The German government has selected Dutch shipbuilding group Damen as the main contractor in the construction of at least four multi-purpose combat frigates for the German Navy. The MKS 180 frigates are Germany's next-generation warships, described as an “all-rounder” multi-purpose combat ship with interchangeable mission-specific modules to cover a wide-range of naval … [Read more...]
Albwardy Damen wins Shipyard of the Year Award at the 16th Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East
Albwardy Damen has been presented with the Shipyard of the Year Award at a glittering ceremony that took place on the first evening of the UAE Maritime Week. The event was the 16thSeatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa, which recognises the personalities and organisations that have had a significant impact on the regional market over the past … [Read more...]
Black Marlin Arrives in Rotterdam Carrying Eighteen Hulls for Damen
The semi-submersible heavy lift vessel Black Marlin has arrived at the Port of Rotterdam with a monster load of prefabricated hulls for Damen. The load in total comprised of seventeen inland shipping vessels hulls and Damen crane barge. The hulls and crane barge were constructed in China and shipped to Rotterdam for final outfitting at Concordia Damen and other local … [Read more...]
Damen to Build Two LNG-Battery Hybrid Ferries for Seaspan
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has been awarded a contract to build two hybrid LNG/battery-powered roll-on/roll-off ferries for British Columbia-based Seaspan Ferries. The vessels will be constructed at Damen's shipyard in Mangalia, Romania with delivery planned for 2021. The 149-meter vessels will be built with 1,034 lane meters and have 209 cubic meter LNG storage onboard, as … [Read more...]
Damen Starts Construction on World’s Largest Diamond Mining Ship
Dutch shipbuilding group Damen Shipyards has started construction on a new offshore diamond mining vessel for a unit of De Beers in Namibia. De Beers Marine Namibia (aka Debmarine Namibia), 50/50 joint venture between the Namibian Government and De Beers Group, awarded Damen with the contract to build the new vessel in February 2019 for offshore operations in … [Read more...]