With high-quality, innovative goods and services, VCU stands where technology meets
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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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Dredging, Offshore & Sea Shipping

SOLA completely up-to-date and certified

30 July 2025

SOLA (formerly Sola Fide RN‑1) is ready for her next role as a research vessel. The preparations include a complete LSA update carried out by VCU Safety, ensuring the ship complies with the applicable international safety requirements.

Fisheries

Quick and efficient VCU CombiRope installation in Denmark

25 July 2025

Recently, VCU was active in the port of Hanstholm (Denmark) to install a new VCU CombiRope on board a Norwegian fishing vessel.

Fisheries

New SumWing design for cutter O-231 “Den Hoope”

10 July 2025

For cutter O-231 Den Hoope of Rederij De Viertorre, VCU TCD has built two completely renewed SumWings. This latest generation was designed by HFK Engineering, with the focus on maximum efficiency, minimal seabed impact, and optimal reliability.

Fisheries

Urk celebrates new generation of maritime talent | VCU proud sponsor

10 July 2025

Urk has gained 22 sailors and 17 skippers. During a festive graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 5, students from Firda’s inland shipping program received their well-deserved diplomas.

Fisheries

Delivery and installation of the VCU CatchProcessing system.

9 July 2025

VCU has been awarded the contract to supply and install a complete VCU CatchProcessing System on board two new trawlers being built by Parkol Marine Engineering. These vessels are commissioned by Lockers Trawlers, a joint venture of UK Fisheries.

Fisheries

Chains and shackles back in stock

25 June 2025

Good news for everyone in the maritime sector: our chains and shakles are fully available again! Thanks to replenished stock and adjusted purchasing, we can now offer these products at significantly sharper prices.

Fisheries

Colleague speaks: Theun de Rooij about his work at VCU Safetycentre

24 June 2025

At VCU, we believe that people make the difference. Our colleagues are the strength of our organization. That’s why we’re happy to introduce you to the people behind VCU. In this edition, Theun de Rooij shares his experience working at the Safetycentre and what it means to contribute to safety in the maritime sector.

Vest-EL CatchManagement
Fisheries

VCU appoints Vest-El as official dealer for Denmark for the VCU CatchManagement system

16 June 2025

Starting June 2025, VCU will collaborate with Vest-El as the official dealer in Denmark for the CatchManagement system.