Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek 't Ambacht B.V.

What Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek 't Ambacht B.V. does

Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek 't Ambacht B.V. is a privately held, family-owned Dutch shipyard operating since 1901 in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht on the River Noord. The company provides integrated repair, maintenance, classification, and conversion services for inland waterway vessels, including dry cargo ships, tankers, RoRo and auto ships, fishing vessels, and dredging equipment. Its core service lines cover hull and propeller damage repair, scheduled maintenance (cleaning, conservation, anti-fouling), class certification (typically completed within one week), IL&T inspection for unclassed vessels, dredging equipment repair (including on-location work during bunker days), and engine remotorisation as a MAN engine dealer and service point.

The business is built around a significant fixed-asset base: a 118-meter cross-slipway, a 14-meter-wide propeller dock with 750-ton lifting capacity, a fully renovated Peiner top crane with 10-ton capacity at the river quay, an in-house machine factory, and multiple quays accommodating vessels up to 135 meters. All ironwork, welding, turning, pipe fitting, electrical work, and carpentry are performed in-house by certified craftsmen, eliminating subcontractor dependence. The company has demonstrated higher-value project capability through collaborative hybrid propulsion conversions (Caterpillar generator-sets with Baumüller electric motors via Hybrid Ship Propulsion and Dolderman) on the Terra 2 and Fuerte auto ships.

The commercial model is direct, project-based B2B services delivered either at the Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht facilities or on-site at customer locations. Revenue is generated through professional services (repair, maintenance, certification, inspection, conversion) and hardware sales (engine remotorisation). Marketing is conducted primarily through direct customer relationships, word-of-mouth within the inland shipping community, and a single website. The company is currently positioned in a generational transition, with the next De Leeuw family generation preparing to take over leadership and active hiring underway across the skilled trades.

Name

Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek 't Ambacht B.V.

Legal name

Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek 't Ambacht B.V.

Website

https://scheepswerfambacht.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek 't Ambacht B.V. is a family-owned Dutch inland shipyard in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht providing repair, maintenance, class certification, and vessel conversion services for inland waterway ships, fishing vessels, and dredging equipment, with a 118-meter slipway, 750-ton propeller dock, and MAN engine dealer authorization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Repair & Maintenance Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Hull, Structure & Steelwork Repair (TLAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mechanical Systems Repair (Engines, Propulsion, Pumps) (TLAKAKAF), Propulsion, Shafting & Rudder Repair (Engines, Gearboxes, Thrusters) (IMAJAFAC), Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Ship repair services
• Inland vessel maintenance
• Marine conversion work
• Shipyard services
• Vessel certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ship Repair & Damage: Core revenue stream from repairing damages to vessel hulls (casco), including bow damage, propeller shaft repairs, rudder repairs, cooler dismantling/mounting, and maintenance of slipway winches, shafts, and trailers. Repairs conducted on helling, in dok, and along kade.
2. Service & Maintenance: Maintenance services for inland vessels including dry cargo and tanker ships. Includes cleaning (hydrojetting at 500 bar), conservation/painting (Sigma and other brands), antifouling application, and preservation planning.
3. Class Certification: Specialized in obtaining class certification for tankers, completing the entire process within 1 week in cooperation with subcontractors. Includes thickness measurements, valve certification, and documentation.
4. IL&T Inspection: IL&T inspection services for dry cargo ships or tankers without class. Includes thickness measurements, certificates, propeller shaft and rudder repairs, and supply of materials such as valves and pipework.
5. Conversion & Construction: Conversion and construction of RoRo vessels and auto ships. Includes complete outfitting of vessel decks, superstructures, and propulsion systems.
6. Engine Sales & Service: Official dealer and service point for MAN engines. Also builds and repairs other engine brands. Provides remotorisation services.
7. Dredging Equipment: Repair services for dredging vessels and equipment, including on-location repairs during bunker days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek 't Ambacht B.V. is a Dutch shipyard providing integrated ship repair, maintenance, classification certification, and conversion services for inland navigation vessels, tankers, fishing vessels, dredging equipment, and RoRo/auto ships. The company operates a 118-meter cross-slipway, a 750-ton propeller dock, an in-house machine factory, and a Peiner top crane, performing all ironwork, welding, machining, and engine servicing in-house without subcontracting.

Product overview

Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek 't Ambacht B.V. is a shipyard providing integrated maritime repair and maintenance services for inland navigation vessels, fishing vessels, and small seagoing ships. The company operates a unified service offering organized around core capabilities: Repair & Damage (Reparatie & Schade), Service & Maintenance (Service & Onderhoud) including cleaning and preservation, Class Certification (Klasse Maken), IL&T Inspection (IL&T Keuring), RoRo/Auto Ship conversion (Autoschepen), Dredging Equipment repair (Bagger Materiaal), and Re-engining (Hermotorisering). The shipyard also functions as a dealer and service point for MAN motors. All ironwork, machining, and welding are performed in-house using company craftsmen. The facility includes a 118-meter transverse slipway, propeller dock with 750-ton capacity, river quay, and finishing quay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reparatie & Schade (Repair & Damage) Ship repair and damage restoration services for vessel hulls (casco), including bow damage repair, propeller shaft repairs, rudder repairs, cooler dismantling/mounting, and maintenance of slipway winches, shafts, and trailers. Repairs are conducted on the helling, in the dok, or along the kade. Targeted at ship owners and operators in the inland shipping sector.
• Service & Onderhoud (Service & Maintenance) Maintenance services for inland navigation vessels including dry cargo and tanker ships. Encompasses cleaning (hydrojetting at 500 bar), conservation and painting (Sigma and other brands), antifouling application, and preservation planning. Targeted at inland shipping operators requiring scheduled maintenance.
• Klasse Maken (Class Certification) Classification certification services for tankers, completing the entire process within 1 week in cooperation with subcontractors. Includes thickness measurements, valve certification, and documentation. Targeted at tanker operators requiring classification renewal.
• IL&T Keuring (IL&T Inspection) IL&T inspection services for dry cargo ships or tankers without class. Includes thickness measurements, certificates, propeller shaft and rudder repairs, and supply of materials such as valves and pipework. Targeted at owners of non-classed inland vessels requiring regulatory inspection.
• Autoschepen (RoRo Ship Conversion & Construction) Conversion and construction of RoRo vessels and auto ships including complete outfitting of vessel decks, superstructures, and propulsion systems. Projects have included the Terra 2 three-deck car carrier and the Fuerte conversion of a 135m dry cargo ship into a four-deck car carrier, both incorporating hybrid propulsion with Caterpillar engines and Baumüller electric motors. Targeted at RoRo and car carrier vessel operators and developers.
• Bagger Materiaal (Dredging Equipment Repair) Repair services for dredging vessels and equipment, including on-location repairs during operational pauses such as bunker days. Targeted at dredging equipment operators requiring flexible yard or on-site service.
• Hermotorisering (Re-engining) & MAN Engine Service Engine replacement, repowering, and servicing for ships. Official dealer and service point for MAN engines; also builds and repairs other engine brands. Provides remotorisation services across multiple propulsion systems. Targeted at inland vessel owners requiring engine overhaul or replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class certification completed within 1 week
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DoldermancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Strategic partnership on auto ship projects including Terra 2 (2014) and Fuerte (2015). Dolderman handled vessel propulsion systems in cooperation with Hybrid Ship Propulsion and Oechies. Scheepswerf 't Ambacht performed complete vessel outfitting including deck construction and superstructure work.
• Catonovo Scheepsonderhoud B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for cleaning and preservation services. Catonovo handles shot blasting, hydro jetting, and application of conservation coatings in cooperation with Scheepswerf 't Ambacht's class certification and IL&T inspection services.
• MAN (Engine Supplier)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial dealer and service point for MAN engines. The company also builds and repairs other engine brands and offers remotorisation services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Wagenborg Shipping: Large Dutch shipping and offshore services group operating a fleet of general cargo, multipurpose and dry-bulk vessels with associated shipmanagement. Comparable as a Dutch maritime ecosystem participant whose owned/managed fleet generates MRO demand that flows down to yards like Scheepswerf 't Ambacht; not a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Royal IHC: Major Dutch maritime equipment and shipbuilding group historically focused on dredging and offshore vessels. Comparable via its shipbuilding and vessel-conversion activities — a relevant adjacency given 't Ambacht's dredging-equipment repair service line and inland-conversion work, though Royal IHC operates at much larger scale and more offshore.
• Damen Shipyards Group: The largest Dutch shipbuilding group, operating dozens of yards worldwide including inland-vessel newbuild and a global Shiprepair & Conversion network. Comparable as a Dutch-based provider of vessel MRO and conversion across hull, mechanical, electrical and propulsion trades, though at far broader scale and with sea-going and naval exposure.

Direct peers

• Ferus Smit Scheepswerf: Dutch shipbuilder in Leer/Groningen with a long heritage building and refitting cargo vessels, tankers and specialized ships. Comparable to Scheepswerf 't Ambacht as a Netherlands-based yard offering newbuild, refit and repair services for small-to-mid tonnage commercial vessels, including RoRo and inland freighters.
• Royal Bodewes: Dutch family-owned shipyard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam building and repairing small-to-mid-size cargo and inland vessels. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based inland/cargo-vessel shipbuilder with combined newbuild, repair and conversion capability serving similar European short-sea and inland markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scheepswerf-en-machinefabriek-'t-ambacht-b.v.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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