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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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.
New HMPE Boom Wires for UK-93
8 July 2026VCU has equipped the UK-93 with new HMPE boom wires and boom blocks fitted with stainless steel sheaves. The upgraded rigging improves vessel stability, enhances safety on deck, and extends the service life of the installation.
Bulgia Life Rafts Inspected by VCU Safetycentre
8 July 2026VCU Safetycentre has inspected the life rafts of the training vessel Bulgia (formerly P803). Following the inspection, the life-saving equipment once again complies with current maritime safety requirements, ensuring a safe sailing season.
New Auxiliary Engines for UK-172 “Sursum Corda”
19 June 2026VCU TCD installed two new Volvow Penta D13 auxiliary engines on board the UK-172 “Sursum Corda” and carried out various maintenance and inspection works.
Load testing conducted on board the Awatea
19 June 2026VCU carried out various load tests on board the Awatea to verify the safety and reliability of cranes, lifting quipment, and attachment points.