VABO Composites

GRP Composite Doors, Hatches & Custom Superstructures

VentOcean is the exclusive representative of VABO Composites in Türkiye, connecting shipyards, shipowners, yacht builders and naval project stakeholders with lightweight, durable and application-specific composite solutions for maritime use.

VABO’s composite products combine weight reduction, corrosion resistance and design flexibility, with options for fire resistance, insulation and other project-specific requirements.

About VABO Composites

VABO Composites is a Dutch manufacturer specialising in composite doors, hatches, ship masts, superstructures and custom-built solutions. With extensive engineering and manufacturing experience, the company supports projects from initial design and engineering through production and installation.

By making use of the properties of composite materials, VABO develops products that offer a practical alternative to conventional materials in applications where weight, durability, maintenance and integration are important considerations.

VABO Composites Product Range

VABO’s maritime portfolio covers several product groups:

Composite Doors: Lightweight ship doors with options for fire resistance, insulation and other functional requirements, available in standard and customised configurations.
Composite Hatches: Escape hatches, multipurpose hatches and deck hatches designed for different vessel layouts and installation requirements.
Superstructures & Ship Masts: Custom-engineered composite structures and mast solutions for specialised maritime applications.
Special Composite Solutions: Project-specific composite components developed according to design, operational and technical requirements.

Depending on the product and configuration, available features may include fire resistance, acoustic insulation, EMI shielding and shock resistance. Fire-rated options include FRD30 and FRD60 configurations, subject to the applicable product specifications and approvals.

Applications

VABO Composites solutions are suitable for a range of maritime projects, including:

Commercial shipbuilding
Superyachts and yacht construction
Naval vessel projects
Newbuilding and refit projects
Special-purpose vessels requiring lightweight or customised composite components

Product selection depends on the vessel design, required dimensions, operating conditions, classification requirements and applicable fire-safety standards.

VABO Composites Support in Türkiye

Through VentOcean’s exclusive representation, customers in Türkiye have a local point of contact for VABO Composites products and project enquiries.

We support customers with product selection, technical coordination, quotation requests and communication with VABO throughout the project development process. By bringing together local market knowledge and the manufacturer’s engineering expertise, we help identify suitable composite solutions for each application.