Impact Resistance
HDPE’s natural toughness and durability make HDPE capable of withstanding impact from collisions with debris, rocks, or other vessels, reducing the risk of damage and costly repairs.
Sustainable
HDPE is recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly choice for workboat hulls, with the potential for material reuse. Its low carbon footprint makes it the most sustainable choice in boat hulls.
Lightweight Material
HDPE has a lighter density than water, making it naturally float on water. This helps the buoyancy of our vessels, increasing the max payload.
Cost Effective
HDPE’s durability and low maintenance requirements can result in a reduction of operational costs over the lifespan of the workboat. Less time in the shipyard also means more time on the water.
Corrosion-Free
Unlike metals, HDPE is inert and a good isolator, therefore it doesn’t corrode, rust, or degrade when exposed to saltwater, so no galvanic corrosion!
Long Lifespan
HDPE hulls undergo no ageing and can endure prolonged exposure to UV rays without significant degradation, ensuring a longer service life for workboats.
Built for demanding work on the water, Tideman Craft brings Dutch boat design to Southeast Asia. Our high-density polyethylene (HDPE) workboats combine tough, corrosion-resistant hulls with practical layouts and low maintenance requirements.
Available in lengths from 7 to 12 metres, our boats offer flexible customisation, including your choice of engines, equipment, and outfitting to suit your operational needs.
From patrol and rescue to diving support and commercial operations, each boat is configured around your mission—giving your crew the capability and confidence to get the job done.
Building on its global success, Tideman Boats Netherlands has established Tideman Craft as its dedicated manufacturing and distribution hub for the Southeast Asian market. Combines proven Dutch engineering with regional manufacturing expertise to deliver world-class quality closer to our customers.
Following the successful establishment of Tideman Marine in the United States, the launch of Tideman Craft marks the next milestone in Tideman’s international growth - bringing industry - leading HDPE boat technology, regional manufacturing and dedicated local support to customers across Southeast Asia.