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 A [...]

  • 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. 

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