Latest Press Releases – Page 34
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Press ReleasesDamen and HST sign contract for second FCS 2710 at WindEnergy Hamburg
On 26th September, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with High Speed Transfers (HST) during WindEnergy Hamburg for a Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710. This is HST’s second FCS 2710 since becoming the launching customer for the vessel type earlier this year.
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Press ReleasesOldendorff Carriers chooses Datum Electronics for supply and installation of shaft power torque meters
UK based Datum Electronics has been awarded a contract from Oldendorff Carriers, to supply our owned fleet with Datum Shaft Power Meter systems, to seamlessly integrate with various existing ship performance monitoring systems.
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Press ReleasesThe end of cavitation damage on running gear
Over the last few months a large number of vessels belonging to eight different owners received Ecoshield protection for their rudders, bow thruster (tunnels) and nozzles. The applications were carried out in shipyards in Turkey, the Netherlands, Singapore, Hong Kong and China on a wide range of ships. These included ...
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Press ReleasesKotug Smit Towage performs naming ceremony for tug Southampton
Recently the naming ceremony of the newly-built Damen tug Southampton took place in the Port of Zeebrugge.
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Press ReleasesDamen performs float-out of Australian icebreaker
Damen has carried out the successful floating of the Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) RSV Nuyina currently under construction at Damen Shipyards Galati. The carefully executed procedure was achieved by raising the water level in the yard’s dry dock by six metres; a process taking two days to complete.
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Press ReleasesIskes Towage names twin Damen ASD Tugs 3212 Mars and Mercurius
Two of Iskes Towage’s vessels, the Damen ASD Tugs 3212 Mars and Mercurius, have been officially named at a ceremony held at IJmuiden Port, Amsterdam. The naming formed part of an event held to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of Iskes Towage & Salvage, which was formed by ...
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Press ReleasesA Huge Success for Datum Electronics’ Cutting-Edge Marine Shaft Power Meter at SMM Hamburg
SMM Hamburg, the biggest maritime fair of 2018, ended recently and Datum Electronics, together with our German sales Agency Matau Marine GmbH, joined thousands of maritime professionals and industry visitors in making this event hugely successful.
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Press ReleasesDamen supplies DOP150 submersible dredge pump for new power plant project in Brazil
Damen has supplied a DOP150 submersible dredge pump to Brazilian civil engineering contractor BELOV. It is now in operation, creating an access channel into the sea for a new power plant currently under construction. The access channel is for a critical pipeline for the plant’s cooling system and when completed ...
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Press ReleasesDamen performs tank testing of new FCS 7011
Damen Shipyards Group has carried out tank testing of its 70-metre Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 7011. The tests were carried out at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) with a 2.8-metre long model. Intended for long distance crew transfer operations, the Damen FCS 7011 will offer the offshore oil ...
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Press ReleasesDamen Shipyards Galati opens historical exhibition as part of continuing 125 year anniversary celebrations
Displaying an extensive collection of historical maritime memorabilia, Damen Shipyards Galati has opened an exhibition in the Lower Danube University in the Romanian city of Galati. The exhibition is part of the yard’s 125 year anniversary celebrations that began with the annual Shipbuilder’s Day festivities on 15 August.
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Press ReleasesDamen Chairman meets Romanian Minister of Economy
3 September 2018: Chairman and owner of Damen Shipyards Group Kommer Damen has held a meeting with the Romanian Minister of Economy Danut Andrusca to discuss the future of the Damen Shipyards Mangalia.
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Press ReleasesWilson Sons delivers third Damen designed ASD Tug 2411 to SAAM SMIT Towage in Brazil
Wilson Sons Estaleiros has delivered the third Damen designed ASD Tug 2411 to SAAM SMIT Towage in Brazil. The vessel is part of a four-vessel order, the final unit of which the shipyard is on track to deliver according to schedule in November this year.
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Press ReleasesDamen RSD Tug 2513 undertakes successful towing tests with Svitzer in Port of Felixstowe
Fresh from a European tour that has taken her to the shores of Malta, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, Damen’s new RSD Tug 2513 Innovation has taken part in towing tests in the Port of Felixstowe, UK. The intention of the tests was ...
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Press ReleasesAlbwardy Damen expands ship repair services to SOHAR Port and Freezone
Fourth location in the Middle East
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Press ReleasesDamen Shipyards Galati celebrates 125 years
Galati yard has delivered over 1,300 vessels during proud history
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MYTASKIT NAMES PACSOFT FIRST INTERNATIONAL RESELLER
Expanding its global presence, MyTaskit has signed its first international reseller. Auckland, New Zealand-based Pacsoft Marina & Boatyard Management Systems now provides sales and technical support for MyTaskit Pro, the award-winning online work coordination platform, to its extensive customer base throughout Oceania, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, United Kingdom, North ...
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Press ReleasesFred. Olsen Windcarrier Jack-up Brave Tern completes major crane refit at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam
Brave Tern, the 132-metre jack-up operated by Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS, has completed a major crane refit at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam. The main operation was the insertion of a 20-metre section into the main boom of the 800-tonne crane, allowing it to reach a height of 120 metres. This upgrade ...
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Press ReleasesDamen Marine Components to supply Chilean Navy for ANTARCTIC I project
Damen Marine Components has won a contract to supply steering gear, rudders and stern tube parts for an Antarctic Research vessel of the Chilean Navy, under LRS -Polar 5 Class notation. The contract was awarded by ASMAR Talcahuano Shipyard, Chile. Design of the vessel was done in collaboration with VARD ...
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Press ReleasesDamen Verolme Rotterdam wins refit contract for drilling rig Stena Don
Damen Verolme Rotterdam (DVR), one of Damen Shipyards Group’s most experienced yards in the repair and refit of complex offshore structures, has been awarded a contract by Stena Drilling for a refit of its drilling rig Stena Don. The vessel will arrive at DVR in October 2018 and is expected ...
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