About us
Marine engineering,
built the Aquafarer way
We started in a coastal workshop with one boat and a stubborn belief: marine products should be engineered like they matter, because they do. Today we ship to over 40 countries, but every hull still passes through the same hands that started the company.
By the numbers
Built on the water,
driven by purpose
Aquafarer started in a coastal workshop with one boat and a stubborn belief: marine products should be engineered like they matter —because they do.
Our founders, two naval architects, saw an industry where corners were cut, materials were downgraded, and safety was treated as a checkbox. They built the first Aquafarer hull not for profit, but to prove that affordable marine gear could also be genuinely reliable.
That first hull is still in service today. That principle never changed.
We are not the biggest manufacturer. We do not make the cheapest products. But every hull that leaves our workshop passes through the same hands that started the company —and meets the same standard that first hull set.
Rooted in the ocean
The ocean is not our workplace. It is our teacher. Every design decision starts with understanding how water behaves, how conditions change, and how gear must respond.
Respect the Water
Water is unpredictable. Our products are engineered for the worst conditions, not the best. If a hull can handle a riptide, it will handle a lake. If a life vest works offshore, it is over-engineered for a river —and that is intentional.
Built to Last, Not to Replace
The most sustainable product is the one that does not need replacing. Marine-grade PVC, Hypalon, and drop-stitch construction are chosen for longevity. We still ship spare parts for hulls we built a decade ago.
Accessible by Design
Water sports should not be a luxury. We engineer products that deliver professional-grade performance at a price that makes sense for families, guides, and small operators —not just commercial fleets.
Engineered for the edge
of conditions
Every Aquafarer product starts with one question: what is the worst condition this will face? We design from the edge inward, not from the center outward.
Our drop-stitch cores are rated for 15 PSI —not because 12 PSI is insufficient for a lake, but because a 15 PSI board handles a sudden chop without flexing. Our Hypalon tubes are specified for commercial-grade UV resistance —not because every customer paddles in the tropics, but because UV degradation is the #1 cause of premature failure.
We do not design to a price point. We design to a failure point —then build well above it.
rating
tested
lifespan
Built to standards that matter
Every Aquafarer product is certified, tested, and backed by a warranty that means something.
ISO and CE Certified
Every product meets international safety and quality standards.
Material Excellence
Premium PVC and Hypalon fabrics tested for UV, abrasion, and temperature extremes.
Rigorous Testing
Each vessel undergoes pressure, buoyancy, and load tests before shipment.
2-Year Warranty
All Aquafarer products backed by comprehensive manufacturer warranty.
BSCI Certified
Social compliance audit verified — ethical manufacturing for European buyers.
REACH Compliant
All materials comply with EU chemical safety regulations.
What we build
A focused product line that we know inside out —no half-finished experiments, no badge-engineering.
RIB boats
Aluminium-hull RIBs from 3.3 m to 7.5 m. Designed for patrol, dive, fishing and family use.
Inflatable boats
PVC and Hypalon inflatable dinghies from 2.4 m to 4.2 m. Light, tough and easy to stow.
Superyacht tenders
Compact, high-spec RIBs custom-built to match the look of your mothership.
Accessories
Oars, pumps, covers, dry-bags, fuel tanks and electronics. All matched to our boats.
Refit & repair
In-house tube replacement, electronics retrofit and engine upgrades.
Custom builds
Project-by-project design for commercial, scientific and military customers.
Our values
Three principles that have shaped every product since day one.
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Build like it carries your family
Every hull, weld and fastener is treated as if our own families will use it.
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Engineer before we sell
If a spec is wrong, we change the spec —never the customer.
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Support that outlasts the warranty
Twenty-year-old hulls still call us for spare parts, and we still pick up.
Milestones
A short version of the Aquafarer story.
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Founded in a coastal workshop
Started by two naval architects with a CNC mill and a stubborn idea.
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First 1,000 hulls delivered
Reached in our seventh year, mostly through word of mouth and repeat customers.
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International export programme
Now shipping to 40+ countries with localised support partners on five continents.
Find us
Our locations
Coastal industrial park, building 4 —open Mon–Fri for visits by appointment.
Mediterranean port —refit, repair and warranty support for European customers.
Authorised service partners in Australia, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Brand
Explore Our Brand
Dive deeper into our marine engineering expertise, global presence, and the principles that drive us.
Marine Expertise
Decades of material science, precision manufacturing, and real-world testing — from PVC/Hypalon fabrication to deep-V hull design and drop-stitch technology.
Learn more →Global Presence
Shipping to 50+ countries from our Qingdao facility with authorized service partners across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.
Learn more →Why Aquafarer
Vertical integration, dual certification (ISO 9001 + BSCI), CE compliance, and low MOQs — built for brands, distributors, and government agencies.
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