A new chapter at Feadship as Henk de Vries retires from Executive role

After nearly four decades of leadership within the superyacht world, Henk de Vries III will retire as Director of Feadship and CEO of Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw on 1 May 2025. Henk will continue to serve as an Ambassador for Feadship, ensuring the brand’s legacy endures as the next generation drives innovation and excellence in yachting.

Damen signs new tugs contracts with Fairplay Towage and Louis Meyer

Damen Shipyards Group has concluded a number of contracts that will see four new tugs delivered to Fairplay Towage. In March, the shipbuilder signed three contracts with Fairplay Towage, and an additional contract was signed with Neue Schleppdampfschiffsreederei Louis Meyer.

N-Sea to execute another cable repair for Gwynt y Môr OFTO

COSCO orders Kongsberg Maritime technology package

Damen Shipyards Group signs MoU with Square Port Shipyard to build Damen vessels in India

On the 8th of April, Square Port Shipyard, located 250 km south of Mumbai, and Damen Technical Cooperation B.V. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the first step of a significant new relationship. It will see the two organisations working together to develop the shipyard with the aim of building a range of high-quality Damen vessels to meet the needs of the regional market. This agreement represents Damen’s third partnership in the Indian subcontinent.

Damen signs with Türkiye-based İÇDAŞ for local ASD Tug 2813 construction

On 25 March Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with İÇDAŞ in Türkiye for the local construction of an ASD Tug 2813. The signing follows Damen Shipyards Galati’s construction of two tugs for the company back in 2002. Since then, the two parties have maintained a good relationship, leading to this latest contract. With this order, the vessel will be constructed locally in Türkiye under the Damen Technical Cooperation (DTC).

HUISMAN TO DELIVER KNUCKLE BOOM CRANES FOR CAPITAL OFFSHORE’S NEW PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSELS

Huisman has signed a contract with Greek shipowner Capital Offshore for the delivery of four state-of-the-art Knuckle Boom Cranes. These cranes will be integrated into the new MMC-designed platform supply vessels (PSVs), currently under construction at the Fujian Mawei shipyard, and destined for operations in the Brazilian market.

Damen Shipyards Group and Folla Maritime Service AS become strategic partners to strengthen position in the aquaculture market

Damen Shipyards Group and Folla Maritime Service AS are pleased to announce their collaboration in the aquaculture market. This partnership combines Damen’s global expertise in shipbuilding and Folla Maritime’s deep knowledge of the Norwegian aquaculture industry. Together, the two companies will be well-positioned to respond to emerging trends and developments in this fast-growing market, both in Norway and globally.

Fugro and Damen partner to support the Royal Netherlands Navy with marine security and surveillance vessel

Fugro and Damen have teamed up to provide the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) with a surveillance vessel and operating crew. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has contracted this new partnership to enhance its marine security and surveillance capabilities. The RNLN will deploy the surveillance vessel to conduct security operations within the Netherlands’ North Sea exclusive economic zone (EEZ), both above and below the water. Using advanced technology like uncrewed vehicles, it will enable the RNLN to monitor vessel activities in the North Sea and survey critical underwater infrastructure, such as cables and pipelines.

Reefblocks: Advancing Biodiversity and Coastal Protection

Two years after the installation of the 'Rotterdam Reef,' the consortium of Rijkswaterstaat, the Municipality of Rotterdam, Boskalis, and Reefy proudly presents the results: the Reefblocks technology, developed by sustainable startup Reefy, successfully combines wave and erosion protection with enhanced biodiversity. The project proves that infrastructure development and nature restoration can go hand in hand.

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