In the superyacht and megayacht industry, glazing is not a detail but an integral part of design, safety, and project execution. It influences regulatory compliance, weight, tolerances, aesthetics, and overall feasibility, while errors often only become apparent at a late stage and are costly to rectify. This requires specialists who oversee and control the entire glazing process.

RAFA Shipwindows & Marineglass supports shipyards worldwide in delivering certified and reliable glazing solutions. RAFA operates across vessels from approximately 24 metres up to the highest superyacht class, where CE-based solutions are no longer sufficient and classification requirements from Lloyd’s Register, American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, and DNV are leading.
We translate regulations and design requirements into feasible and safe end results; from strength calculations and weight optimisation to manufacturability, logistics, and onboard installation.

By approaching the entire process; engineering, certification, 3D measurement, production supervision, and installation, as one integrated system, risks are identified at an early stage and projects remain controlled. This reduces uncertainty and builds confidence within the project team.

In the river cruise sector, glazing defines comfort, safety, and the onboard experience. Large glass surfaces require reliable solutions that meet high standards in strength, acoustic performance, solar control, and durability, while vessels must remain continuously operational.

RAFA delivers certified glazing, entrance, and window solutions proven in practice.
We support both newbuild and refit projects, including panorama and façade glazing, automatic entrance doors, partitions, balustrades, and complex glass structures in public areas.

Through our integrated approach; from engineering to installation and service, projects remain controlled and vessels operational. Even during refits and modifications in operation, we respond quickly and effectively, with minimal disruption.

In the workboat segment, glazing is a critical factor in safety, visibility, and operational performance. RAFA delivers robust, certified glazing solutions that meet applicable standards and perform reliably under demanding conditions.

RAFA operates across a wide range of vessels, including defence and law enforcement fleets, passenger and river cruise vessels, tour boats, offshore vessels, specialised vessels, and amphibious platforms. Each vessel type has specific requirements in terms of safety, impact resistance, ballistic protection, visibility, and durability — requirements we translate into practical and sustainable solutions.

Through our integrated approach; from engineering to installation and service, projects remain controlled and vessels operational, even during refits and replacements under operational pressure

Not every project fits within a standard maritime segment. Some applications require bespoke solutions that fall outside conventional technical, regulatory, or operational frameworks.

This is where RAFA Shipwindows & Marineglass BV excels. With decades of experience in complex glazing challenges, we also support applications beyond traditional shipbuilding. RAFA delivers glazing solutions for amphibious platforms, specialised passenger concepts, and hybrid projects combining maritime and non-maritime requirements.

These applications demand tailored solutions in strength, safety, watertightness, visibility, and durability; often under non-standard regulations. We translate these exceptional requirements into feasible and reliable glazing solutions that perform in practice.