Another Damen CSD250 has been delivered, to Nigeria this time. The dredger has started creating its own pond, which is to become a major access route to a new industrial park. The creation of the waterway has already boosted the local economy, as also in Nigeria the waterway transport has the future. The CSD250 has [...]
Following a six-year acquisition program, the Government of the Bahamas has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent to acquire 9 vessels for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and construction work for their naval bases. The contract has been placed with Damen Shipyards Group, headquartered in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. In announcing the contract, the [...]
Lady sponsor Annemie van der Ven- Scheeren, who named the ‘Coastal Voyager’ of Acta Marine in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) on 28th February, has not taken her task lightly. The spouse of the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Acta Marine not only wished vessel and crew well, but also held a marvellous speech on the [...]
Damen RoRo Deep Dredge system is a flexible dredging installation for deepwater offshore operation that can be mounted on various vessels. Separation of dredging and transport lowers operating costs and increases return on investment. Dredging Today Staff, February 26, 2013
Last Monday January 21st the brand new Damen Stan Pontoon 9127 (SPo 9127) was handed over to Damen’s long term customer EDT Offshore. The ‘EDT REGAS’ was delivered from stock with a delivery time of 2 weeks after the contract. The SPo 9127 has a length of 91,5, a beam of 27,4 and a height [...]
Damen Shiprepair Brest has won the contract for the scheduled technical repair and maintenance services to the dredger “Daniel Laval”. These works will include technical services and the replacement of: – 2 nozzles; – 1 hopper and sliding tray; – 2 crankshafts. The works were scheduled to have started in December 2012. Dredging Today Staff, [...]
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that Dutch shipbuilder, Damen Group, has chosen to extend its agreement with IFS by purchasing additional user licenses for IFS Applications™. Damen Shipyards, headquartered in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, implemented IFS Applications in 2010 to support business processes across its global organization. By extending its use of IFS Applications, [...]
Another CSD500 has been delivered to William Lloyds Co by Damen Dredging Equipment. This is the second Damen cutter suction dredger for the company, which deploys both dredgers for deepening and maintaining one particular stretch of the Niger River. The dredger has been named “Hand of God”. The standard CSD500 has been fitted out with [...]
As of this week, Damen Shipyards Group is the new owner of French shiprepair yard Arno Dunkerque, the only operator for ship repair and conversion in the 3rd largest French port, Dunkirk. The yard will continue its ship repair and conversion services. Furthermore, its personnel and management will remain in place, guaranteeing a seamless transition [...]
On December 3rd, 2012, Kommer Damen, President of Damen Shipyards Group, officially opened the new, multifunctional building of Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). The clever and outstanding design combines a 1.125m2 services workshop and logistics centre on the ground floor topped off with offices and meeting rooms above. Those designated to work in the upper [...]
