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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
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards Launches 8th Innovative 7,280 Dwt Vessel MV Vertom Joyce
In a continued commitment to sustainable maritime innovation, Thecla Bodewes Shipyards announces the successful christening and launch of the MV Vertom Joyce, the eighth vessel in the state-of-the-art LABRAX series. This milestone further strengthens …
Apr 14, 2025 / Curious
Canada begins work on heavy polar icebreaker to protect its high-Arctic sovereignty
On Apr 03, 2025, Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) cut steel on the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) new heavy polar icebreaker, signifying the start of construction on one of the most advanced conventional polar icebreakers ever to be built. This marks …
Apr 9, 2025 / Vessels
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards team celebrated the completion of LNG conversion work on the Midnight Sun, marking the 15th drydocking of a TOTE Orca Class vessel at Victoria Shipyards
For Phil Morrell, Vice President of Marine Operations at TOTE Services, building positive relationships is a critical part of the marine industry. “The industry is small, but what makes it special is the strong sense of community. The people you …
Apr 9, 2025 / Vessels
Zululand Energy Terminal Signs Agreement to Operate South Africa’s First LNG Terminal
Zululand Energy Terminal, a joint venture between Vopak Terminal Durban and Transnet Pipelines (TPL), has officially signed the Terminal Operator Agreement (TOA) with Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to design, develop, construct, finance, …
Feb 14, 2025 / Curious
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 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
Damen Shipyards delivers Germany’s first all-electric ferry
On the 15th of January, Damen Shipyards handed over Germany’s first, all-electric catamaran On the 15th of January, Damen Shipyards handed over Germany’s first, all-electric catamaran (E-Kat) ferry to its operator, AG Reederei Norden-Frisia. Capable …
Jan 28, 2025 / Vessels
Holland Shipyards Group to complete advanced Construction Support Vessel for Chevalier Floatels
Holland Shipyards Group announces the start of an exciting new project: the completion and outfitting of a cutting-edge Construction Support Vessel (CSV) for Chevalier Floatels. The impressive 110-meter long vessel recently arrived at Werkendam, …
Jan 20, 2025 / Curious
Damen cuts steel on the latest Island Class vessel for BC Ferries
On 16th January, Damen Shipyards Galati cut steel on the third vessel in an order of four Island Class Ferries from Canada’s BC Ferries. At the same time, another vessel in the series reached the grand block assembly stage of construction at the …
Jan 17, 2025 / Curious