Berger Maritiem

What Berger Maritiem does

Berger Maritiem Sales & Service V.O.F. is a Dutch family-owned maritime trading and consultancy company headquartered in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands, founded on 4 January 2013 by Kees Berger with backgrounds in marine engines, efficient propulsion and vessel performance, and now also involving his son Jeroen Berger. The company supports commercial shipping (beroepsvaart) with sustainable maritime technologies, regulatory compliance, emission reduction and retrofit solutions for vessels and fleets, serving shipowners, shipping companies, shipyards, design offices, ship chandlers, maritime suppliers and government/ naval operators.

Name

Berger Maritiem

Legal name

Berger Maritiem Sales & Service V.O.F.

Website

https://bergermaritiem.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berger Maritiem is a Dutch family-owned maritime trading and consultancy that supplies sustainable technologies, compliance services and retrofit solutions to shipowners, shipyards, naval and government operators across the Benelux and beyond, acting as a local coordinator for an international network of OEM partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Sustainability Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Retrofits & Modernization (Scrubbers, Ballast Water, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices) (IMAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydrodynamics & Performance Engineering (Resistance, Propulsion, Seakeeping, Maneuvering) (IMAJAGAB), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN), Environmental, Waste & Emissions Control Systems (Wastewater, VOC Capture, Spill Response) (IMAJALAK), Ballast Water, Bilge & Wastewater Treatment Systems (Environmental/Utility) (IMAJAIAJ)

Keywords

• Maritime sustainability consulting
• Maritime compliance services
• Emission reduction systems
• Propulsion optimization solutions
• Ballast water treatment

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

Revenue model

1. Consultancy Services: Advisory services in sustainable maritime technologies, compliance-related matters, decarbonisation solutions, and practical implementation support for retrofit and newbuild projects. Services provided both in own name and through specialised maritime consultants.
2. Trading/Product Sales: Trading and supply of sustainable maritime technologies, systems and products including energy-saving devices, propulsion components, emission reduction systems and ballast water treatment systems. Products supplied through agent and intermediary arrangements with external manufacturers.
3. Agent and Intermediary Services: As agent or intermediary between customer and external supplier, providing coordination, technical alignment and cooperation throughout product supply and implementation processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berger Maritiem is a maritime trading and consultancy company that supports commercial shipping with sustainable maritime technologies, compliance solutions, emission reduction systems and retrofit services. The company sells and coordinates products such as energy saving devices, SCR/DPF systems, ballast water treatment systems, propellers, nozzles and rudders supplied via an international OEM partner network, and provides advisory services including sustainability roadmaps, IMO/EU compliance (SEEMP, EEXI, CII, IHM) and CFD-based hydrodynamic analysis for newbuild and retrofit projects.

Product overview

Berger Maritiem operates as a maritime trading and consultancy company offering a portfolio of sustainable maritime technologies and services for commercial shipping. The product portfolio is organized around two main pillars: (1) Products including Energy Saving Devices (ESDs such as Pre-Swirl Stators, PBCF, Twisted Rudders, Rudder Bulbs), Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS), Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS), Air Lubrication Systems (ALS), Biocide-Free Antifouling, SCR Systems for NOx reduction, DPF Systems for PM reduction, CFD-optimized Ship Propellers, Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) Blades, Propeller Nozzles, Rudder Systems, and UV-Based Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS); and (2) Services encompassing sustainability consulting/roadmapping, maritime compliance support (SEEMP, EEXI, CII, ESG, LCA, IHM), CFD simulations for hydrodynamics and propulsion, and Express Analysis for feasibility studies. Products are supplied through international OEM partners while Berger Maritiem provides coordination, technical alignment, and project management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Saving Devices (ESDs) Energy-saving technologies including Pre-Swirl Stators (PSS), Pre-Ducts, Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF), Twisted Rudders and Rudder Bulbs supplied to shipowners to reduce fuel consumption and improve hydrodynamic efficiency.
• Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) Auxiliary wind propulsion system that harnesses wind energy to supplement ship propulsion, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for commercial vessels.
• Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) System that converts residual engine heat into electrical energy, improving overall energy efficiency and reducing fuel consumption on existing and new vessels.
• Air Lubrication System (ALS) System that creates an air bubble layer under a ship's hull to reduce frictional resistance and improve fuel efficiency.
• Biocide-Free Antifouling Environmentally friendly antifouling solution that prevents marine growth on hulls without harmful biocides, maintaining hydrodynamic efficiency.
• Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems Emission reduction systems that reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from ship engines to meet environmental standards including Stage V levels.
• Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Systems Filtration systems that capture and reduce particulate matter (PM) and particle number (PN) emissions from ship engines, including vessels over 50 years old.
• CFD-Optimised Ship Propeller Computational Fluid Dynamics-optimised ship propellers designed for improved propulsion efficiency and vessel performance, supplied via OEM partner AAApropulsion.
• Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) Blades Adjustable propeller blades within CPP systems where pitch adapts to loading conditions, manoeuvring requirements and operational profile, including technical assessment, reproduction, replacement and redesign of blades from any manufacturer.
• Propeller Nozzle Hydrodynamically profiled duct around a ship propeller that improves thrust, propeller loading and propulsion efficiency, including reference profiles 19A and 37 and optimised variants.
• Rudder Systems Complete steering systems including rudder blade, geometry, suspension arrangement and steering system with hydrodynamic optimisation for improved control and energy efficiency.
• UV-Based Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) Ultraviolet-based ballast water treatment system certified to IMO and USCG standards, providing a biocide-free alternative for removing, neutralising or killing harmful aquatic organisms.
• Sustainability Roadmap Service Consulting service developing roadmaps toward emission-free and climate-neutral shipping, covering alternative fuels, energy carriers, low-emission technologies and step-by-step implementation strategies.
• Maritime Compliance Services Advisory and documentation services for maritime environmental compliance including SEEMP, EEXI, CII, ESG reporting, LCA, IHM and chemical management documentation.
• CFD Simulations Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations for ship hydrodynamics and propulsion optimisation, including hull forms, bow designs and appendage analysis.
• Express Analysis Targeted feasibility and optimisation studies for existing vessels and retrofit projects, covering both above- and below-waterline technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Partners have delivered more than 150 propulsion components including CFD-optimised ship propellers and nozzles
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Specialised Maritime ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational partner network of specialised manufacturers providing maritime technologies, propulsion components, emission reduction systems and environmental solutions. Partners supply products directly while Berger Maritiem provides local coordination.
• Innovative Maritime Technology CompaniescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with innovative maritime technology companies to provide access to emerging sustainable shipping technologies including wind-assisted propulsion, waste heat recovery and advanced emission reduction systems.
• Maritime Consultants and Service ProviderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with specialised maritime consultants for compliance services, environmental impact assessments, improvement analyses, ship performance optimisation studies. Berger Maritiem develops sustainable roadmaps independently or in cooperation with these specialised advisors.
• AAApropulsioncoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for propulsion engineering and supply of essential drivetrain components including CFD-optimised ship propellers and propulsion systems.
• OEM Partner (Rudder Systems)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCooperation with OEM partner for analysis, design and supply of rudder systems. Products supplied directly through the manufacturer while Berger Maritiem remains the permanent local technical point of contact.
• OEM Partner (Propeller Nozzles)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerInternational OEM partner for selection, engineering and delivery of project-specific propeller nozzles. Nozzles supplied directly by the manufacturer with Berger Maritiem providing coordination and technical alignment.
• DoldermanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaritime partner referenced in client references section, providing ship services and support.
• Wrist-Klevenberg Ship Supply NL RotterdamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShip chandler partner referenced in client references section.
• PonderaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime services partner referenced in client references section.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Global marine equipment manufacturer with broad ballast water treatment, heat transfer and emission reduction product lines. Overlaps with Berger's BWTS and SCR/DPF trading activity but as a much larger incumbent.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology group offering propulsion, ballast water treatment, scrubbers and decarbonisation services. Provides overlapping capabilities with Berger's portfolio at significantly greater scale.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major marine technology provider of propulsion, automation, digital and environmental solutions. Overlaps with Berger in propulsion and sustainability offerings as part of a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam: Rotterdam-based maritime engineering consultancy providing ship design, propulsion and retrofit support for commercial vessels. Directly comparable in regional niche and trading/consultancy profile.
• BIO-UV Group: France-based specialist in UV-based ballast water treatment systems, IMO and USCG type-approved. Directly comparable technology offering to Berger's UV BWTS product line.
• C-Job Naval Architects: Independent Dutch naval architecture firm focused on sustainable ship design and energy-efficient vessel concepts. Comparable in serving Benelux-based shipowners with engineering-led decarbonisation support.
• Optimarin: Norway-based ballast water treatment system supplier with IMO and USCG type-approved UV systems. Comparable in BWTS technology category, also selling through regional agents and shipyards in Europe.
• Conoship International: Dutch ship design and engineering consultancy providing concept designs, propulsion studies and CFD analyses for commercial vessels. Comparable in regional position and CFD-based hydrodynamic services.
• Houlder: UK-based independent maritime engineering consultancy offering vessel efficiency, decarbonisation strategy and offshore engineering. Similar asset-light consultancy model serving commercial shipping on compliance and emission reduction.
• Becker Marine Systems: Hamburg-based specialist in energy-saving devices for commercial shipping (COBRA nozzle, Mewis Duct), rudder systems and LNG/Hybrid Power Packs. Closely comparable to Berger Maritiem on hydrodynamic energy-saving products and propulsion optimisation for European shipowners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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