With high-quality, innovative goods and services, VCU stands where technology meets
the sea.
The Maritime
Specialist
About usNavigating tomorrow
Together
From our headquarters in Urk, we have been supplying, building, and maintaining vessels on sites across Europe since 1922.
Sectors
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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VCU present at Europort 2025 in Rotterdam
10 October 2025From November 4 to 7, 2025, VCU will be present at Europort in Rotterdam, the leading exhibition for the international maritime industry.
New coating and lighting for the Etna
5 September 2025The Etna, a vessel from Baggerbedrijf De Boer, recently underwent extensive maintenance. For this upgrade, VCU Store supplied a complete package of high-quality materials.
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5 September 2025The 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.
Urgent job for DUC Diving: VCU Maritime delivers swift craftsmanship
22 August 2025On 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…
SOLA completely up-to-date and certified
30 July 2025SOLA (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.
Quick and efficient VCU CombiRope installation in Denmark
25 July 2025Recently, VCU was active in the port of Hanstholm (Denmark) to install a new VCU CombiRope on board a Norwegian fishing vessel.
New SumWing design for cutter O-231 “Den Hoope”
10 July 2025For 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.
Urk celebrates new generation of maritime talent | VCU proud sponsor
10 July 2025Urk 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.
