The production of Mulder & Rijke totally enclosed lifeboats for the merchant shipping and offshore industry has been discontinued, with production facilities in IJmuiden to be closed.

Future newbuildings and servicing of Mulder & Rijke designed RIBs and fast rescue craft as well as the Spurt Workboat range are not included in this takeover. Damen Group, the present owners of Mulder & Rijke, are taking responsibility for the company's Dutch employees and are continuing the RIB, fast rescue, and Spurt Workboat business under a new brand name which will be launched early next year.

MJ Information No: 17715