Our Team

The People Behind Aquafarer
— Engineering Freedom on Water

Founded in 2012 in Qingdao, China, Aquafarer was built by marine engineers, material scientists, and water sports enthusiasts who believed in making professional-grade inflatable watercraft accessible worldwide.

Aquafarer team meeting with overseas partners and clients

Our Founding

From a Coastal Workshop
to a 12,000 m² Facility

Aquafarer was founded by a team of marine engineers with decades of combined experience in inflatable boat design, PVC/Hypalon fabrication, and global marine equipment manufacturing.

Founded: 2012

Established in Qingdao, China — a major maritime hub with deep shipbuilding heritage.

200+ Employees

Including 50+ R&D engineers, quality control specialists, and production technicians.

12,000 m² Facility

Dedicated manufacturing plant with 6 production lines for RIBs, inflatable boats, and SUP boards.

50+ Countries Served

Exporting to Europe, Americas, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.

Leadership

Management & Engineering Leadership

Our leadership team brings together deep expertise in marine engineering, international trade, and quality management.

Founder & CEO

Toby Liu

15+ years in marine manufacturing. Previously led R&D at a major Chinese boat manufacturer. Holds multiple patents in inflatable boat design.

Chief Engineer

20+ years in PVC/Hypalon fabrication and deep-V hull design. Former technical director at a European marine engineering firm.

Head of R&D

PhD in Materials Science. Specializes in drop-stitch technology and high-frequency welding processes. 10+ years in textile composites.

Production Director

18+ years in lean manufacturing and production line optimization. Six Sigma Black Belt. Implemented ISO 9001 quality systems.

Quality Manager

12+ years in marine quality control. Certified CE and ISO auditor. Oversees testing for every production batch.

Sales & Operations Director

Helen Lee

15+ years in international B2B trade. Managed OEM/ODM partnerships across 30+ countries. Fluent in 4 languages.

Design Philosophy

Engineering-Led Design
— Every Detail Matters

Our engineering philosophy centers on three principles that guide every product we build.

- Reliability First: Every Aquafarer product is tested to withstand real-world conditions — from cold-water rescue operations to tropical resort rentals. We over-engineer where it matters most. - Manufacturing Precision: Our facilities use CNC cutting, high-frequency welding, and automated pressure testing. Every seam, every valve, every fitting meets documented specifications. - Continuous Innovation: Our R&D team evaluates new materials, production methods, and design improvements continuously. We do not wait for problems — we anticipate them.

Want to discuss a project with our team?

Our engineers are ready to advise on product selection, customization, and OEM/ODM partnerships.

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The People Behind Aquafarer— Engineering Freedom on Water

From a Coastal Workshopto a 12,000 m² Facility