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Welcome to Schipyard Van Laar

Your trusted partner in ship repair, maintenance, and inspection since 1953

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About

Located in the fishing port of IJmuiden, Scheepswerf Van Laar has been delivering high-quality services to sea and inland vessels for over 70 years. Founded in 1953 as Sleephelling IJmuiden and integrated into Van Laar Maritime in 2004, our shipyard combines a strong maritime legacy with a forward-looking approach. From maintenance and repairs to inspections, our skilled team ensures your vessel is back in operation, quickly and reliably.

Services

Our shipyard is equipped with skilled professionals in metalwork, carpentry, and painting. With versatile infrastructure, we can handle a wide variety of vessels.

Repairs & Overhauls

  • Welding and steelwork
  • Structural reinforcement
  • Replacement and repair of propellers, shafts, and rudders
  • Engine and equipment overhauls

Maintenance & Treatments

  • High-pressure cleaning
  • Above- and below-waterline painting
  • Anode replacement
  • “Cut & Shave” hull treatment for optimal performance

Inspections & Certifications

  • Annual insurance inspections
  • Flag state inspections
  • Hull thickness measurements.

Our Facilities

  • Large slipway: up to 60 x 12 meters (max. 1800 tons)
  • Small slipway: up to 40 x 10 meters (max. 1000 tons)
Contact Us:

Address:

Westerduinweg 20
1976 BV IJmuiden
The Netherlands

Phone:

+31 (0)255 518 449

Email:

info@vanlaarmaritime.com

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