Grip on Water - Nautical Support & Special Tech for Film Industry

Services

Nautical Support

Comprehensive nautical support for feature films and television productions. We provide specialized vessels, experienced crew, and complete coordination for water-based scenes and stunts.

Special Tech

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems for props, platforms, and scenic elements on and under the surface. Safety-first engineering for crew and talent in film and art productions.

Marine Coordination

Professional coordination of all water-based production elements, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency. Expertise in water traffic management, logistics planning, and safety protocols.

Custom Rigs

Custom rigging solutions for land and underwater applications. When standard equipment falls short, we engineer bespoke solutions for confined spaces and extreme conditions.

Our Fleet

POSEIDON

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HERCULES

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TRITON

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ARTEMIS

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TITAN

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AIRBORNE

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PALLAS

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THUMB

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POSEIDON

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HERCULES

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TRITON

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ARTEMIS

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TITAN

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AIRBORNE

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PALLAS

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THUMB

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Camera Boats

Poseidon

10 Meter Fast RIB

High-speed 600HP rigid inflatable boat perfect for fast-paced action sequences and rapid equipment transport.

Length

10m

Power

600HP

Hercules

8 Meter Jet-Driven RIB

Powerful jet-driven vessel ideal for shallow water operations and dynamic camera work.

Length

Drive

Jet

Triton

High-Power Film Waterscooter

Specialized watercraft designed for film work, reaching speeds up to 115km/h for dynamic action shots and agile camera work.

Top Speed

115km/h

Drive

Jet

Support Vessels

Artemis

Fast RIB

275HP fast RIB for safety operations, nautical support, and traffic management.

Power

275HP

Role

Safety

Thumb

27m² Pontoon

Stable platform ideal for camera setups, lighting rigs, and large crew operations.

Deck Area

27m²

Type

Pontoon

Triton

Safety Waterscooter

Fast rescue waterscooter with jet propulsion safe for people in the water.

Purpose

Safety

Drive

Jet

Pallas

6 Meter Support Boat

Compact support vessel perfect for equipment transport and crew coordination on set.

Length

Role

Support

Airborne

4 Meter Electric Support

Compact fully electric vessel for tight spaces, equipped with custom steel deck for small crane operations.

Length

Power

Electric

Titan

18 Meter Motorized Pontoon

Large flatbed pontoon for floating sets and heavy-duty production support.

Length

18m

Type

Flatbed

Picture Boats

Kamper Kogge

Lampje (2022)

Authentic replica of the historic Kamper Kogge, serving as a floating set for the mini series Lampje.

90s Speed Boat

Amsterdamned (2025)

Steel-enforced boat with hidden rigging points and safety constructions for stunts.

Roger Jeanine

De Machine (2026)

Former fishing vessel Roger Jeanine, serving as floating set for the upcoming documentary.

Dutch Police RIB

Amsterdamned (2025)

Authentic police vessel replica for film productions requiring law enforcement watercraft.

Romantic saloonboat

Amsterdamned (2025)

Romantic wooden Swiss saloonboat attacked and punctured by the canal killer, then rescued by firefighters.

Dutch Navy Rib

Amsterdamned (2025)

Marine or special police forces vessel for specialized law enforcement operations.

Pilot tender

Vodafone commercial (2021)

Former pilot tender from Rotterdam, now operated by Vaarwens and featured in Vodafone commercial.

French Police RIB

Under Paris (2024)

Versatile 300HP RIB for water traffic control, support operations, and safety boat capabilities.

Wooden boat

Lampje (2022)

The authentic rowing sloop used by one of the main characters in mini series Lampje.

Many More

Various Projects

Extensive collection of picture boats and replica vessels available for film productions.

Meet the Crew

Hans Broers

Founder & Owner

With 30 years of hands-on experience in marine operations and film industry support, Hans brings unparalleled practical expertise to every project. His extensive knowledge of water-based film work has made Grip on Water a trusted name in the industry.

Frerik Scheffer

Owner & Head Engineer

With a strong engineering background and professional skipper credentials from the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution, Frerik designs and develops custom parts and rigs using cutting-edge CAD technology for the film industry.

Hans and Frerik collaborate with 30+ trusted professionals including safety divers, precision boat drivers, underwater film crews, riggers, welders, and carpenters.

Engineering projects

Hydraulic ship set

Heweliusz (Netflix)

A set for the Polish Netflix movie Heweliusz. For a stunt scene, a cut-out of the ship was created and filmed from the side in the water studios of LITES. The set was mounted on a hydraulic platform, mimicking the ship's movement.

Underwater carousel

Sous La Seine (Netflix)

For the French Netflix movie Sous La Seine (Under Paris), an underwater carousel was engineered that mounted an underwater camera on one side and the actor on the other. This setup enabled the exact shot envisioned by the DOP.

Custom crane base

In-house equipment

A specially engineered base for heavy crane setups on the fast camera boat Poseidon, maintaining stability at speeds up to 100km/h on rough seas. Features integrated storage and cheeseplates for heavy-duty cranes up to twelve meters.

Certified Member

Grip on Water is a proud member of the Koninklijke Metaalunie (Royal Dutch Metalworking Association), ensuring the highest standards in metal fabrication, welding, and engineering services for the film industry.