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Damen Marine Components to supply rudder systems for the world’s largest Pure Car and Truck Carriers

Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply rudder systems for four Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC), each capable of carrying up to 9,200 CEU (car equivalent units). The vessels are being built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd and China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd for their client BYD Auto, China’s largest manufacturer of electric and hybrid vehicles. When launched, the PCTCs will be the largest of their class in the world.

PortXL welcomes new partner MINDbase: the ‘innovation hub’ of the Dutch Ministry of Defence

The Netherlands-based maritime start-up accelerator PortXL has signed a partnership agreement with MINDbase Rotterdam, one of the ‘hubs’ of the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s innovation organisation.

Smart solutions onboard: Alewijnse increasing safety and efficiency for Jumbo vessels

Efficiency and safety at sea. Alewijnse is committed to ensuring these through the delivery of advanced alarm and monitoring systems that comply with the latest safety requirements. This includes the SPS notation which comes into effect on July 1, 2024. Jumbo Maritime is the latest company to come to Alewijnse for its experience and expertise. The project will involve no less than three heavy lift vessels: the Jumbo Jubilee, Jumbo Javelin and Fairplayer.

ABB’s shore connection technology drives decarbonization of DEME’s fleet in the Port of Vlissingen

ABB has won the contract to provide a complete shore connection installation for the DEME Base in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. Shore connection enables the diverse fleet of dredgers, offshore construction and support vessels to avoid carbon emissions by shutting off their engines and drawing on shore power while at berth. Headquartered in Belgium, DEME is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, environmental remediation, dredging and marine infrastructure.

AEGIR-Marine strengthens global coverage with a Greek office

After more than a decade of successful cooperation with its Greek sales agency ABC Marine Services, AEGIR-Marine is pleased to announce that it has incorporated ABC into its global network of branch offices. Today we officially seal the agreement for the acquisition of an office in Greece. The new office, which will be called AEGIR-Marine Hellas, represents the continuing provision of quality stern tube seal and propulsion system service in Greece.

Underwater propeller repairs: now class approved

A damaged propeller can lead to reduced performance, increased fuel consumption, and overload on ships’ engines. Cropping is one solution, but it’s only temporary and requires re-work by welding on new blade material in a workshop. Furthermore, reducing propeller blade surface will result in loss of efficiency and reduced sailing speed. It can even lead to rejection of the propeller if cropping is done beyond certain limits.

Alewijnse Vietnam celebrates its 15th anniversary

Alewijnse is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its subsidiary in Vietnam, with over 150 projects completed in that time. With its facility in this dynamic south-east Asian country, which is set to see its sharpest rise in GDP per head over the next decade, Alewijnse Vietnam expects to expand significantly in terms of both revenue and resources in the years ahead.

Damen and Art Explora celebrate First B-shore converter commissioning for Art Explorer yacht

Damen and Art Explora recently celebrated the commissioning of the first B-Shore power converter in Malta. Damen had announced the development of the unique converter series in October 2022, in partnership with Mc Energy. The B-Shore provides a solution to shore power frequency fluctuations, adapts to any shore installation and ensures connection to shore power anytime, anywhere.

Merganser receives certification from Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas Awards World’s First Prototype Certification for SolarDuck's Floating Offshore Solar Solution. Bureau Veritas (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), has awarded the Dutch-Norwegian renewable energy company SolarDuck the world’s first Prototype Certification for a floating offshore solar technology, as applied in SolarDuck’s 0.5 MW pilot "Merganser". This certification represents a significant step forward in the development of marine renewable energy technologies for offshore applications.

Damen delivers ASD Tug 2811 to Brodospas

On 22nd March, the Damen Shipyards Group delivered an ASD Tug 2811 to Croatian vessel operator Brodospas. On 27th March, Brodospas held a ceremony, welcoming the vessel to its fleet and naming it Hrabri. The cutting-edge vessel boasts 60 tonnes of bollard pull, with which it will enhance harbour towage operations in the ports of Split and Ploče on the Dalmatian coast.