History

Founded in 1860 as a small shipyard crafting wooden boats, Akerboom has grown into a leader in yacht equipment. Joining the Royal De Vries Group in 1986, we became integral to producing equipment for Feadship’s world-renowned superyachts. Built on a legacy of Dutch shipbuilding excellence, Akerboom continues to uphold the meticulous standards for which the Netherlands is known, delivering cutting-edge equipment with a commitment to quality and innovation for luxury yachts worldwide.

Stories

  • 04/02/2026

    As many of you know, Akerboom recently reopened the monumental Gemeente School in Leiden. To mark this historic moment, Henk Akerboom and Aad Akerboom spent countless hours exploring the company’s archives, collecting material for a new historical exhibition.

  • 02/06/2025

    Fifteen years after her delivery, the Feadship M.Y. Kahalani continues to exemplify the enduring quality of Dutch craftsmanship — both in design and performance. Akerboom Yacht Equipment, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, is proud to have played a role in that legacy from the beginning, supplying key systems including the gangway, transom hatch, and shaft line.

  • 01/04/2025

    Among our valued clients is MY Mirage, Feadship build number 621—a vessel that holds a special place in Akerboom’s history. This yacht represents a significant milestone: it was the first project where Akerboom, after decades of crafting water-lubricated propeller shaft installations for working vessels, introduced an oil bath shaft system.