Founded in 1922 as a cooperative partnership to maintain and repair fishing vessels under the name 'Industrielle des Pêcheries,' the company initially focused on the fishing industry.
After World War II, the company shifted its focus primarily to maintaining the Icelandic fleet. This activity expanded into general technical work both within and outside the sea fishing sector.
From the late 1970s onwards, a wide variety of vessels were also built at the IDP shipyard, including motorized lighters, rescue boats, and numerous fishing and dredging ships.
The shipyard also carried out numerous conversions, refurbishments, and engine reconditioning on fishing vessels, dredgers, and merchant ships.
The acquisition of the shipbuilding halls in the Ostend inner harbor in June 2013 opened up new possibilities. This large hall connects to the ship lift in the inner harbor and can accommodate two vessels, each up to 75 meters in length.
Thanks to this facility, Shipyard I.D.P. was able to expand its activities into high-tech projects and provide top-level service to sophisticated vessels, such as the fast catamarans supporting offshore wind farms.
As a result, Shipyard I.D.P. offers a wide range of high-quality services, from repairs and modifications to new builds. Customers can always rely on expert advice and support throughout the entire project. The experience and know-how of the shipyard's staff ensure the outstanding quality of all activities at Shipyard I.D.P.
IDP Shipyard is a dedicated repair and maintenance facility based in Oostende, Belgium, at the heart of European offshore and offshore wind activities.
We combine engineering expertise, efficient workflows, and high-quality workmanship to support fleets operating across the North Sea region.
IDP is one shipyard with two locations.
This location is tide-free and centrally located in the Ostend fishing dock (outer harbour). Here we have the necessary berths for, among others, CTVs (crew transfer vessels), fishing vessels, and other workboats.
Here we can offer the following services:
Delivery of parts and supplies is ensured through collaborations with an extensive network of suppliers.
The second location is well sheltered and situated in the Ostend inner harbour. Our synchrolift, with a lifting capacity of up to 1,850 tons, is connected to an open-air cleaning area and two large ship repair halls where we can accommodate vessels up to 75 metres in length. The halls are equipped with an air ventilation system.
At this location we can offer following services:
It is our mission to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable ship repair solutions that keep our clients’ vessels at peak performance.
Precision work, durable results
Short lead times & fast interventions
Environmentally conscious operations
Strict procedures & certified teams
Tailor-made solutions for every client
