Boats have always played a major role in the Tideman family.
It began with Bruno Johannes Tideman (1834 - 1883), a pioneer of modern shipbuilding in the Netherlands who received a Royal decoration for his innovative ideas. Generations later, that same pioneering spirit lives on in the Tideman RBB (Rigid Buoyancy Boat), combining a proud maritime heritage with modern HDPE innovation.
Tideman Boats is a Dutch boatbuilding company headquartered in
Hoorn. Our team of skilled craftsmen combines Dutch boatbuilding
expertise with modern HDPE technology to build strong, reliable
workboats for professional use worldwide.
For decades, Tideman has been at the forefront of professional
HDPE boat design, setting new standards for durability, safety and performance. Today, our boats are trusted by military forces, coast guards, rescue organizations, commercial operators and professional users around the world.
Over 100 Tideman boats have been built, with proven HDPE designs reviewed and approved by leading classification societies, including Bureau Veritas and DNV.
When professionals think of HDPE boats, they think of TIDEMAN !
As one of the pioneers in HDPE boat manufacturing, the Tideman name has become synonymous with quality, durability,
and uncompromising performance. Tideman boats are trusted worldwide by military forces, coast guards, rescue services,
government agencies and commercial operators.
From patrol and security missions to rescue, offshore support and demanding workboat operations, Tideman vessels have proven their performance in challenging marine environments. Built for professional end-users who demand reliability,
safety and durability, Tideman continues to set the benchmark for professional HDPE boats.
Building on its global success, Tideman Boats Netherlands
has established Tideman Craft as its dedicated manufacturing
and distribution hub for the Southeast Asian market.
Operated by PH Marine Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) and
Ocean Industries Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
Tideman Craft combines proven Dutch engineering with
regional manufacturing expertise to deliver world-class quality
closer to our customers.
This strategic expansion reduces shipping costs, shortens delivery times and enables faster, more responsive after-sales support throughout the region. Customers benefit from locally manufactured vessels while maintaining the engineering standards, quality and performance that have made Tideman a globally respected name in professional HDPE boats.
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.