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Fugro and Damen partner to support the Royal Netherlands Navy with marine security and surveillance vessel

Fugro and Damen have teamed up to provide the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) with a surveillance vessel and operating crew. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has contracted this new partnership to enhance its marine security and surveillance capabilities. …

Apr 18, 2025 / Naval

New Combat Support Ship for the Royal Netherlands Navy arrives at Damen Naval shipyard after successful sea trials

Combat Support Ship Den Helder (A834) arrived in Vlissingen after successfully completing her maiden voyage and sea trials Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder (A834) arrived in Vlissingen this morning after successfully completing her maiden voyage …

Dec 16, 2024 / Naval

Damen Shipyards Galati lays keel of Combat Support Ship

On the 2nd of June Damen Shipyards Galati has performed the keel-laying ceremony on the Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder. This marks an important milestone in the construction of this new supply ship for the Royal Netherlands Navy. The keel …

Jun 3, 2021 / Naval

HNLMS Pelikaan back in Curaçao after midlife upgrade by Damen Shipyards Den Helder

Since October 1, HNLMS Pelikaan is back again in the familiar waters of the Caribbean. On September 17, Damen Shipyards Den Helder delivered the HNLMS Pelikaan to the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) following a mid-life upgrade lasting eight months. …

Oct 2, 2020 / Naval

GE to Provide Electric Propulsion Systems to Royal Netherlands Navy new Combat Support Ship

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, in partnership with GE, will deliver a new Combat Support Ship to the Royal Netherlands Navy.GE’s robust, proven electric propulsion technology was selected for its low noise signature, high level of reliability and …

Sep 8, 2020 / Naval