Damen signs strategic partnership agreement with South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) in South Africa as part of the National Industrial Participation (NIP) programme.

Alewijnse and Hauzer collaboration accelerating

This year, Alewijnse is not only marking 135 years since it was founded, it and IHI Hauzer Techno Coating BV are also jointly celebrating the successful completion of 135 projects together. The collaboration between the two organisations has over time developed into a substantial partnership in the production of innovative machines for coating fuel cells and other products This has been driven by the growing demand for sustainable solutions and the advancement of hydrogen technology.

Damen delivers first-of-series CSD600 for river maintenance operation in Indonesia

Immediately after completion at the Damen Dredging Equipment yard, the first-of-series Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 600 has been sold to an Indonesian customer, PT. Dua Samudera Perkasa. The dredger is part of a complete dredging package, which includes ship transportation, training of the crew on location as well as dredge spares to facilitate maintenance duties. The deal was sealed smoothly as the dredger, being part of Damen’s stock build programme, was available for immediate delivery.

New Branch Office in Cannes for Arntz|van Helden / Halyard Risk

With pride, we hereby announce that our company will be opening a new office in Cannes, South France, starting from March 1, 2024. With this new base, we aim to address the growing demand efficiently and swiftly for damage expertise and JH143 shipyard inspections along the Mediterranean coast. The services from Cannes will extend from Barcelona to beyond Viareggio (Italy). We have entered a collaboration for this with an agency that conducts flag state inspections in the same region.

MarFlex – Cargo and fuel Pump Solutions order intake

EST-Floattech delivers Octopus Series Energy Storage Solution to Holland Shipyards Group for SFK Ferry Laboe

EST-Floattech, a leading provider of maritime energy storage solutions, announces the successful delivery and commissioning of the Octopus Series battery system on the SFK Ferry Laboe. The ferry was recently successfully delivered to Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK) by Holland Shipyards Group. It is the 6th ferry in a series of 7 ferries with which SFK has the ambition to lower its CO2 emissions.

Huisman enters port & logistics market with order for automated stacking cranes

Huisman, the global leader in the design, production and maintenance of heavy construction equipment, has announced its entry into the port & logistics market. The Dutch company has been awarded an order from Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) for a series of Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) for efficient handling and buffering of containers.

Huisman awarded from Cadeler for Monopile Gripper

Huisman announces the signing of a contract with Cadeler for the design and production of a Monopile Gripper. This marks the seventh gripper ordered at Huisman, reinforcing the company's prominent position in the market for installation tools for the offshore wind industry.

Steel cutting ceremony marks commencement of the build of new Construction Service Operation Vessel for Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd

On the 19th of January, the steel cutting ceremony for the new Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) 9020 for Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd (TSSM), a joint venture between Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. of Japan, and Ta Tong Marine Co., Ltd. of Taiwan, took place in Ha Long, Vietnam. This was just two months after the initial contract was signed.

KT Marine selects Damen for speedy delivery of new Fast Ferry 4212

Damen Shipyards has signed a contract to build a new Fast Ferry 4212 (FFe 4212) for South Korean ferry operator KT Marine. The contract signifies the continuing success of not only Damen’s standing in the South Korean ferry sector, but also of the proven design of the FFe 4212. Due to its forward-thinking building strategy, Damen will be able to deliver the vessel by mid-2024.

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