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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

Hanwha Ocean completes first MRO of US Navy vessel in Korea with successful departure of USNS Wally Schirra

As the first Korean company to complete an MRO project on a U.S. Navy vessel, Hanwha Ocean opens up new possibilities in global defense industry Hanwha Ocean announced that the U.S. Navy’s dry cargo and ammunition ship, USNS Wally Schirra, has …
Mar 21, 2025 / Naval

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Order for an Offshore Patrol Vessel from the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency

Project based on the grant agreement between Indonesia and JICA to enhance abilities in maritime rescue and security Vessel to be built at MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works, with completion and delivery scheduled for March 2028 …
Jan 30, 2025 / Naval

Kongsberg Maritime secures propulsion and maneuvering contract for Indonesian Navy's new Fast Attack Craft

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to supply advanced propulsion and manoeuvring technology for two new KCR-70 Fast Attack Craft for the Indonesian Navy. These vessels are currently under construction at the Sefine Shipyard in Türkiye. The …
Jan 28, 2025 / Naval

Damen delivers second OPV 2600 to Pakistan Navy

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the second in a series of two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) 2600 to the Pakistan Navy. The vessel, named PNS Yamama, follows the delivery of the PNS Hunain in summer 2024. This latest delivery marks a milestone …
Dec 18, 2024 / 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 Naval signs contract with Lloyd’s Register for new frigate for Colombia

Damen Naval is signing a contract with classification society, Lloyd’s Register, on the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES) frigate for Colombia. Colombian shipbuilder COTECMAR (Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la …
Dec 10, 2024 / Naval

Hindustan Shipyard Limited selected Kongsberg Maritime’s replenishment-at-sea technology for new five-ship FSS programme for Indian Navy

The Indian Navy's Fleet Support Ships (FSS) are a new class of large replenishment vessels designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy. The advanced electric RAS system is crucial for naval vessels during extended missions …
Dec 4, 2024 / Naval

Alewijnse and Damen partner on world's first ship to combine ocean research and drone deployment

Alewijnse has secured a prestigious new contract from Damen Shipyards for the complete electrical installation of an ultra-modern, multifunctional vessel for the Portuguese Navy. This groundbreaking ship will be the first in the world to combine …
Oct 15, 2024 / Naval

Sandock Austral Shipyards joins forces with Fincantieri and Vard Marine to build Afrika-class offshore patrol vessels

Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) of Durban has entered into a partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilding powerhouse Fincantieri and its Canadian subsidiary Vard Marine to construct the Afrika class offshore patrol vessel (Vard 7 055). The Afrika …
Sep 25, 2024 / Naval