Vanhaven BV

The Next Generation in Corporate Ship Management.

Vanhaven B.V.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Vanhaven B.V. is a modern ship management and brokerage company offering integrated solutions with direct access to international finance.

From technical operations to cargo connections, from human resource planning to transparent revenue structures — we deliver a full-cycle system for shipowners, cargo stakeholders, and investors.

Vanhaven is not just a ship management firm; it is a strategic structure built on sustainability, vision, and trust — managing both ship acquisitions and operations with a long-term outlook.

About Us

Proven Experience. Next-Gen Model.

Vanhaven B.V. was founded by professionals with over 25 years of experience in chartering, technical and commercial ship management, ship ownership, entrepreneurship, and maritime finance.

We have built a scalable, transparent, and future-oriented structure that not only handles operations — but delivers strategic insight and financial clarity.
Our financial model prioritizes long-term sustainability over short-term gain. Every process is shaped by regulatory alignment, foresight, and transparency.

Our Services

From precision chartering to real-time investor dashboards, our fully integrated service suite unlocks performance and resilience at every stage of your fleet’s life cycle. Discover how Vanhaven turns maritime complexity into lasting competitive advantage—on deck, on shore, and on the balance sheet.

Chartering & Commercial Management

Strategic matching of cargo with vessels on a per-ship basis
Integrated model balancing profitability, timing, and compliance
Precision-led operations based on the principle of “right cargo, right time, right route”
To build a reliable, data-driven, and fully transparent revenue structure

Technical Management

Digital tracking of maintenance, class, procurement, fuel, emissions, and documentation
Full compliance with international standards — turning regulations into competitive advantage
Legal, insurance, classification, emissions, and fuel procurement guided by trusted advisors
From vessel acquisition to daily operations, we minimize risk and prepare for the future — today.

Crew Management

Long-term workforce planning to counter industry turnover
Certification paired with life-skill and psychological training
Resilient, loyalty-based crew aligned with company culture

Investor Relations & Financial Transparency

Real-time financial dashboards for each vessel
Transparent reporting and participatory investment model
Investors are not only profit participants, but active partners in all operational stages

Vision & Mission

“For us, shipping is not about adjusting the sails — it’s about reading the wind before it arrives.”

Our Vision

To redefine shipping not just as transportation, but as a system driven by strategy, investment, and people
To operate vessels that create their own demand, through regulatory alignment and commercial foresight
To lead the industry with modern management systems, sustainable investment models, and high compliance standards. Compliance shaps the future of maritime. We see it not as a burden, but as an opportunity.

Our Mission

To deliver an integrated business model that manages ship acquisitions and operations with access to international capita
To turn ship management into a value-generating framework for all stakeholders
To integrate people, technical expertise, and finance into one strategic system
To build a reliable, data-driven, and fully transparent revenue structure

Why Vanhaven?

Strategic investment opportunities in maritime excellence

Integrated ship ownership and management model with access to global finance

Dedicated dashboards and reporting tools per vessel

Risk-managed and shared control partnership structure

Direct your capital into a transparent, measurable, and professionally managed maritime model

Where We Are

Anchored in the heart of Rotterdam’s maritime district, our headquarters keep us steps away from Europe’s busiest port and within easy reach by road, rail, and water taxi.

Westplein 12, 3016 BM Rotterdam – Nederland

Vanhaven BV

Westplein 12, 3016 BM Rotterdam - Nederland

Integrated shipping solutions with global finance access.

Our Services

Chartering
Commercial Management
Technical Management
Crew Management
Investor Relations
Financial Transparency

Vanhaven BV

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Contact Us

info@vanhaven.nl
Westplein 12, 3016 BM
Rotterdam – Nederland