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Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Third new Damen tug taken into service by Kotug Smit Towage
Press Releases

Third new Damen tug taken into service by Kotug Smit Towage

Kotug Smit Towage has taken the newly-built Damen ATD 2412 Twin Fin tug Buffalo into service for its European harbour towage activities. The Buffalo is the

March 6, 2018
Total Views: 27

Thursday, December 14, 2017
Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Samuel de Champlain (1)_lowres
News

Dredger ‘Samuel de Champlain’ to Become First in Europe to Be Converted to Dual-Fuel LNG

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion has been awarded a contract for the conversion of a dredger to dual-fuel combining clean-burning liquefied natural gas (LNG)

December 14, 2017
Total Views: 15

Thursday, November 30, 2017
3D printed ship propeller
News

World’s First 3D Printed Ship Propeller Receives Class Approval

Dutch shipbuilding group Damen has received class approval for the world’s first 3D printed ship propellor. The propeller, known as the WAAMpeller, was

November 30, 2017
Total Views: 164

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
FOSS and Damen to Build Ten Tugs for U.S. Ship Assist and Escort Market
News

FOSS and Damen to Build Ten Tugs for U.S. Ship Assist and Escort Market

US-based Foss Maritime and Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the construction of at least ten next-generation ship

November 28, 2017
Total Views: 45

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Damen SAR vessel
News

SAR Vessel Passes Capsize Test with Engines Running

A new search and rescue vessel being built for the Turkish Coast Guard has successfully passed its capsize test with its engines running, marking a first for

November 15, 2017
Total Views: 163

Wednesday, July 26, 2017
vos start walk-to-work vessel
News

Check Out Vroon’s New Walk-to-Work Vessel, VOS Start

Netherlands-based Vroon Offshore Services has christened its first walk-to-work vessel to support offshore operations in the wind energy industry. The VOS

July 26, 2017
Total Views: 275

Friday, June 23, 2017
Metal Shark Wins $54 Million US Navy Contract to Build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels
Press Releases

Metal Shark Wins $54 Million US Navy Contract to Build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels

Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected by the US Navy to build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels (NCPVs) for United States partner nations through

June 23, 2017
Total Views: 362

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Dutch Consortium to Develop Class Approved 3D Printed Ship Propeller
Maritime News

Dutch Consortium to Develop Class Approved 3D Printed Ship Propeller

Marking a major step forward in the application of 3D printing in the maritime sector, Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group has entered a cooperative

May 16, 2017
Total Views: 29

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Keppel Verolme shipyard
News

Damen to Buy Keppel Verolme Shipyard at Port of Rotterdam

Damen Shipyards Group has entered into an agreement with Keppel Offshore & Marine for the acquisition of the Keppel Verolme shipyard in the Rotterdam. With

April 11, 2017
Total Views: 181

Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Damen to Build Six Tugs for Port Hedland Bulk Ops
News

Damen to Build Six Tugs for Port Hedland Bulk Ops

A subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group has placed an order with Dutch shipbuilder Damen for the construction of six 32-meter Rotor Tugs to be deployed at the

March 7, 2017
Total Views: 49

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Damen Shiprepair & Conversion Announces Layoffs at Dutch Yards
News

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion Announces Layoffs at Dutch Yards

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has announced a reorganisation at three Dutch yards within its group that will result in 150 layoffs. The layoffs will

February 22, 2017
Total Views: 45

Friday, February 3, 2017
Damen Shiprepair Sets Up Shop in Dutch Caribbean
News

Damen Shiprepair Sets Up Shop in Dutch Caribbean

Dutch shipbuilding group Damen has officially taken over the management of the former Curaçao Droogdok Maatschappij, a shiprepair yard strategically located

February 3, 2017
Total Views: 15

Monday, January 16, 2017
twin axe fcs 2610 damen
News

Damen Headquarters Raided Amid Foreign Bribery Investigation

AMSTERDAM, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Dutch investigators have raided the Netherlands’ biggest ship builder, Damen Shipyards, as part of a criminal

January 16, 2017
Total Views: 30

Friday, October 21, 2016
Edison Chouest to Build 13 Damen Tugs Following Texas, Alaska Contract Wins
Maritime News

Edison Chouest to Build 13 Damen Tugs Following Texas, Alaska Contract Wins

Louisiana-based Edison Chouest Offshore is building 13 Damen-designed heavy duty mooring assistance and escort tugs in response to two major contract wins in

October 21, 2016
Total Views: 113

Thursday, October 13, 2016
Damen Releases Next-Generation Expedition Cruise Vessel Design
News

Damen Releases Next-Generation Expedition Cruise Vessel Design

Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards on Thursday released the design details for its next-generation expedition cruise ship designed for operations in both polar

October 13, 2016
Total Views: 334

Thursday, September 8, 2016
Shipbuilding Groups Damen, Fincantieri in Running for STX France -Report
Maritime News

Shipbuilding Groups Damen, Fincantieri in Running for STX France -Report

PARIS, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Dutch group Damen shipyards and Italian group Fincantieri are the two potential buyers that have emerged for STX France, a

September 8, 2016
Total Views: 14

Friday, August 26, 2016
Floating_BlueTEC Texel tidal energy platform
Environment

SPOTD: A Creative Spark Moored At Sea

Today’eo Ship Photo Of The Day (SPOTD) features the BlueTEC Texel tidal energy platform. Taking just six months from the drawing board to realisation,

August 26, 2016
Total Views: 57

Tuesday, August 23, 2016
The Damen ASD Tug 2810
Photo

SPOTD: A Small Elegant Goliath Pulling Beast

Today’s Ship Photo Of The Day (SPOTD) features Nakilat SvitzerWijsmuller’s ASD 3212 Mooring Tugboat. The Damen ASD Tug 2810 is proven in the

August 23, 2016
Total Views: 26

Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Damen Stan Tug 3711
Maritime News

Damen Opens First U.S. Office With Four-Tug Order from Young Brothers

Dutch shipbuilding group Damen opened its first U.S. office with a bang on Monday, announcing a four-tug order from Young Brothers.=. The order is the first to

August 2, 2016
Total Views: 42

Thursday, July 28, 2016
Damen Unveils Platform Decommissioning Concept
Maritime News

Damen Unveils Platform Decommissioning Concept

With the seemingly indefinite slump in the North Sea oil and gas industry, it’s no surprise to see a number of companies grappling with the down market

July 28, 2016
Total Views: 35
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