) Rental of sloepen (open boats) including Whaly 450 (up to 5 persons) and Boei 650 (up to 8 persons). No boating license required. Optional captain service available.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Princess Yachts Benelux BVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury polyester motor yacht dealer with 18 models from English manufacturer. Dealer located at Nautisch Centrum Heusden, offering sales and service for luxury yachts.
• Ship InstallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized in installation work for luxury yacht construction and commercial vessels for over 10 years. Dealer/distributor of various marine brands with specialized personnel. Located at Nautisch Centrum Heusden.
• B-Y-S (Bergsma Yacht Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized in repair, refit, expert research and maintenance of yachts. Services include gelcoat/polyester damage repair, modifications, gelcoat refit, expert surveys for yacht purchase, and periodic maintenance. Located at Nautisch Centrum Heusden.
• International YachtpaintscoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial YachtPaintCentre designation. Company uses International Yachtpaints products including YachtPaint, Awl-grip, and De IJssel Double Coat. Also offers Straal-Coatings concept with 10-year warranty for steel vessel underwater protection.
• NBMS (Nederlands Bond voor Makelaars in Schepen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeusden Yachts is affiliated with the Dutch Association of Marine Brokers. EMCI certified brokers provide professional yacht brokerage services.
• Heusden YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYacht brokerage firm operating within Nautisch Centrum Heusden. Specializes in motor yacht sales, purchases, and appraisals. EMCI certified and affiliated with NBMS.
• BOEI35coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant and boat rental brand operating from Jachthaven de Wiel. Offers sloepverhuur (boat rental), SUP rental, and operates the restaurant with views of Heusden.
• WatersportverzekeraarminorOthersMarine insurance provider located at Nautisch Centrum Heusden, offering insurance services for water sports enthusiasts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal Huisman: Premium Dutch superyacht builder and refit specialist based in Vollenhove. Comparable as a high-end Dutch yacht MRO operator, though operating at the superyacht tier rather than mid-market yachts.
• Damen Shipyards: Largest Dutch shipbuilding group with global operations across commercial, naval, and yacht support. Overlaps as a broad Dutch maritime incumbent providing repair, refit, and shipyard services, though at vastly larger scale and commercial focus.
• Camper & Nicholsons: International marina operator and luxury yacht sales, charter, and management company. Overlaps with Nautical Services Heusden across marina operations and yacht brokerage but at a global, ultra-premium scale.
• Princess Yachts (manufacturer): British luxury motor yacht manufacturer of 18 models retailed through Princess Yachts Benelux at Nautisch Centrum Heusden. Comparable as a premium yacht brand whose dealer-and-service ecosystem Nautical Services Heusden participates in.

Emerging players

• KM Yachtbuilders: Dutch aluminum yacht builder and refit specialist. Comparable as a Dutch-based, mid-sized yacht construction and refit yard serving the recreational market.
• ICON Yachts: Dutch superyacht refit, repair, and conversion yard located in Harlingen. Comparable as a Dutch shipyard specializing in large-vessel refit and MRO services targeting premium yacht owners.
• Vitters Shipyard: Dutch custom sailing yacht builder and refit yard in Zwartsluis. Comparable as a Dutch boutique shipyard offering yacht refit and maintenance for premium recreational sailing vessels.

Direct peers

• Kooiman De Vries Scheepswerf: Dutch shipyard in Dreischor providing yacht construction, refit, repair, and storage services. Directly comparable in scope of marine MRO, winter storage, and recreational vessel focus within the Netherlands.
• Lengers Yachting: Dutch full-service yachting group operating marinas, yacht sales (Princess, Fairline), brokerage, and refit services. Highly comparable to Nautisch Centrum Heusden's integrated marina, brokerage, and premium-brand service model in the same Benelux market.
• Maaskant Shipyards: Stellendam-based shipyard providing yacht and workboat construction, refit, and repair services, also home to marina berths. Comparable Dutch shipyard operator combining refit capabilities with marina services for recreational and small commercial vessels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Nauticalservicesheusden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nautical-services-heusden-bv
• Instagraminstagram.com/JachthavenDeWiel

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Subsidiaries2 records

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