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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Industry

New coating and lighting for the Etna

5 September 2025

The Etna, a vessel from Baggerbedrijf De Boer, recently underwent extensive maintenance. For this upgrade, VCU Store supplied a complete package of high-quality materials.

Industry

New in the VCU Store: Profaclean cleaning products

5 September 2025

The VCU Store is expanding its range with a powerful new brand: Profaclean. These professional cleaning products are specially developed for the maritime sector and are now available in the VCU Store.

Fisheries

Urgent job for DUC Diving: VCU Maritime delivers swift craftsmanship

22 August 2025

On Thursday afternoon, we received an urgent request from DUC Diving: the multifunctional work vessel RAM needed its anchor chains reversed as a matter of urgency. On Friday morning, our specialists were ready to carry out the job. However, during the unspooling it became clear that the existing chains were severely worn. Without wasting any…

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.