Since 1986 Peter Hatecke runs the company. Under his leadership especially the freefall lifeboat became an export hit. Nowadays customers all over the world trust in our innovative and high-quality products.
We rely on our proven location in Drochtersen and will continue design, engineering and production in Germany.
Hatecke profile (per 31.12.2009)
| Managing director: | Peter Hatecke |
| Location: | Drochtersen, Germany |
| No. of employes: | 115 |
| Trainees: | 5 |
| Annual turnover: | ~ 24 Mill. Euro |
| Share capital: | 100 000 Euro |
| Production: | Boats: 406 Davit systems: 262 |
| Building facilities | ~ 15.000 m² |
| Quality management system | DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certified by GL Module D as per European Directive |
| Recognitions | German Red Cross Social Sponsorship Nominated for "Mittelstandspres 2008" recognition for medium-sized companies |

2010-07-20: From Sept. 7-10 we invite all marine professionals to meet us in hall B5 at stand 472 for information, questions and comments.

2009-10-07: Hatecke and Hatecke Service have recently been audited by GL. We achieved upgrade to ISO 9001:2008 certification.

2009-9-14: On September 9 the Philippine ferry sank in the southern Philippines with nearly 1000 passengers. The civilian ship MV Myriad helped in the search and rescue with their Hatecke rescue boat.

2009-02-16: Beginning of February, we moved into new productions facilities. The workshop which is 4250 m² in size...


2009-01-21: The German Research Vessel “Maria S. Merian“ rescued an Italian couple from distress at sea…

The cruise market is becoming more and more important for us. See a short movie clip (in German only) from November 2008.
Note: Please make sure your speakers are turned on.

Hooks are part of the annual and 5-years inspections (see SOLAS changes enforced July 1, 2008). Before ordering a service please take into account that Hatecke hooks need to be replaced 5 years after production.

Our best sold fast rescue boat. For more information please contact sales@hatecke.de












