On December 10 the 2025 edition of the Maritime Monitor was presented to Minister Tieman (Infrastructure and Water Management). The results show that the maritime sector accounts for more than 310,000 jobs in the Netherlands and generates over €94 billion in revenue. The Maritime Monitor (and the Port Monitor) are published annually on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
The figures underscore the crucial role that the maritime sector plays in the Dutch economy and labour market. Employment in the sector even increased slightly in 2024 compared to the previous year.
The transition to a more sustainable maritime industry remains a complex challenge, but the number of Dutch-flagged vessels operating with alternative propulsion systems is growing. Around sixty vessels now sail using combinations of diesel, electric propulsion, LNG or methanol.
Securing the future of maritime activities
The government recognises the vital importance of the sector to the Netherlands. To secure the future of maritime activities in the Netherlands, government and industry are working together through the Maritime Manufacturing Industry Sector Agenda. Several so-called frontrunner projects are underway to keep the sector strong and resilient.
One of these frontrunner projects is the Maritime Master Plan, aimed at building 30 climate-neutral vessels. Another, the Shipyard of the Future, focuses on reducing shipbuilding costs by 10 to 15 percent through smarter collaboration.
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Maritime Monitor
The Maritime Monitor is an annual research publication, commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, in which the socio-economic effects of the Dutch maritime cluster are presented. The report consists of two parts: Part A, which discusses in detail the processes and people behind important strategic developments; and Part B, which details the quantitative indicators per topic.