Chemical tanker shipping · Since 1987
Swift, safe & sound.
Oudcomb B.V. builds and operates high-quality chemical tankers. With our own fleet – built entirely in-house – we put our knowledge and experience to work for the swift, safe and careful transport of chemicals on Europe’s inland waterways.
01 — About Oudcomb
Experience that keeps us afloat
Oudcomb B.V. is a true family business. Since 1987, Oudcomb has built and managed its own fleet of high-quality, stainless steel, double-hulled chemical tankers.
Transporting chemicals by inland waterway is, so to speak, in our DNA. Current owner Sjaak Oudakker (1966) started out in 1987 – as the youngest ship owner and captain on the Dutch rivers and the Rhine – with an older mineral oil tanker, the mts Travia. Shortly afterwards he merged with his father, who also owned several tankers and tank push barges. All vessels were sold, and in 1992 the first double-hulled chemical tanker built in-house slid down the slipway.
In the years that followed, father and son expanded the fleet from one to six high-quality chemical tankers with stainless steel cargo tanks. In 2011 Sjaak Oudakker Sr. sold his half of the shares to Sjaak Oudakker Jr. Today the next generation is on board as well: Dominique Oudakker (1992) for QHSE and Yannick Oudakker (1993) for technical management.
There is no better combination than the OUDakker COMBination.
On course since 1987
From father to son
Drag or scroll →
The start
Sjaak Oudakker starts out as the youngest captain-owner with the mts Travia.
Joining forces
Father and son combine their tankers and tank push barges.
Built in-house
The first self-built, double-hulled chemical tanker is launched.
Handover
Sjaak Oudakker Jr. takes over his father’s shares.
Third generation
Dominique and Yannick Oudakker strengthen QHSE and engineering.
Oranje Nassau VII
The 135-metre tanker is christened on 25 September.
02 — The fleet
Six tankers. One standard.
Stainless steel, double-hulled chemical tankers with ADN class C.2.2 – built in-house and maintained down to the last detail. Joined in 2026 by the Oranje Nassau VII.
ADN C.2.2 · Stainless · Double hull
Oranje Nassau
| Length | 110.00 m |
| Beam | 11.40 m |
| Capacity at 2.10 m | 1,188 t |
| Capacity at 2.30 m | 1,419 t |
| Capacity at 2.50 m | 1,652 t |
| Deadweight | 3,448 t |
| Tank capacity | 4,963 m³ |
| Pump capacity | 10 × 100 m³/h |
| ADN class | C.2.2 |
| Max. draught | 4.01 m |
| Double hull | Yes |
| Steel type | Stainless steel |
| Heating coils | Yes |
| Boiler | Yes |
| Registration no. | NL02327060 |
| Spill rail | Yes |
ADN C.2.2 · Stainless · Double hull
Oranje Nassau II
| Length | 110.00 m |
| Beam | 13.54 m |
| Capacity at 2.10 m | 1,294 t |
| Capacity at 2.30 m | 1,562 t |
| Capacity at 2.50 m | 1,832 t |
| Deadweight | 4,283 t |
| Tank capacity | 4,963 m³ |
| Pump capacity | 13 × 100 m³/h |
| ADN class | C.2.2 |
| Max. draught | 4.26 m |
| Double hull | Yes |
| Steel type | Stainless steel |
| Heating coils | Yes |
| Boiler | Yes |
| Registration no. | NL02331002 |
| Spill rail | Yes |
ADN C.2.2 · Stainless · Double hull
Oranje Nassau III
| Length | 110.00 m |
| Beam | 11.40 m |
| Capacity at 2.10 m | 1,199 t |
| Capacity at 2.30 m | 1,431 t |
| Capacity at 2.50 m | 1,664 t |
| Deadweight | 3,460 t |
| Tank capacity | 3,824 m³ |
| Pump capacity | 10 × 100 m³/h |
| ADN class | C.2.2 |
| Max. draught | 4.01 m |
| Double hull | Yes |
| Steel type | Stainless steel |
| Heating coils | Yes |
| Boiler | Yes |
| Registration no. | NL02330728 |
| Spill rail | Yes |
ADN C.2.2 · Stainless · Double hull
Oranje Nassau IV
| Length | 110.00 m |
| Beam | 11.40 m |
| Capacity at 2.10 m | 1,165 t |
| Capacity at 2.30 m | 1,395 t |
| Capacity at 2.50 m | 1,628 t |
| Deadweight | 3,425 t |
| Tank capacity | 3,729 m³ |
| Pump capacity | 10 × 100 m³/h |
| ADN class | C.2.2 |
| Max. draught | 4.00 m |
| Double hull | Yes |
| Steel type | Stainless steel |
| Heating coils | Yes |
| Boiler | Yes |
| Registration no. | NL02325714 |
| Spill rail | Yes |
ADN C.2.2 · Stainless · Double hull
Oranje Nassau V
| Length | 110.00 m |
| Beam | 14.05 m |
| Capacity at 2.10 m | 1,370 t |
| Capacity at 2.30 m | 1,656 t |
| Capacity at 2.50 m | 1,944 t |
| Deadweight | 5,034 t |
| Tank capacity | 5,225 m³ |
| Pump capacity | 14 × 100 m³/h |
| ADN class | C.2.2 |
| Max. draught | 4.60 m |
| Double hull | Yes |
| Steel type | Stainless steel |
| Heating coils | Yes |
| Boiler | Yes |
| Registration no. | NL02338486 |
| Spill rail | Yes |
ADN C.2.2 · Stainless · Double hull
Oranje Nassau VI
| Length | 110.00 m |
| Beam | 14.05 m |
| Capacity at 2.10 m | 1,357 t |
| Capacity at 2.30 m | 1,643 t |
| Capacity at 2.50 m | 1,931 t |
| Deadweight | 5,023 t |
| Tank capacity | 5,225 m³ |
| Pump capacity | 14 × 100 m³/h |
| ADN class | C.2.2 |
| Max. draught | 4.60 m |
| Double hull | Yes |
| Steel type | Stainless steel |
| Heating coils | Yes |
| Boiler | Yes |
| Registration no. | NL02338489 |
| Spill rail | Yes |
Oranje Nassau VII · arrival in the Netherlands
135 metres of craftsmanship,
seen from above.
03 — New to the fleet
Oranje Nassau VII
This 135-metre chemical tanker is the most complete realisation of Sjaak Oudakker’s vision to date: carrying a lot of cargo, even at extremely low water levels – without compromising on safety, flexibility or efficiency.
The mts Oranje Nassau VII is a 135 by 14 metre chemical tanker and the seventh addition to the Oudcomb B.V. fleet. After arriving from China, the vessel was fitted out at Neptune Marine with, among other things, two bow thrusters, three thrusters, spud poles and box coolers.
P.C. Kamp Scheeps- en Constructiewerken then completed the vessel, including the full technical and nautical finishing. After a week of trial runs – for the yard and for Lloyd’s Register – the Oranje Nassau VII was christened on 25 September at More-itz in Drimmelen, surrounded by family, friends and business relations.
The vessel was developed and built together with Mercurius Shipping Group. It is the second ship in this series and the next step in the expansion and modernisation of our fleet.
Facts & figures
04 — Custom shipbuilding
Experience to build on
From the very beginning, Oudcomb has designed and built its own vessels. We don’t keep that know-how to ourselves: we also build high-quality chemical tankers for clients – entirely to the client’s wishes and the demands of the market.
Oudcomb delivers turnkey vessels based on contemporary ship design and the latest technology, in line with all sustainability requirements. We have every discipline in-house to manage the construction of a tanker from start to delivery – in close cooperation with our clients, the right suppliers and our own qualified staff.
Concept
From the very first idea, we think along about sailing profile, cargo and possibilities.
Design
Contemporary ship design, optimised both technically and financially.
Build
Coordination of the yard, suppliers and our own qualified staff.
Delivery
A turnkey stainless steel tanker, ready for many years of safe sailing.
05 — Looking ahead
Experience you can sail on
With Oudcomb, clients sail on years of experience – not only in building and construction supervision, but also in looking ahead. We follow the latest technical innovations and even dare to look beyond inland shipping towards maritime shipping.
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Family tradition
The next generations think along and take the lead, with care, craftsmanship and personal contact as core values.
II
Full control
Design, construction, maintenance and operation: the entire process in our own hands.
III
Forward-looking solutions
Lower emissions, efficiency at low water levels, modern technology and sustainability are a matter of course for us.
06 — Careers at Oudcomb
Come on board.
At Oudcomb we believe in personal, long-term cooperation – with our clients and with our team. Looking for a challenging job or internship in inland shipping, and want to help shape the future of sustainable transport?
07 — Contact
Always within reach.
For transport, newbuilding or vacancies: contact our office in Giessenburg or Zug. For emergencies we are available day and night.
Giessenburg · The Netherlands
Oudcomb BV
3381 LG Giessenburg
Zug · Switzerland
Oudcomb AG
CH-6302 Zug