Damen Group’s innovative all-electric tug Sparky nominated for the Ship of the Year Award

The first of Damen’s innovative new, all-electric RSD-E Tug 2513 class has been nominated for the 2023 Ship of the Year Award (formerly known as the KNVTS Ship of the Year Award). Sparky is the result of six years of collaboration between Damen and Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) in a quest for a sustainable, zero-emissions tug suitable for New Zealand’s unique environment.

Trade Mission on Port Development in Latin America

Registration for the Trade Mission on Port Development in Latin America, organized by the Regional Business Development (RBD) team of the Netherlands Embassies in Latin America and Holland House Colombia, is now open!

Radio Holland sets sail to Offshore Europe

The first choice for NavCom solutions: Radio Holland is leading the way in the Offshore Market by showcasing its revolutionary Dynamic Positioning and Communication Solutions at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen. As a frontrunner in maritime technology, Radio Holland is set to present an impressive range of innovations.

Damen Shipyards has received new orders from Feyz Group in Turkey, a Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 and a CF 3850

On behalf of SLPLUS Holding and based on their trust in Feyz Group’s operational capabilities, Damen Shipyards has received a new order for a Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 and an additional CF 3850, just four weeks after a contract was signed for three CF 3850s. The Feyz Group is currently renewing its fleet and the fast delivery times that Damen achieves through its policy of building in series enables them to respond quickly. The standardization and modular design approach by Damen Shipyards also delivers proven efficiency and endurance.

Econowind scales up with support from NOM and Horizon Flevoland

Using the power of the wind, ocean-going vessels can sail more efficiently. Dutch company Econowind builds ‘VentoFoils’ in Zeewolde and Warten. These sails enable ship owners to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%. This contributes to making the shipping industry more sustainable. The Investment and Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands (NOM) and Horizon Flevoland are investing heavily in the scale-up to enable rapid growth.

Oceanco connects yacht building with digitalization for new generation of yachts

Yacht building and digitalization are strongly interconnected at Oceanco. For the Alblasserdam-based company it is even a precondition to continue to perform at top level. ‘Our ambition is to build the owner’s perfect yacht and realize all their wishes. No matter how complex they may be. During the entire term of a project - from contract to delivery - the owner can still propose changes. To make that possible, you need an advanced system that helps with these processes,’ says Hans Bink, Project Manager Business Innovation at Oceanco. In this article, we will explain how Oceanco works digitally, what challenges and benefits far-reaching commitment to digitalization bring and in the end, we will also discuss the advanced, digital future of the yacht builder in Alblasserdam.

Concordia Damen contracted to deliver a 5,400 HP River Pusher to Girona S.A., Paraguay

Paraguayan shipowner and operator ‘Girona S.A. – Rio Sur Transporte y Logistica’ has contracted Dutch inland shipping construction yard Concordia Damen to build a ‘CDS4115’ Shallow Draft 5.400 HP River Pusher to expand its fleet. The family-owned company is one of the most traditional waterway transport companies in Paraguay, serving many customers along the 2695 km Paraguay River.

DP World’s groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell-powered rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) crane will use a Corvus ESS

The DP World RTG is part of a Vancouver Port investment to test an array of low– and zero-emission technologies to achieve zero emissions by 2050. Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has been selected by TYCROP and their hydrogen technologies partner H2 Portable to supply the battery energy storage system component of a hydrogen fuel cell RTG crane scheduled for retrofit in 2024. A groundbreaking project, this will be the first RTG crane powered by both a fuel cell and a battery energy storage system in the Americas.

AEGIR-Marine and UPE demonstrate stern tube seals and propeller expertise

When on route to GOM-area, a fully laden bulker hit a buoy off coast Colombia damaging the propeller blades and aft seal assembly. A close detailed inspection revealed a missing rope guard, the entire seal box being distorted and dislocated from the stern tube and all 5 propelled blades damaged.

Pakistan Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel launched at Damen Shipyards Galati

On 12 September 2023, Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania held a launching ceremony for the PNS Hunain, one of a series of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) 2600 that Damen is constructing for the Pakistan Navy. Damen was awarded the contract to build the vessel, following its successful delivery of the first two vessels, PNS Yarmook and PNS Tabuk in 2020.

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