The quayside forge was established in collaboration with the Dutch Guild for Ornamental Metalwork, which is part of the Metaalunie, the Dutch Employers' Organisation for Small- and Medium-Sized Companies in the Metal Industry. Their aim is to promote interest in ornamental metalwork to as wide an audience as possible, as well as providing training courses and supervision to volunteers, the long-term unemployed and third parties.
In addition to training courses, work in the forge primarily involves the ironwork for De 7 Provinciën. Ironwork is also made for the maintenance of the Batavia, including rigging hooks in all shapes and sizes, rivets, trusses and locks, armaments, tools and nails.
