With high-quality, innovative goods and services, VCU stands where technology meets
the sea.
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From our headquarters in Urk, we have been supplying, building, and maintaining vessels on sites across Europe since 1922.
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1. Innovation
With high-quality, innovative goods and services, VCU stands where technology meets
the sea.
2. Over 100 years of experience
Leveraging on nearly a century of expertise, we've been dedicated to our mission since
1922.
3. The essence of VCU
From our headquarters on Urk we expertly supply, build and service vessels, on location
all over Europe.
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Maritime Services for Shipping, Offshore and Fishing
7 August 2026Discover VCU’s maritime services and solutions for fishing, offshore, shipping and inland waterways, backed by more than 100 years of expertise.
VCU to Exhibit at the Holland Fisheries Event 2026 in Urk
6 August 2026VCU will be exhibiting at the Holland Fisheries Event 2026 on 1 and 2 October in Urk. Visit the VCU Pavilion and discover our products, services, and innovative solutions for the fishing and maritime industries.
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6 August 2026VCU Safetycentre has replaced the anchor wires on the HEBO LIFT 10. Using a pontoon and tugboat, all required materials were transported to the vessel, allowing the work to be carried out safely and efficiently on site.
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15 July 2026VCU Safetycentre heeft het onderhoud en de keuring van de reddingsvlotten aan boord van de Armada 7806 uitgevoerd. De reddingsmiddelen voldoen weer aan de geldende maritieme veiligheidseisen.
New Tween Decks Built for Global Seatrade
8 July 2026VCU built two custom tween decks for Global Seatrade. The steel ship decks were fabricated in VCU’s own workshop and safely transported to Harlingen.
VCU Lease Life Jackets on Board HEBO Lift 2
8 July 2026VCU lease life jackets are used on board the crane vessel HEBO Lift 2. Thanks to periodic inspections and professional maintenance, the safety equipment continuously complies with current safety requirements.
Rapid Inspection of Hoist and Guy Wires on Board the Triton
8 July 2026Following an incident on board the Triton, VCU carried out a rapid visual inspection of the hoist and guy wires, allowing lifting operations to be safely resumed.
Major Refit on Board the UK-155 “Friendship”
8 July 2026VCU TCD has equipped the UK-155 “Friendship” with a new Volvo Penta D13 main engine, new auxiliary engines, and various technical upgrades for a reliable and future-proof installation.