BV Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart

What BV Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart does

BV Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart (TBU) is a Dutch private limited company headquartered at Innsbruckweg 43, Rotterdam, that has operated as a specialized maritime sales and service provider since its founding in 1927 by F.W. Uittenbogaart. The company serves shipyards, ship owners, design firms, and traders across all vessel categories from naval ships to luxury yachts and from tankers to tugboats, with primary commercial focus on the BeNeLux region and global reach for service deployment. Its offering is the exclusive or appointed representation of established European maritime equipment principals, combined with in-house technical advisory, 24/7 service, OEM spare parts supply, and certified calibration.

The product portfolio is concentrated in regulated and safety-critical vessel systems: Jets vacuum toilet systems, Deckma Hamburg 15ppm oil-in-water monitors (OMD2005, OMD24, OMD2008, OCD1/2), Honeywell HERMetic UTI tank gauging instruments and samplers, GreenOil oil filtration, stern tube seals, mooring equipment, galley equipment (including the LightFry Marine Air Fryer via Loipart), and most recently Vestec Marine Compressors. Proprietary technical capability centers on multi-stage stern tube seal bonding (over 50,000 repair jobs performed over 50+ years), official service-station calibration for 15ppm monitors and HERMetic instruments, vacuum toilet commissioning and descaling, and global field service within port stay windows. TBU also operates a self-service Odoo-based e-commerce shop for OEM spares.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) product and OEM spare parts distribution through direct field sales in BeNeLux and a transactional e-commerce shop with unit pricing in EUR; (2) professional services revenue from 24/7 globally deployed service engineers performing repairs, commissioning, and within-port-stay calibration; and (3) technical advisory revenue from the company's role as the link between customers and European principals. The company is family-owned across four generations, currently led by General Manager Norman Uittenbogaart and Associate Director Sacha Uittenbogaart, with approximately 11 employees.

Name

BV Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart

Legal name

BV Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart

Website

https://tbu.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BV Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart is a Dutch family-owned maritime sales and service provider, founded 1927, that exclusively represents European equipment principals and supplies spare parts, 24/7 technical service, and certified calibration to shipyards, ship owners, design firms, and traders across all vessel types.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Equipment Sales and Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ballast Water, Bilge & Wastewater Treatment Systems (Environmental/Utility) (IMAJAIAJ), Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI), Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Marine equipment supply
• Maritime spare parts
• Ship maintenance services
• Vacuum toilet systems
• Tank level measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam, Zuid Holland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product sales - spare parts and equipment: TBU sells spare parts and equipment from represented brands including Jets vacuum toilet systems and spares, Deckma Hamburg 15ppm monitors and spares, HERMetic UTI and Sampler spares, GreenOil, mooring equipment, galley equipment, and more. Products are sold through their own e-commerce shop with prices in EUR.
2. Service, maintenance, and calibration: TBU provides service and calibration on measuring equipment, conducted within port stay. Services include commissioning of new installations, maintenance, repairs, and calibration for vessels globally. Service engineers are available 24/7 and can be deployed worldwide.
3. Technical advisory and consulting: High advisory function as a core strength, helping customers with inquiries about maritime products, gas measuring instruments, safety equipment, cargo hoses, and more. TBU serves as the essential link between customers and European principals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TBU is a maritime sales and service provider acting as the essential link between European principals (Jets, Deckma Hamburg, Honeywell HERMetic, GreenOil, Vestec) and shipyards, ship owners, design firms, and traders. It supplies marine equipment and OEM spare parts covering vacuum toilet systems, 15ppm bilge alarms, tank level measurement, galley and mooring equipment, and stern tube seals, and provides 24/7 global calibration, maintenance, and repair services conducted within port stay.

Product overview

BV Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart (TBU) operates as a maritime equipment supplier offering a diversified portfolio of marine products and technical services. The core product offerings include Jets Vacuum Toilet Systems for vessel sanitation, Deckma Hamburg 15ppm Monitors for oil content monitoring compliance, HERMetic UTI/Samplers for tank measurement, GreenOil ballast water treatment and oil filtration systems, LightFry Marine Air Fryer galley equipment, mooring equipment (chocks, guide rollers, manhole covers), Stern Tube Seal products, and Vestec Marine Compressors. These products are complemented by comprehensive technical services including 24/7 global support, calibration services for 15ppm measuring cells and HERMetic instruments, repair and maintenance for sewage treatment plants, pump overhauls, and vacuum valve maintenance. TBU also stocks spare parts and provides portable gas detection, pressure/temperature calibrators, and alcohol testers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jets Vacuum Toilet Systems Vacuum sanitary systems for marine vessels from small craft to large cruise ships, including commissioning, maintenance, spare parts, and descaling services. Supplied exclusively by TBU for the maritime market.
• Deckma Hamburg 15ppm Monitors Oil content monitoring equipment including OMD2005, OMD24, OMD2008, and OCD1/2 models for compliance with maritime pollution regulations. TBU serves as official service station for calibration and OEM spares.
• HERMetic UTI and Sampler Instruments Precision tank level measurement and sampling instruments including HERMetic GT3, Gtex, Gtex HP, G2000, and HERMetic Sampler units, with annual calibration and upgrade packages from competing brands (MARSEN, MMC, TANKTECH KOREA, Seahover Technologies) to Honeywell HERMetic instruments.
• GreenOil Filtration Products GreenOil oil filtration systems for the marine industry, represented by TBU globally and promoted at maritime trade events.
• LightFry Marine Air Fryer Galley equipment providing air fryer cooking technology for onboard food preparation on marine vessels.
• Mooring Equipment Marine mooring hardware including chocks, guide rollers, and manhole covers for vessel docking operations.
• Stern Tube Seal Products and Bonding Service Stern tube seal solutions for propeller shafts combined with a multi-stage bonding service (planning, procurement, shipyard or afloat operations, and ongoing support). Over 50,000 repair jobs completed over more than 50 years.
• Vestec Marine Compressors Marine-grade compressor systems for various onboard applications, newly added to TBU's represented product portfolio.
• Marine Service, Maintenance, and Calibration Comprehensive technical services including 24/7 global support, commissioning of new installations, repair, maintenance, and calibration of sewage treatment plants, 15ppm monitors, HERMetic instruments, and vacuum toilet systems. Service engineers can be deployed worldwide to customer locations, agents, or directly onboard vessels.
• OEM Spare Parts Supply (E-commerce Shop) Online shop selling original OEM spare parts for Jets Vacuum Toilet systems, Megator Limited Shoe pumps, Honeywell HERMetic UTI and HERMetic Sampler, and Deckma Hamburg 15ppm equipment, with EUR unit pricing and categories including Jets Vacuum, Deckma Hamburg, GreenOil, Galley equipment, Mooring equipment, and Tanksystem products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 stern tube seal bonding repair jobs completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vestec Marine CompressorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026TBU announced a new strategic partnership with Vestec Marine Compressors in April 2026. TBU has been officially appointed as the representative/distributor for Vestec Marine Compressors, expanding TBU's portfolio of maritime systems.
• Jets (vacuum toilet systems)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive representation of Jets vacuum toilet systems, a trusted brand used worldwide from the smallest vessels to the largest cruise ships. TBU provides commissioning, maintenance, spare parts, and descaling services for Jets systems.
• Deckma Hamburg GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBU is the official service station of Deckma Hamburg GmbH, providing calibration of 15ppm monitors (OMD2005, OMD24, OMD2008, OCD1/2). TBU supplies original OEM spares for 15ppm Deckma equipment.
• Honeywell (HERMetic instruments)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBU is the official service station of Honeywell for calibration of HERMetic UTI and HERMetic Sampler instruments. TBU can also offer upgrade packages from competing brands (MARSEN, MMC, TANKTECH KOREA, Seahover Technologies) to Honeywell HERMetic instruments.
• GreenOilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBU is an agent for GreenOil, representing the company globally at maritime trade events and serving as a key distribution partner for GreenOil's oil filtration systems for the marine industry.
• Megator LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBU supplies original OEM spares for Megator Limited Shoe pumps.
• API MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBU promotes API Marine products at trade exhibitions. API Marine was featured at SMM Hamburg 2024 exhibition (Hall B6, booth 224) alongside TBU.
• Atlas IncineratorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBU promotes Atlas Incinerators at trade exhibitions. Atlas Incinerators was featured at SMM Hamburg 2024 exhibition (Hall B1, ground floor) alongside TBU.
• Erma FirstminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBU promotes Erma First at trade exhibitions. Erma First was featured at SMM Hamburg 2024 exhibition alongside TBU.
• TecnicomarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBU promotes Tecnicomar at trade exhibitions. Tecnicomar was featured at Mets Trade exhibition (stand 532 in Hall 2) alongside TBU.
• LoipartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBU promotes Loipart products including the LightFry air fry technology for marine galley applications. Products were showcased during SMM Hamburg 2024.
• Libra (Doors & Hatches)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBU assists customers with Libra watertight steel doors and hatches, having visited the factory in Norway with a customer for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval Marine: Alfa Laval is a global marine equipment manufacturer and service provider with broad portfolios in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling. It overlaps with TBU in environmental/purification equipment and service network, but operates as a vertically integrated OEM rather than a representative.
• MacGregor (Cargotec): MacGregor is a global provider of marine cargo handling, deck machinery, and load-handling solutions with worldwide service. It overlaps with TBU's deck fittings/mooring and shipyard-supply exposure, though it operates as a much larger OEM with captive service hubs.
• Damen Shipyards: Damen is a Dutch-headquartered global shipbuilder operating yards worldwide. TBU supplies equipment and service to Damen-affiliated yards and operators; while Damen is a customer rather than a direct competitor, both are Dutch maritime specialists with multi-generational heritages serving comparable vessel segments.
• Wärtsilä Marine: Wärtsilä is a global marine systems and service giant offering engines, propulsion, and lifecycle services. It competes with TBU indirectly through its service network and broader portfolio, but is many orders of magnitude larger and serves as a principal in the broader ecosystem.

Direct peers

• RH Marine: RH Marine (formerly Imtech Marine) is a Netherlands-based integrator providing electrical engineering, automation, and service for naval and commercial vessels. It shares TBU's specialized service-led model and BeNeLux maritime ecosystem, though it focuses on electrical and automation systems rather than sanitary/environmental equipment.
• Bakker Sliedrecht: Bakker Sliedrecht is a Dutch provider of maritime electrical engineering, drives, and automation services. It shares TBU's BeNeLux origin, long heritage, and service-driven model serving shipyards and ship owners, though it specializes in power and propulsion systems.
• Radio Holland: Radio Holland is a Dutch-headquartered marine electronics and service provider offering navigation, communication, and bridge equipment sales, installation, and 24/7 service globally. Like TBU, it operates as a specialized maritime representative/service network anchored in the Netherlands with worldwide service engineer deployment.
• Alewijnse: Alewijnse is a Dutch marine electrical installation and service company serving shipyards and ship owners worldwide. It is comparable to TBU as a BeNeLux-rooted, service-intensive maritime specialist, although its focus is on electrical systems rather than sanitary, calibration, and deck machinery.

Others

• Pon Marine / Pon Holdings: Pon Holdings is a Dutch family-owned group with marine, automotive, and industrial equipment distribution businesses. Comparable to TBU as a Netherlands-rooted, multi-generational family distributor of specialty European equipment across niche industrial categories.

Regional players

• Vroon Equipment: Vroon is a Dutch-based international shipping group with associated equipment and maintenance operations serving its own and third-party fleets. It is a BeNeLux-rooted maritime operator comparable to TBU's customer base, though it is principally a vessel owner/operator rather than an equipment agency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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