Estonian ship and boat manufacturing is diverse, ranging from row and motor boats to various yachts and work boats. Estonian boat- and shipbuilding companies mainly focus on small-series production and one-off projects.

Benefitting from the small size of Estonia, networks of educational and research institutions, companies and local governments work together closely. The high quality and innovativeness of the local leisure and workboat building create a great opportunity for efficient and flexible testing of manufacturing technologies and materials.