Shipyard De Hoop — Designers & Builders since 1889
Silver Origin, built by Shipyard De Hoop, underway at sea
Dutch shipbuilding. A new chapter.

Let's make
ship happen.

Custom shipbuilding, repair and refit.
A young, agile team. A flexible partner network.
Dutch expertise since 1889, with a digital mindset.

DESIGNERS & BUILDERS SINCE 1889TOLKAMER, THE NETHERLANDSBUILT BY DE HOOP · SILVER ORIGIN
01 / RIVER CRUISEBuild your next vessel ↗02 / OFFSHOREDefine your mission ↗03 / REFIT & INTERIORSPlan your next yard period ↗04 / OPEN SHIPYARDRealise your own project ↗05 / REPAIR & MAINTENANCEPlan your repair ↗
Dutch shipbuilding. Organised for today.

Experience since 1889.
Built around your next project.

A dedicated De Hoop team, a flexible network of specialists and extensive facilities in Tolkamer. We bring people, space and practical expertise together for newbuild, refit and repair.

Our renewed approach combines generations of shipbuilding knowledge with agile collaboration, AI and digital ways of working. Experienced professionals lead the decisions.

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De Hoop Interiors

Spaces that make
the voyage.

Our own interior shop and dedicated team bring marine interiors to life: cabins, public spaces and crew accommodation. Work directly with De Hoop or combine our in-house disciplines with specialist suppliers, around an agreed scope.

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Amadeus Silver · suite, Mozart deck
Amadeus Silver · suite, Mozart deck
Selected portfolio

Experience you
can see afloat.

A selection from De Hoop’s delivered-vessel portfolio. Different markets. The same commitment to custom shipbuilding.

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Celebrity Flora · expedition cruise vessel

Celebrity Flora

Expedition cruise vessel · Celebrity Cruises

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Linde-G

Linde-G

Multifunctional support & chase vessel · Rederij Groen

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Your project. Our yard.

Space to build.
Support to move forward.

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105,000 m²Yard and offices
200 × 60 mLargest slipway
3,000+Ship designs in our database

With Open Shipyard, owners can realise their own project on an agreed part of the yard, supported by De Hoop’s facilities, people and services.

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Shipyard De Hoop · Tolkamer, May 2026
Shipyard De Hoop · Tolkamer, May 2026
From the yard

Latest news.

7 November 2026

Flashback to Maritime History: The Iconic ‘Amethyst’

Looking back at our rich history of custom engineering and specialized shipbuilding, there are milestone projects that truly highlight the innovation and craftsmanship of Shipyard De Hoop. One of those extraordinary vessels is the Amethyst. Built in 1987, the Amethyst was a pioneer of its time. Designed by Workships Project Engineering as a semi-submersible support […]

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3 November 2026

Rescue team practicing different scenarios on the yard

Tolkamer, 31/10/2026 – Rescue team R&S Professionals B.V. practicing different scenarios on the yard, rescue drills involving victim rescue, evacuation and CPR are among the key elements of this training. Safety will always be a very important subject within our industry.

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27 October 2026

YN 499 “Dominus” — Hull Taking Shape

Tolkamer, 27/10/2026 — Another bow section was lifted into position today as the hull of the 70-metre Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV) Dominus continues to take shape. The remaining sections will be installed over the coming months, with most already at an advanced stage of production. Step by step, Dominus is coming together. Let’s make […]

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Your next project.
Let's make
ship happen.

Newbuild, repair, refit or interior outfitting. Tell us what you have in mind.

j.holthausen@dehoop.net ↗

Shipyard De Hoop
Bijlandseweg 17–19
6916 BH Tolkamer, The Netherlands

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