Damen drops anchor with expanded stock

DMC has completed several projects for the offshore, ports, defence and fishing markets, and is expanding its business and facilities in Poland. AKF has expanded its ready and available stock of anchors.

AKF received the first shipment of additional stock size HYT-12 and HYD-14 anchors in June. The direct available range for HYT-12 anchors has increased up to 2,140kg and for HYD-14 anchors up to 7,000kg. It is the result of the agreement AKF concluded with China based Jiangsu Ziangsheng Heavy Industries to become the exclusive dealer in Europe for the products of the Chinese anchor manufacturer. This company produces Class certified anchors, available from stock in Schiedam (Europoort, the Netherlands) at competitive prices.

The Chinese products provide an alternative for the European market. The HHP HYT-12 type anchors are of high quality, LRS certified and available in smaller sizes commonly used for Damen newbuilds.

The bigger HYD-14 ABS certified offshore mooring anchors supplied by AKF demonstrate Damen’s intention to become a recognised supplier and partner for the marine offshore market.

DMC has recently delivered a twin propeller nozzle set for MAN in Chile, which also ordered a second set. The MAN AHT type nozzles have an inside diameter of 4,020mm and will be mounted into AHTS vessels.

Push-tow shipping company ThyssenKrupp Veerhaven (the Netherlands) recently took delivery of the converted pusher tug Neushoorn IV, which is capable of pushing six loaded barges. Power is generated by three Wärtsilä 8L20 diesel engines, each providing 1,380kW at 1,000 rpm turning propellers in Damen Optima nozzles with an inside diameter of 2,060 mm.

DMC’s expansion at its Polish facilities has started. The production hall in Elblag is now fully operational and production capacity will continue to grow as new machines are installed over the next few months.