Latest Press Releases – Page 24
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Press ReleasesNew CEO and structure for Damen
Gorinchem, 23 December 2019 – As of January 1, Arnout Damen will become the new CEO of Damen Shipyards Group. At the same time, the shipbuilding company is switching to a divisional structure to serve the market more effectively and efficiently.
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Press ReleasesRederij Long Ships turns to Damen Maaskant for new beam trawler
Belgian family fishing company Rederij Long Ships has contracted Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam to build a new 38-metre long Beam Trawler. The vessel will be a new Maaskant design – the BT3808 – that the shipyard has modified to realise a twelve per cent increase in bollard pull during trawling.
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Press ReleasesDutch Cabinet decides to build Combat Support Ship Zr.Ms. Den Helder
On 19 December the Cabinet of the Netherlands’ Government has submitted a so-called D-letter to the Parliament, to begin the construction of the Combat Support Ship Zr.Ms. Den Helder. The D-letter, part of the Defense Materiel Process (DMP), is the conclusive letter announcing the procurement decision for a large military ...
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Press ReleasesMJR Awarded Framework by CalMac Ferries for Main Breaker Upgrades across their Fleet
Caledonian MacBrayne ( CalMac) has awarded MJR Power & Automation the Framework Agreement for Upgrade of all Main Air and Moulded Case Circuit Breakers across its fleet. This will include future servicing of the installed equipment and will run from August 2019 to March 2021 with an option for ...
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Press ReleasesIMO initiative to address fraudulent Registries
During its 31st session on 25 November to 4 December 2019, the IMO Assembly adopted, among others, a resolution addressing fraudulent ship registration. The IMO recently put under the microscope over 300 ships involved in fraudulent vessel registrations operating without the knowledge of governments they claim to represent.
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Press ReleasesDamen’s Ultra Shallow Draught Shoalbuster ready for action
Damen’s new Ultra Shallow Shoalbuster 3815 SD has successfully completed sea trials and bollard pull testing. The newly designed vessel achieved 18.6 tonnes of bollard pull, while still being able to operate in extreme shallow waters. Despite this impressive show of power, noise levels inside all the cabins did not ...
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Press ReleasesDamen delivers two new vessels to RAK Ports
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two vessels to RAK Ports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The deliveries took place on 5th December at the Ras Al Khaimah Cruise Terminal. The vessels in question were a Damen Multi Cat 1908 and a Stan Tug 1907.
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Press ReleasesWindermere Lake Cruises new vessel launched in Damen Technical Cooperation project
DTC project sees Damen carry out vessel construction inland
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Press ReleasesDamen signs contract with Cotecmar for DTC hydrographic research vessel
Damen Shipyards Group signed a Damen Technical Cooperation (DTC) contract with Cotecmar during ExpoDefensa 2019 in Bogota. The contract will see DTC provide design, engineering and technical assistance for the construction of a Scientific Marine Research Vessel (Buque de Investigación Científico Marina (BICM)).
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Press ReleasesDamen signs contract with EMS Offshore to supply new Shoalbuster 2711
Damen Shipyards Group has won an order from maritime services company EMS Offshore Service GmbH & Co. KG for a Shoalbuster 2711. The 2711 is the latest addition to the popular Shoalbuster range, having made its debut in June this year. Damen had the vessel in stock and, following the ...
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Press ReleasesPeruvian port maintenance calls for Damen CSD450
Tramarsa purchases Damen Cutter Suction Dredger for 30-year strategy of expansion
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Press ReleasesDamen Shiprepair Amsterdam MD receives Harbour Medal
On Friday 29th November, managing director of Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam Tjeerd Schulting was awarded the Amsterdam Harbour Medal by port alderman Victor Everhardt at the annual Harbour Gala Dinner.
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Press ReleasesDutch Police Patrol Vessel christened at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem
On November 29, the christening of a patrol ship for the Dutch National Police took place at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. This vessel is the first in a series of a total of six ships. Following a European tender, Damen was contracted to build three Stan Patrol 2005 vessels for inland ...
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Press ReleasesDamen and VSTEP Simulation in joint venture to establish simulation research laboratory
Damen Shipyards Group and VSTEP Simulation, a leading provider of training simulation technology, have joined forces to establish a laboratory to explore innovative new simulation solutions. The aim of the partnership is to develop software that will extend the capabilities of VSTEP’s existing NAUTIS Maritime Simulation platform into engineering applications ...
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Press Releases70 years of business at Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf
28 November 2019: Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf is celebrating 70 years of delivering repair, maintenance, conversion and refit services to the maritime industry. Short turnaround times, a wealth of knowledge from its personnel and a dedicated focus on clients’ needs have been the key characteristics of the yard’s modus operandi over ...
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Press ReleasesJongen deploys Damen InvaSave for the Port of Hamburg
Mobile ballast water treatment system will protect the Elbe from invasive Species
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Press ReleasesTHE SMS GROUP - COMPLETES INTERIOR REFITS IN THE CARIBBEAN AND CANADA
The SMS Group, one of the country’s leading ship repairers and marine engineering services providers has completed two pieces of major interior outfit work for Holland America Line in the Caribbean and Canada.
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Press ReleasesDamen Oskarshamnsvarvet signs EPC contract with Swedish Coastguard
Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Kustbevakningen, the Swedish Coastguard (KBV), for a modernisation and modification project on the vessel KBV 181. The vessel was built as a patrol boat, but will after modification serve as a combination vessel, for both patrol and oil ...
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Press ReleasesTimor-Leste government chooses Damen for RoPax delivery
New ferry route to connect capital Dili to Oecusse enclave and Ataúro
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Press ReleasesDamen Road Ferry 6819 E3 launched at Damen Shipyards Galati
On the 14th of November the Amherst Islander II, a Damen Road Ferry 6819 E3, was launched at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the owner, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario, Canada, as well as Damen personnel.
