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Damen signs new tugs contracts with Fairplay Towage and Louis Meyer
Damen Shipyards Group has concluded a number of contracts that will see four new tugs delivered to Fairplay Towage. In March, the shipbuilder signed three contracts with Fairplay Towage, and an additional contract was signed with Neue …
Apr 24, 2025 / Curious
Damen Shipyards Group signs MoU with Square Port Shipyard to build Damen vessels in India
The agreement continues Damen’s expansion into the subcontinent On the 8th of April, Square Port Shipyard, located 250 km south of Mumbai, and Damen Technical Cooperation B.V. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the first step of a …
Apr 23, 2025 / Vessels
Damen signs with Türkiye-based İÇDAŞ for local ASD Tug 2813 construction
On 25 March Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with İÇDAŞ in Türkiye for the local construction of an ASD Tug 2813. The signing follows Damen Shipyards Galati’s construction of two tugs for the company back in 2002. Since then, the two parties …
Apr 22, 2025 / Vessels
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
Damen signs with Arena Offshore A.S. for Turkish construction of Stan Tugs 1606
Damen has chosen Arena Offshore A.S. for the construction of two Stan Tugs 1606, marking its first design collaboration with an external company in Türkiye Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Istanbul-based Arena Offshore A.S. for the …
Apr 15, 2025 / Vessels
Naming ceremony for Damen Electric Fast Ferry
Reederei Norden-Frisia names first German electric catamaran Frisia E-I Reederei Norden-Frisia has held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, the Frisia E-I. In a boost for sustainable public transport, the vessel, a Damen Fast Ferry 3209 …
Mar 25, 2025 / Vessels
Concordia Damen delivers Shallow Draft River Pusher to Girona S.A., Paraguay
New type of river pusher: CDS 4115 Paraguayan shipowner and operator ‘Girona S.A. – Rio Sur Transporte y Logistica’ has taken delivery of their new fleet addition ‘Veronica V’, designed and built by Dutch inland navigation shipyard Concordia Damen, …
Mar 12, 2025 / Vessels
Damen unveils new Logistics Support Ship range
Naval support vessels to play important role in enhancing replenishment and logistical capabilities Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a new range of naval support vessels. The Logistics Support Ship (LSS) series will play an …
Feb 13, 2025 / Vessels
Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen and Rossilini’s Four-10 sign REV Ocean outfitting contract
On February 6, 2025 Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV) and Rossilini’s Four-10 signed a contract for the outfitting of the REV Ocean. The contract covers both the interior and exterior of the state-of-the-art research and expedition vessel. The …
Feb 12, 2025 / Curious
Damen installs NOX-reducing SCRs to Van Oord’s Nexus
Damen Shipyards Group has recently carried out the installation of a series of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to Van Oord’s Nexus. The Nexus is a Damen Offshore Carrier (DOC) 8500 delivered in 2014. The 122.68 x 27.45 metre vessel …
Feb 10, 2025 / Vessels