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W&O is joining the NL Pavilion at SMM Hamburg

In the first week of September SMM Hamburg will take place. NMT will take it’s NL Pavilion to this exhibition. One of the members in this Pavilion is W&O Europe. Why do they participate and what do they expect of the week in Germany?

Royal Huisman - “Special One” is ready to set sail

As a significant milestone during the shipyard’s anniversary year, Royal Huisman will turn the hull of its largest super-sized sailing yacht project ever, the "85m New World Sloop." This 85m / 280ft marvel will be the world’s largest yacht with a single mast, showcasing the pinnacle of design and engineering.

Huisman recieves third order this year for Advanced Knuckle Boom Crane

Huisman has been awarded another contract for the delivery of a Knuckle Boom Crane for a client in the offshore energy market.

Marine Service Noord successfully designs and builds an Ammonia Fuel Supply System for Fortescue

Marine Service Noord is pleased to announce the successful commissioning of the Ammonia Fuel Supply System for the Fortescue Green Pioneer, a former offshore supply vessel built in 2010, that has been retrofitted in just 18 months to operate on dual fuel ammonia and diesel as fuel.

Clean power – Damen D16 engine receives EU stage V emissions regulations certificate

Damen Shipyards Group has introduced a new engine combined with a Damen marine emission reduction system. The Damen D16 has recently been awarded EU stage V certification.

Damen cuts first steel on four full electric ferries for BC Ferries

Damen Shipyards Group has celebrated a milestone moment for maritime sustainability at its Romanian yard, Damen Shipyards Galati. On 16 July, the yard cut first steel on the first two of four, fully electric Island Class Ferries that it is building for Canada-based BC Ferries. The ferries will be the first fully electric vessels to operate in the company’s fleet.

Damen signs with Western Coast Port Services for six ASD Tugs

On June 25th, at a ceremony held at Albwardy Damen in the UAE, Damen Shipyards Group signed a landmark contract with Western Coast Port Services (WCPS) to construct six ASD Tugs. This order consists of five ASD Tugs 2813 and one ASD Tug 3212, which will be operated at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Port.

VABO Composites supports every aspect of carefree refit

VABO Composites in the Netherlands has successfully designed, constructed and installed the roof for a winter garden onboard a 76-metre superyacht. Part of an extensive refit at a yard in southern Europe, this sophisticated project illustrates VABO’s capacity to support clients with premium-quality composite superstructure elements from first conception to final completion.

Damen signs four vessel contract with Toyota Tsusho for Angolan port development project

On 5 April, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with Toyota Tsusho for the delivery of four vessels. The order consists of two ASD Tugs 2813, a Pushy Cat 1004 and a Stan Pilot 1905. The vessels will be provided to the Ministry of Transport Angola as part of a Japanese Government funded port development project in Namibe.

Damen Shipyards contracted to build second Damen Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for TSSM

Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd. (TSSM), the joint venture between Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. of Japan, and Ta Tong Marine Co., Ltd. of Taiwan, has ordered a second Damen CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel) 9020. With a delivery date planned for end 2026, TSSM will deploy the new vessel in Taiwanese offshore wind farms.