Advanced Maritime Solutions

• Made in The Netherlands - Advanced materials. Integrated engineering. Ultimate reliability.
• Advanced Composite Structures - Production of the composite ASWF topsides is now well underway.
• Specialised Naval Capabilities -  Sea demonstrations of  the wind-powered USV are planned for Q2 2027.

Made in the netherlands

Rondal develops and manufactures advanced composite structures and maritime systems for demanding applications. Building on decades of experience in the maritime sector, the company combines engineering, advanced composites, system integration, innovation and highly skilled production under one roof.

Rondal has extensive experience in developing and producing large, complex and highly integrated structures and systems. Its multidisciplinary teams bring together engineering expertise, advanced materials knowledge, precision manufacturing and practical experience in demanding maritime environments.

Reliability is a central priority. Rondal develops solutions that combine high performance with efficient production, consistent quality, ease of maintenance, and the potential to scale up. Designed for long-term operation in demanding maritime environments, these solutions turn advanced concepts and technologies into robust, practical applications.

The company supports customers and project partners through different stages of development, from concept and engineering to prototyping, qualification, industrialization and production. Its in-house capabilities provide a strong basis for close cooperation with shipyards, system integrators, knowledge institutes and technology partners.

Building on a Dutch maritime heritage spanning more than 140 years, Rondal brings a strong foundation of experience and expertise to demanding naval applications. Advanced Composite Structures combine lightweight construction, advanced materials, engineering integration, and reliable production, while Rondal’s Specialized Naval Capabilities bring together expertise in wind-powered solutions, foiling, and autonomy. Rondal works closely with shipyards, system integrators, research institutes, and technology partners to translate these capabilities into practical maritime solutions.

Advanced materials. Integrated engineering. Ultimate reliability.

 Advanced Composite Structures

 Rondal combines advanced composites, engineering and production expertise to develop lightweight, robust structures with a scalable approach to production for demanding maritime applications.

• Lightweight - Advanced composites deliver significant weight savings while meeting demanding naval requirements for signature management, electromagnetic shielding and survivability.
• Robust - Rondal develops resilient composite structures for demanding maritime environments, protecting valuable assets, systems and payloads.
• Scalable - Solutions are designed for industrialised, repeatable and scalable series production, all at the shortest possible lead-times.

Protect what matters. Enhance platform performance.

ASWF composite topsides production has started at Rondal

Production of the composite ASWF topsides has started and is now well underway at Rondal. The contract, awarded to Rondal by Damen Naval, represents the largest current composite order for European surface vessels.

Specialised Naval Capabilities

Rondal applies its maritime engineering expertise to emerging naval capabilities, including wind-powered solutions, foiling and autonomy, working in close cooperation with specialist partners.

Rondal's Skua 12, the sailing Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), is the solution for long duration missions over long distances. This 12 metre long USV harvests its energy for propulsion and sensors from wind, water and sun. Making the USV independent from fuel and capable of sailing undisturbed for a year. The USV is equipped with a standard set of sensors which can be expanded for specific payload options. Skua is designed to withstand all weather conditions and the innovative wing sail provides sufficient speed, even in light winds. It fits inside a 40 feet container.

SKUA 12: Wind-Powered USV

Energy-Independent  |  Long Endurance  |  Multi-purpose platform

• Mission capabilities  •  Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance  •  Maritime Domain Awareness  •  Anti-submarine Warfare  •  UAV / UUV / C-UAS deployment
• Wind-powered  •  Powerful double-element wing sail  •  Automatically trimmed  •  Attainable average speed of 8 kts
• Long endurance  •  Energy-independent using wind propulsion, underwater turbine and solar  •  Batteries and back-up propulsion for low-wind conditions  •  One year of uninterrupted operations, world-wide
• Standard sensor suite  •  FLIR Optical / IR camera  •  Radar  •  VHF & AIS  •  Multibeam sonar
• Payload area  •  3.0 x 1.1 m payload area  •  250 kg payload capacity  •  Continuous 1 kW electrical power  •  Data connections and moonpool
• Example payloads  •  Thin-line towed array  •  Hydrophones  •  UAV/UUV launch systems  •  High-power sonar system
• Deployment and logistics  •  Fits a standard 40 ft container  •  Easily transported  •  Rapid deployment world-wide

> Learn more about Rondal's SKUA 12 wind-powered USV: pdf (opens new tab)