Key facts & figures
120+ years of experience
850+ new build ships
300.000 annual production hours
Profile
Who we are
Royal Niestern Sander is a 100% Dutch shipyard. We are a versatile, strong and modern yard. We also have our own workshop. With over 100 years of knowledge and experience, Royal Niestern Sander can count itself among the best shipyards in the Northern Netherlands. We design, build, maintain and repair ships. Also, we are specialized in often complex customer-oriented ship conversions. The yard is located in the north of the Netherlands and has a direct connection to the North Sea and has three locations in the Northern of the Netherlands: Farmsum, Delfzijl and Eemshaven.
Our mission
It is our mission to offer the best total and tailor-made solutions in the field of ship building, ship repair and ship conversion.
Royal Niestern Sander was established in 1901 due to a great demand for shipbuilding activities in the Northern Netherlands and the passion of the founders for shipbuilding. Over the years the yard developed more and more specialisms and additional services and grew into the yard that it is now.
It is our top priority to be able to help customers as quickly and efficiently as possible. We will do everything we can to satisfy our customers. ‘Unburdening’ customers is what we prefer to do and the drive for everyone is working at Niestern Sander. “Your ship is in good hands with us!”
Our key markets
Market
Seagoing vessels
We have decades of experience in designing, operating and maintaining different types of seagoing vessels.
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Offshore
Niestern Sander offers a complete range of services to the offshore industry.
Market
Inland shipping
Niestern Sander has proven to build high quality inland barges, tankers and tugs.
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Dredging
With expertise and experience, Niestern Sander has built, maintained and repaired many types of dredgers.
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Tourism
Situated near the Wadden Sea and islands, the Niestern Sander yard is visited by many types of ferries.
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Defence
Niestern Sander has maintained and repaired many types of specialized Navy vessels, such a hydrographic and training vessels.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality
Health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) are all of the highest priority within the shipbuilding industry and within Royal Niestern Sander. They are decisive for the success and quality of our people and activities.
Watch our safety video
Our safety video is available in English, with Dutch, Polish, or Romanian subtitles.
