Damen RSD-E Tugs 2513 Bu Tinah and Volta 1 shortlisted for ITS Tug of the Year Award

Damen Shipyards Group is pleased to announce that two of its RSD-E Tugs 2513 have been shortlisted for the ITS Tug of the Year Award. The two vessels are Bu Tinah, in operation with AD Ports subsidiary Noatum Maritime, and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ tug Volta 1.

Dredging sector crucial for the strategic position of the Netherlands and Belgium: report warns of increasing Chinese competition

The Dutch and Belgian dredging industry is of strategic importance to the economy, water safety, and energy transition in both countries. This is evident from the new report “Future Scenarios and Strategies for the Dredging Sector in the Netherlands and Belgium”, an initiative by trade association NMT-IRO and Erasmus University Rotterdam. While the sector is globally renowned for its expertise in maritime civil engineering, it is now under significant pressure due to growing competition, particularly from China.

Concordia Damen delivers Shallow Draft River Pusher to Girona S.A., Paraguay

Paraguayan shipowner and operator ‘Girona S.A. – Rio Sur Transporte y Logistica’ has taken delivery of their new fleet addition ‘Veronica V’, designed and built by Dutch inland navigation shipyard Concordia Damen, further strengthening inland waterway transport capabilities in South America. The CDS 4115 Shallow Draft River Pusher will serve Girona’s customers along the 2695 km Paraguay River.

Van Oord’s brand-new offshore installation vessel Boreas arrived in the Netherlands

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 10 March 2025 – Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Boreas has arrived in the Netherlands after a smooth voyage from China of almost 14,700 nautical miles. To reach its destination, the gigantic vessel had to navigate through the world's largest sea lock in IJmuiden, an impressive sight. Outfitting and finishing will take place in the Netherlands, where the vessel will be christened before embarking on its first offshore wind project.

IMO Secretary-General Visits STC: Focus on the Future of Maritime Training

Underwater stern tube seal repairs in Algeciras and Antwerp

recently, Hydrex diver/technician teams were deployed to ships in Belgium and Spain for stern tube seal replacements. The first operation took place in Algeciras on a 225-meter container ship, while the second was carried out in Antwerp on a 295-meter RoRo vessel.

Offshore wind industry expands: Alewijnse and Windcat Workboats join forces

Alewijnse Alewijnse has expanded its successful collaboration with offshore service provider Windcat Workboats by securing a contract for the complete electrical system integration of four new offshore Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). These passenger vessels, used for transporting personnel and materials to offshore wind farms in the North Sea, are being built at Dok- en Scheepsbouw Woudsend and Neptune Shipyards

SMST supplies mission equipment to world’s first fully electric CSOV

Damen Naval and Saab partner to deliver PES Frigate for Colombian Navy

Damen Naval has signed a contract with Saab to deliver the combat management system for the Colombian Navy's Plataforma Stratégica de Superficie (PES) programme. This partnership combines Damen Naval's design and engineering expertise with Saab's advanced defence systems to deliver a naval solution tailored to Colombia's operational requirements.

Damen Air Cavity System fuel efficiency capabilities verified by Lloyd’s Register

The Damen Air Cavity System (DACS) has once again demonstrated its fuel saving credentials during an independent verification undertaken by Lloyd’s Register. DACS’ efficiency boosting potential had earlier been confirmed by classification society RINA. These latest findings offer valuable evidence of the potential of air lubrication technology to lower both fuel consumption and emissions.

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