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Dockstavarvet AB

Dockstavarvet AB is a Swedish aluminum-boat manufacturer in Docksta, outside Ornskoldsvik, known for high-speed combat, patrol, interceptor, pilot, and rescue craft. Founded in 1905 as a family company, the yard became closely associated with the Combat Boat 90 program for the Swedish Amphibious Corps and later joined Saab's Kockums naval business.

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Dockstavarvet's defense relevance comes from compact, fast aluminum craft built for littoral movement, patrol, border security, and force-protection tasks. The company's own product material describes the CB 90 H as an all-aluminum fast assault craft reinforced for landings on unprepared beaches, while its IC 16 M adapts the CB90 concept into a dedicated patrol and security boat with high speed and a low radar profile.

The yard's history spans wooden boats, pilot craft, and commercial work, but modern public sources emphasize military and governmental users. Dockstavarvet said the Swedish CB90 production run reached 147 boats by October 2003 after prototype work began in 1988 and serial production started in 1990. Saab's 2017 acquisition announcement described the company as a leading aluminum-boat producer that had delivered more than 200 units on three continents.

High-speed combat boatsPatrol and interceptor craftAluminum pilot, rescue, and governmental workboatsNaval support and small-craft production

Notable Systems

Dockstavarvet IC16M / IC16MII interceptor craft, High-speed patrol / interceptor boat, Naval Systems

Dockstavarvet IC16M / IC16MII interceptor craft

High-speed patrol / interceptor boat

A CB90-derived patrol and security boat; Dockstavarvet describes the IC 16 M as a dedicated patrol design with crew accommodation, low profile, high maneuverability, and speed capability above 50 knots.

Sources: Interceptor Craft 16 M, Combat and Patrol Boats
Docksta CB90 / Combat Boat 90 H, Fast assault craft / combat boat, Naval Systems

Docksta CB90 / Combat Boat 90 H

Fast assault craft / combat boat

An all-aluminum fast assault craft developed for Swedish amphibious forces, with Dockstavarvet documenting prototype selection in 1988, serial production from 1990, and 147 Swedish boats delivered by October 2003.

Sources: Combat Boat 90 H, Rare unbeatable world record, Docksta CB90

Manufacturer History

  1. Dockstavarvet founded

    Dockstavarvet's centenary history says Nils Sundin started the family company in 1905 with a small workshop.

    Sources: Dockstavarvet 100 years 1905-2005

  2. Selected for Combat Boat 90 prototypes

    Dockstavarvet said it was selected in 1988 to construct two prototypes for the Swedish Combat Boat 90 H landing craft program.

    Sources: Rare unbeatable world record

  3. Swedish CB90 production run completed

    The last two of 147 Combat Boat 90 craft for the Swedish Amphibious Corps left Dockstavarvet in October 2003.

    Sources: Rare unbeatable world record

  4. Saab acquisition becomes effective

    Saab acquired N. Sundin Dockstavarvet AB and said the company would be organized within Saab business area Kockums.

    Sources: Saab Acquires Dockstavarvet shipyard

Website links
Official Dockstavarvet websiteSaab Docksta CB90 product pageDockstavarvet combat and patrol boats

Older Dockstavarvet pages use the legal name N. Sundin Dockstavarvet AB and the shorter Docksta form; Saab now markets the CB90 line under Docksta within its naval portfolio.

Manufacturer Sources

  • Saab Acquires Dockstavarvet shipyardPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports Saab's acquisition date, Kockums organization, founding year, northern Sweden location, aluminum-boat focus, and more than 200 delivered units. | Accessed: 2026-07-11
  • Dockstavarvet 100 years 1905-2005Publisher: Dockstavarvet | Note: Supports the 1905 origin, family-company history, and long-running customer-driven boatbuilding background. | Accessed: 2026-07-11
  • Rare unbeatable world recordPublisher: Dockstavarvet | Note: Supports CB90 prototype selection in 1988, serial production history, Swedish CB90 delivery count, and Docksta address details. | Accessed: 2026-07-11
  • Combat and Patrol BoatsPublisher: Dockstavarvet | Note: Supports Dockstavarvet's combat, patrol, interceptor, coast guard, pilot, rescue, and fire-fighting product areas and IC16M relationship to the CB90 concept. | Accessed: 2026-07-11
  • Combat Boat 90 HPublisher: Dockstavarvet | Note: Supports the CB90 product role as an all-aluminum fast assault craft and its reinforced landing-craft design. | Accessed: 2026-07-11
  • Photos and videos - CB 90 HPublisher: Dockstavarvet | Note: Supports official image provenance for the Combat Boat 90 H image. | Accessed: 2026-07-11
  • Interceptor Craft 16 MPublisher: Dockstavarvet | Note: Supports the IC16M product role, CB90-derived design background, patrol focus, low-profile description, and speed class. | Accessed: 2026-07-11
  • Docksta CB90Publisher: Saab | Note: Supports Saab's current Docksta CB90 product context, worldwide operating base, CB90 Next Generation features, and Docksta shipyard contact details. | Accessed: 2026-07-11

Produced weapons

Category

Naval Systems

Warships, submarines, unmanned surface vessels, naval craft, and maritime combat systems.

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Docksta CB90 / Combat Boat 90 H, Fast assault craft / combat boat, Naval Systems2014 Russia-Ukraine WarDocksta CB90 / Combat Boat 90 HFast assault craft / combat boatBuilt in: SwedenThe Docksta CB90, also known as Combat Boat 90 H or Stridsbat 90 H, is a Swedish all-aluminum fast assault craft produced by Dockstavarvet for littoral troop movement, cargo transport, and landing on unprepared beaches. Dockstavarvet says prototype work began after its 1988 selection, serial production started in 1990, and 147 Swedish boats had been delivered by October 2003. Manufacturer material identifies export and mission variants including CB 90 HCG, CB 90 HMN, Malaysian CB 90 H/HEX boats, CB 90 HS, and the modernized CB90 Next Generation / CB 90HSM.