VCU Maritime specializes in providing complete service solutions, including the supply and installation of steel wires, chains, ropes, and netting.
The production of complete fishing nets takes place in close collaboration with our customers. A key element in this process is our proprietary simulation software, developed in-house by VCU. This program allows us to realistically simulate net designs for various fishing methods, significantly improving their functionality and effectiveness. All designs are carefully stored and managed within our net management system.
From custom outfitting of vessels to crew assistance, VCU delivers full-service maritime support. With a fleet of fully equipped service vehicles, including four crane trucks (65 to 110 ton/metre capacity) we provide high-quality on-site solutions. Our cranes are fitted with hydraulic systems and heavy-duty winches, enabling us to professionally tension and wind new wires and ropes onto your vessel, while removing and disposing of the old lines all in one visit.
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Ga naar klantenportalVCU Maritime offers a large and diverse range of products for the maritime world. Whatever you need, VCU Maritime is here to help.
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VCU Maritime is fully equipped to support your company with everything required for industrial operations.
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VCU Maritime B.V. specializes in delivering comprehensive services, including outfitting vessels, supplying and installing steel wires, chains, and ropes. We also provide full custom-fit vessel equipment based on the ship’s specific requirements. In addition, we offer crew support to ensure they become familiar with the equipment as quickly and efficiently as possible
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For offshore operations, VCU Maritime has everything needed to fully equip your vessel or pontoon for offshore work. In principle, we supply all components with certification. Additionally, we work with various IACS classification societies such as Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, Det Norske Veritas, Registro Italiano Navale, the American Bureau of Shipping, and others
Whether it’s a towing wire or the complete outfitting of a pontoon, including rigging support and certification guidance, VCU Maritime is ready to assist. Whatever your needs may be, VCU Maritime is ready to support you
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VCU Maritime is a leading global supplier of steel wire. Thanks to our direct collaboration with manufacturers, we are able to design and produce both standard and highly specialized, complex steel wire solutions. Whether you require conventional wire or a customized specification, we offer a wide range of possibilities to meet your needs
VCU Maritime specializes in on-site pre-tensioned spooling of steel wire ropes. Our trucks are equipped with knuckle boom cranes and hydraulic reel machines, enabling us to spool steel wire under tension. This process not only increases reliability but also extends the service life of your steel wire ropes.
At VCU Maritime, we carry out inspections and visual checks on steel wire ropes to ensure safety and quality. Using magnetic testing methods, we detect hidden defects that are not visible to the naked eye. To extend the lifespan of the wire ropes, we also perform maintenance by pressure-lubricating the cables. These services ensure your steel wire ropes are optimally protected and ready for use.
We supply steel wire ropes with a variety of end terminations of your choice. Options include splicing, clamping, socketing, or tip welding. In addition, we offer a complete range of related accessories, such as hardware, shackles, turnbuckles, sockets, and thimbles, ensuring we can meet all your needs.
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VCU Maritime is a leading global supplier of rope. Through our direct partnerships with manufacturers, we offer a wide range of both standard and specialized ropes. Staying at the forefront of innovation, we are able to supply all types of rope with certification, tailored to your specific requirements.
We supply rope with a wide range of end terminations, including various types of eye splices, thimbles, and protective coverings. In addition, we offer on-site repair services directly at the customer’s location. Our extensive product range also includes hardware and connectors to fully meet your requirements and ensure the optimal use of our rope solutions.
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VCU Maritime supplies high-quality chains suitable for a wide range of applications, including towing chains, lashing chains, anchoring systems, mooring systems, lifting and hoisting operations, as well as ballast deployment. Our chains meet strict quality standards, ensuring long service life and reliable performance.
We can supply these chains in various finishes, including untreated, painted, galvanized, or bitumen-coated, and they are also available in stainless steel AISI 316.
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The production of complete fishing nets takes place in close collaboration with our customers. A key element in this process is our proprietary simulation software, developed in-house by VCU. This program allows us to realistically simulate net designs for various fishing methods, significantly improving their functionality and effectiveness. All designs are carefully stored and managed within our net management system.
For more information, send us an e-mail or get in touch via the contactpagina.
Twin-rig fishing involves the use of two nets that are deployed overboard from the stern of the vessel.
The two nets are connected to each other horizontally. At the outer ends of the nets, there are otter boards, and in the center, where the nets are joined, a central weight is attached. As the rubber cables are dragged behind the otter boards, clouds of sediment are stirred up, startling the fish and causing them to swim into the nets.
This fishing method is primarily used to catch plaice. For twin-rig fishing, VCU Maritime offers everything needed to equip your vessel for this technique. This includes otter boards, central weights, rubber cables, and the nets themselves.
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In quadrig fishing, four nets are deployed overboard from the stern of the vessel. The four nets are connected to each other horizontally. At the outer ends of the nets, otter boards are attached, and in the center where the nets are joined a central weight or clump is positioned.
This fishing method is primarily used to catch langoustine.
For quadrig fishing, VCU Maritime offers everything needed to equip your vessel for this method. This includes otter boards, central weights, rubber cables, and the nets them
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In single rig fishing, a single net is deployed over the stern of the vessel. This method is also known as otter board fishing
At both ends of the net, there is an otter board, which is connected to the vessel via the fishing lines.
This fishing method is primarily used to catch squid on rough and rocky seabeds.
For single rig fishing, VCU Maritime offers everything you need to equip your vessel for this type of fishery.
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Outrig fishing involves the use of two nets, with each outrig net equipped with its own otter boards on either side.
Outrig fishing is applied on beam trawl vessels, where each outrigger operates a trawl door on either side of the ship, fishing with a single net stretched between the two doors.”
VCU Maritime offers all the necessary equipment for outrig fishing, including specialized outrig trawl doors, nets, and all materials required to convert your vessel to the outrig fishing method
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Beam trawl fishing involves the use of two nets, deployed simultaneously from both sides of the vessel using outriggers The nets are kept open by means of an iron pipe, also referred to as a beam. Attached to the gear are tickler chains, which stir up the seabed and startle flatfish, causing them to swim up into the path of the nets
VCU Maritime has a 22-meter-high shaft, which is unique within the Dutch fishing industry and offers significant advantages to fishermen.
The advantages of this net chute are:
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Beam trawl fishing involves the use of two nets, deployed simultaneously from both sides of the vessel using outriggers The nets are kept open by means of an iron pipe, also referred to as a beam. Attached to the gear are tickler chains, which stir up the seabed and startle flatfish, causing them to swim up into the path of the nets Due to the fact that the nets are dragged over the seabed, high-quality netting is essential.
VCU Maritime has a 22-meter-high shaft, which is unique within the Dutch fishing industry and offers significant advantages to fishermen.
The advantages of this net chute are:
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Flyshoot fishing involves the use of a single net and approximately 2 x 3,500 meters of combination rope.
During fishing operations, a buoy is first deployed overboard, to which the flyshoot rope (combination rope) of approximately 3,500 meters is attached. The vessel then sails in a half-circle.
Next, the net is set overboard. The vessel completes the circle using the second 3,500-meter rope and returns to the buoy.
At this point, the crew retrieves the end of the rope along with the buoy and hauls in the net.
With flyshoot fishing, the vessel remains mostly stationary while the net is being hauled in.
For flyshoot fishing, VCU Maritime offers everything you need to fully equip your vessel. This includes the VCU CombiRope, flyshoot nets, as well as the buoy set and all necessary leaders, bridles, and hauling equipment to complete the setup.
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