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De Beers’ latest diamond recovery vessel departs Damen Shipyards Mangalia for Southern Africa

Following the official handover held on the 18th and 19th of August at Damen Shipyards Mangalia, Debmarine Namibia’s new diamond recovery vessel departed on a four-week long maiden voyage to the Port of Cape Town, South Africa, where it will be …

Sep 15, 2021 / Vessels

BLRT Group builds a unique Launch and Recovery System for a Namibian offshore diamond recovery vessel

BLRT subsidiary, Marketex Offshore Constructions, successfully delivered a unique Launch and Recovery System (LARS) for the most technologically advanced diamond recovery vessel in the world.The LARS will be installed on board the Debmarine Namibia …

Apr 19, 2021 / Vessels

ABB to power the world’s largest diamond recovery vessel for De Beers

ABB wins contract from Damen Shipyards Group to deliver an advanced power system for the world’s first custom-built diamond recovery vesselABB will supply an integrated power system package that will ensure the world’s largest and most …

Jul 13, 2020 / Vessels

Alewijnse signs contract for electrical installation on board world’s newest and largest offshore diamond recovery vessel

Following the award of the contract, Alewijnse has begun preparation for the complete electrical installation on board what will be the world’s newest and largest offshore diamond recovery vessel. Designated an Additional Mining Vessel (AMV) by its …

Mar 10, 2020 / Vessels

Debmarine Namibia To Invest In World’s First Ever Custom-Built Diamond Recovery Vessel

Debmarine Namibia announced that its Board of Directors have approved the construction of the world’s first ever custom-built diamond recovery vessel.The new vessel is expected to cost US$468 million (N$7 billion) and represents the largest ever …

May 21, 2019 / Vessels