Damen Shipyards hands over twin ASD Tugs 2813 to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority

On 14 December, the commissioning ceremony took place of two, next-generation, Damen ASD Tugs 2813 delivered by Damen Shipyards to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). Named the Capt. Edward A. A. Awuviri and Nestor Percy Galley after two former Director Generals, these additions to the GPHA fleet deliver 83 tonnes bollard pull ahead and up to 77 tonnes astern. This makes them ideal for manoeuvring the range of large vessels that use the Ghanaian ports of Takoradi and Tema, two of the largest in West Africa, as well as other supporting activities.

Martin Bloem appointed Group Director Corporate Affairs at Damen Shipyards

Martin Bloem will start as Group Director Corporate Affairs at Damen Shipyards Group effective 1 January 2024. This is a new position at the largest shipbuilding concern in the Netherlands.

Destined for global storm

Royal Huisman’s Nilaya, a Reichel / Pugh - Nauta Panamax sloop, sailed into English Harbour, Antigua, after a fast Atlantic crossing that gave her owner and pro race team captain Bouwe Bekking and skipper Romke Loopik plenty of all-conditions experience at the helm. Delivered to her owners in June, 47m / 154ft Nilaya spent the summer cruising in the Med and tuning up for racing.

Alewijnse opens new warehouse at Damen Yachting Vlissingen

In response to the growing needs of the yacht sector Alewijnse, has in cooperation with Damen Yachting, opened a new warehouse at their Vlissingen yard. The upgraded facility is twice as large as its predecessor and will enable Alewijnse to increase its efficiency in providing the electrical integration services that it delivers to Damen Yachting.

Heila Cranes expands service for its customers

Heila Cranes is pleased to announce that it has entered into a service partner agreement with Rusch Offshore Services BV in Medemblik, the Netherlands, to enhance further the quality and effectiveness of the service it provides to its customers. The agreement was signed on 27 November 2023.

Opening Maritime Simulation Training Center in South Africa

STC South Africa, in collaboration with VSTEP, is launching a maritime simulation training center in Cape Town in the first quarter of 2024. VSTEP takes great pride in providing STC South Africa with their state-of-the-art simulator, NAUTIS, to assist in provision of cost-effective training solutions across the African continent.

Fair winds to Fair Lady following a successful Huisfit

Fair Lady, the 37 meter / 121-foot motoryacht originally built in 1928, has been thoroughly updated while still maintaining her classic looks thanks to the drive of her owner and the skilled team at Huisfit. Even though Fair Lady underwent various minor refits over the years, she was due for multiple major upgrades. Following a thorough and rigorous two-phase program at Huisfit, Fair Lady is now ready for the next season and beyond.

MAN Energy Solutions to supply propulsion diesel engines and diesel generator sets for Damen Naval’s ASW-frigates

Damen Naval has contracted MAN Energy Solutions to supply the propulsion diesel engines and the diesel generator sets for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates. The order consists of eight MAN 20V28/33D STC Marine Engines and sixteen variable speed 16V175D-MEV Naval generator sets with sound enclosure and plant auxiliaries. The agreement also includes Integrated Logistic Support for the four new frigates being designed and built for the Netherlands and Belgium.

Damen Naval marks official start of construction phase F126 frigates

The prestigious F126 project reached a major milestone today: the cutting of the first steel for the new multi-purpose frigates for the German Navy. Main contractor Damen Naval and project partner NVL Group invited more than 200 guests to attend the official and festive ceremony at the Peene shipyard in Wolgast, Germany. The cutting of the first steel marks the official start of the project's construction phase.

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