Damen is set to launch a new vessel type – the multifunctional Multibuster 8020. With its unique shallow draught and DP2 capabilities, the Damen Multibuster (DMB) 8020 is a versatile vessel, suitable for a wide range of nearshore and offshore activities. Due to be delivered in October, the Damen Multibuster 8020 …
Read More »Albwardy Damen recognised as Best New Building Yard at ShipTek Awards 2021
Albwardy Damen, a leading provider of shipbuilding and ship repair services in the marine, and oil and gas related industries in the Middle East, was recognised as the Best New Building Yard at the 14th edition of the ShipTek International Awards 2021, held in Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, on June 7, …
Read More »Damen contracts Hamburg Ship Model Basin for new frigate tests
Damen Shipyards Group and the Hamburg Ship Model Basin have concluded a contract for an extensive series of model tests for the hydrodynamic development of the F126 frigates for the German Navy. Damen Naval and the Hamburg Ship Model Basin (HSVA) today signed the contract for comprehensive cooperation relating to …
Read More »Expeditionary Survey Boat Hydrograaf named at Damen Shipyards Den Helder
On Friday, February 26, 2021, the naming ceremony and transfer of the Expeditionary Survey Boat (ESB) Hydrograaf of the Royal Netherlands Navy took place at Damen Shipyards Den Helder (DSDH). Due to the coronavirus measures currently in force, the naming ceremony and handover took place in an adjusted manner, whereby …
Read More »Damen Shipyards Cape Town holds blessing ceremony for first IPV
On 12th February, the South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony of the first of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). Initially, the plan had been to hold a large launching ceremony, but due to the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, SAN …
Read More »Thales, Damen Sign €1.5B Contract to Supply Battle Management, Communications Systems for German Frigates
Thales Group and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding signed a €1.5B contract to integrate battle management and communications systems on-board the German Navy’s MKS 180 class frigates. The companies reportedly faced competition from Bremen-based Luerssen Shipyard and German ThyssenKrupp; and German Naval Yards paired with Britain’s BAE Systems. The contract includes delivery …
Read More »Damen’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 …
Read More »Damen Marine Components completes supply of unique rudder and steering gear system to ice breaker
In an important milestone in the build of the Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) Nuyina for the Australian government’s Antarctic Division, Damen Marine Components (DMC) has completed the supply and installation of a number of critical systems. These had to be fabricated to exceptionally high standards to cope with the …
Read More »Damen Shipyards Group and Abu Dhabi Ports sign contract for two Damen ASD Tugs 2411
In an official ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Boat Show, Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Ports and its subsidiary Abu Dhabi Marine Services (Safeen) for the supply of two new Damen ASD Tugs 2411. The contract was signed by Captain Adil Ahmed Banihammad, the Acting …
Read More »Fratelli Neri S.p.A. Orders Three Vessels from Damen
Fratelli Neri S.p.A., the family-owned, Livorno-based harbour towage company, has ordered on the 21st of July three new Damen vessels; an ASD Tug 2913, a Stan Tug 1606 and a Stan Launch 1305, the last for its subsidiary company Labromare, which is 50% owned by Tripmare S.p.A. All three vessels …
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