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Friday, March 20, 2026
Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries
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Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The

March 20, 2026
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army
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Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army

On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST)

March 4, 2026
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Monday, February 23, 2026
An illustration of the Damen LST100 design for the Landing Craft Heavy vessels
Defense

Austal Lands $2.8B Deal to Build Australia’s New Heavy Landing Craft Fleet

Austal Limited has secured a A$4 billion (USD $2.82 billion) contract from the Commonwealth of Australia to build eight 100-meter Landing Craft Heavy

February 23, 2026
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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Damen announces successful sea trials for seventh BC Ferries’ Island Class
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Damen announces successful sea trials for seventh BC Ferries’ Island Class

Damen Shipyards Group has announced the successful completion of sea trials for the latest Island Class ferry for BC Ferries. The seventh Island Class vessel

February 5, 2026
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Damen announces contract with Qatari Emiri Navy for two ASD Tugs 3212
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Damen announces contract with Qatari Emiri Navy for two ASD Tugs 3212

Damen Shipyards Group has announced a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212. The contract was announced at

January 21, 2026
Total Views: 790

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Georg Fischer LATAM contracted for PES project
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Georg Fischer LATAM contracted for PES project

Damen Naval expands Colombian involvement by contracting Georg Fischer for the PES project in LATAM. Under this project, a Damen SIGMA frigate will be built by

January 7, 2026
Total Views: 376

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Damen acquires UK-based I.M.E Group
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Damen acquires UK-based I.M.E Group

Next step in development of UK services offering Damen has announced the acquisition of Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd. The acquisition follows close

November 12, 2025
Total Views: 1383

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Damen signs with Chomex Marino for two next-generation Offshore Support Tugs 
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Damen signs with Chomex Marino for two next-generation Offshore Support Tugs 

New vessels to operate in Gulf of Mexico with Woodside Energy Damen Shipyards Group and Chomex Marino signed a contract for the construction of two Damen

October 7, 2025
Total Views: 395

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Damen-Shiprepair-Rotterdam-yard
Defense

Crisis At NATO Shipbuilder Unsettles Europe’s Defense Plans

By Charlotte Hughes-Morgan Sep 19, 2025 (Bloomberg) –On a chilly day this February, Dutch Crown Princess Amalia smashed a champagne bottle against

September 20, 2025
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Friday, August 29, 2025
Damen launches latest Island Class for BC Ferries
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Damen launches latest Island Class for BC Ferries

The second in a series of four fully electric-ready ferries On 27 August, Damen Shipyards Group launched the latest Island Class ferry for Canada’s BC

August 29, 2025
Total Views: 761

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Damen signs with Arena Offshore A.S.for Turkish construction of Stan Tugs 1606
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Damen signs with Arena Offshore A.S.for Turkish construction of Stan Tugs 1606

Damen has chosen Arena Offshore A.S. for the construction of two Stan Tugs 1606, marking its first design collaboration with an external company in Türkiye

April 15, 2025
Total Views: 245

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The tug Bu Tinah has set a Guinness World Record for the world's most-powerful electric tug
Shipping

Electric Tug Achieves Guinness World Record

Damen Shipyards Group and SAFEEN Group, a division of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, have set a new Guinness World Records title for

November 13, 2024
Total Views: 2154

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Windcat's first CSOV launched by Damen.
Offshore

Photos: Groundbreaking Hydrogen-Ready Offshore Wind Support Vessel Launched

Damen Shipyards, Windcat, and CMB.TECH have unveiled the first of six cutting-edge Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The landmark launch, which

October 15, 2024
Total Views: 3011

Friday, May 17, 2024
PHOTOS: ‘M/V Happy Star’ Transports Eleven Tugs from Asia to Europe
Shipping

PHOTOS: ‘M/V Happy Star’ Transports Eleven Tugs from Asia to Europe

Damen Shipyards and BigLift Shipping have transported eleven Damen tugs from Vietnam and China to Europe in a single voyage. This undertaking was completed in

May 17, 2024
Total Views: 4499

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Damen SOV 7017 E design with offshore charging capability. Image courtesy Damen
Offshore

Damen Launches Fully-Electric SOV with Offshore Charging Capability

Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a fully electric Service Operations Vessel (SOV) equipped with offshore charging capabilities, harnessing electricity

November 29, 2023
Total Views: 1310

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Damen executives
Shipbuilding

Damen Gains Class Approval for Methanol-Powered Workboat Designs

Dutch shipbuilder Damen, in collaboration with classification society Bureau Veritas, has developed and gained approval in principle for designs of

October 11, 2023
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Platypus Marine to Build Damen-Designed Fast Crew Supplier for Jones Act Market
Shipbuilding

Platypus Marine to Build Damen-Designed Fast Crew Supplier for Jones Act Market

Washington-based Platypus Marine has signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilding group Damen Shipyards for the construction of a new Jones Act-compliant

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 2443

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Damen to Develop Floating Offshore Wind Anchor Handlers
Offshore

Damen to Develop Floating Offshore Wind Anchor Handlers

Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards is working on a new class of ships that will be capable of supporting the installation of floating offshore wind turbines as

September 20, 2022
Total Views: 1467

Thursday, August 25, 2022
Damen delivers a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 650 in just 44 days
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Damen delivers a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 650 in just 44 days

Damen has delivered a CSD650 to HAC Cranes for an end user in Kuwait. The stationary dredger, named GD4000, was mobilized from stock and outfitted, inspected

August 25, 2022
Total Views: 1365

Friday, July 15, 2022
German Shipowners Return to Damen for Fuel-Efficient Freighters
Shipbuilding

German Shipowners Return to Damen for Fuel-Efficient Freighters

Dutch shipbuilder Damen has disclosed two two-ship orders from German shipowners for Damen’s “Combi” bulk freighters. The orders were placed

July 15, 2022
Total Views: 3947