Damen Dredger for Al Hamriyah Port Expansion
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a cutter suction dredger CSD500 to MAR Marine & Building Contractor LLC, a United Arab Emirates-based contractor.
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Tech Investment for Ballast Water Treatment
Climate Investor Two (CI2) has approved an investment that could amount to €24.5 million to support the lease of Damen’s portable ballast water treatment solution InvaSave to customers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. CI2 is a financing facility mandated to invest in water, sanitation and ocean infrastructure projects in emerging economies. It enjoys cornerstone support from the EU and
Read moreSouth African Navy Inaugurates Sea Axe
The South African Navy (SAN) held a blessing ceremony of the first of three multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPVs) at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). The MMIPVs will contribute to South Africa’s maritime security in augmenting the country’s capability to respond effectively, rapidly and cost-efficiently to threats such as illegal trafficking and fishing. The 62-by-11-m naval vessel will be the
Read moreAlliance for Autonomous Ship Tech
Damen Shipyard and Sea Machines Robotics have signed an alliance agreement to further investigate the adoption of collision avoidance functionality on board Damen ships. For the past four years Damen Shipyards Group has been investing in autonomous shipping technologies. The shipbuilder has participated in several joint industry projects to research the readiness level of technologies. Damen is now entering the
Read more24/7 Coronavirus Disinfection Service
Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage (DSHV), the mobile ship repair squad of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, has announced the creation of a 24/7 COVID-19 Disinfection Service for ships. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that when there is a case of COVID-19 on board a vessel, the cabin and living quarters, as well as the rest of the ship, should
Read moreHybrid, Fully Electric Propulsion for Dutch Mussel Farming
Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam is heading a research project to investigate the application of hybrid and fully electric propulsion in the Dutch mussel farming sector. The project, which is called AQUACULTURe, is a collaborative effort between Damen and numerous parties such as equipment suppliers, service providers and local mussel farming companies. AQUACULTURe is part of the Damen Shipyards Group’s long-standing
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