
Group: Damen
Damen Corporate Brochure - 76 Pages
Catalog excerpts
THE DAMEN FAMILY SHIPBUILDERS SINCE 1927
Open the catalog to page 2KOMMER DAMEN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Welcome to Damen. When putting together a book such as this, one can only be reminded of the many milestones lining the route to where we are today. When my father and uncle opened our first shipyard back in 1927, Damen was a relatively small enterprise. Things have certainly changed since then. We now have yards located all over the world; all the better to serve our customers wherever they are. We have experienced our share of challenges along the way, but, thankfully we have been able to grow from our experiences. The success of the standardised shipbuilding...
Open the catalog to page 3Damen started out in 1927, a family-owned company amongst the shipbuilding community on the River Merwede in the Netherlands. Today, we are still there on the same river banks, still a family company. With over 30 yards and Service Hubs all over the world, however, our focus is global. We are well-known for our unique newbuild philosophy; the construction of standardised vessels for stock. For our clients this means rapid delivery of their asset. And, with R&D undertaken over successive generations of series production, they can count not just on continual evolution, but on reliable performance. PROVEN...
Open the catalog to page 5PA S S I O N A N D P R I D E It’s easy to spot a Damen person. It’s not only about the skills and knowledge they have gathered over many years of experience, it’s more than that. You can tell a Damen person by the passion and the pride with which they go about delivering our solutions to you. In their attitude lies the true spirit of shipbuilding. Damen people are true craftsmen. A F U T U R E W I T H O U T L I M I TAT I O N Damen has a long history of entrepreneurial thought and innovation. With a keen focus on continual R&D, close relationships with leading research institutes and an open ear...
Open the catalog to page 6I N N O V AT I O N Innovation is in Damen’s DNA. The standardised shipbuilding concept and the Sea Axe Hull are just two examples of our contribution to the development of the maritime industry. Innovation remains a key focus in all that we do. RESEARCH The standardised shipbuilding concept has significant implications for Damen’s R&D activities. Anticipating market needs in the development of standard vessels facilitates R&D to implement stateof-the-art features within Damen’s new designs. Building series of vessels has enabled Damen to develop extensive R&D programmes that ensure continual knowledge...
Open the catalog to page 9S M A R T S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y Aware our products carry a potential to impact the environment, we do everything we can to minimise this. Environmental sustainability is a primary focus of our R&D activities. A number of our products fall within the range of our dedicated Damen Green Solutions business unit. CLEAN AND GREEN In line with the long-term view we take, Damen has made concerted efforts towards making its workplaces clean and green. Investment in modern equipment, a mindful approach to energy consumption and a responsible use of cleanly produced electricity are just a few examples...
Open the catalog to page 10DESIGN Damen vessels are developed in close cooperation with our clients. We are always listening to their feedback in order to incorporate their ideas into the next generation of our vessels. NEWBUILD Since the beginning, we have built over 6,000 vessels at our yards and the yards of our partners all over the world. As well as proven designs from our portfolio, this has included many examples of custom vessels, tailored to specific client requirements. S H I P R E PA I R & C O N V E R S I O N With a network of repair yards located strategically around the world, Damen Shiprepair & Conversion...
Open the catalog to page 13A C T I N G L O C A L LY With Damen Technical Cooperation (DTC), you can build your Damen vessel at a yard of your choice, anywhere in the world. DTC can provide designs and licences, materials packages and building support, either individually or in combination. JOINT VENTURES In seeking to be close to our clients, Damen works in close collaboration with partners in key locations. Working together with local industry, often in joint ventures, we aim to provide a consistently high level of service wherever we operate. 9, 0 0 0 E M P L O Y E E S Across all of its locations, Damen has over 9,000...
Open the catalog to page 14Damen yard / Service Hub BDamen Business Cooperation •IDTC yard
Open the catalog to page 15FROM LICENCES TO TURN - KE Y PROJECTS Whether you are looking for a new design or something from our portfolio, our in-house engineers stand ready to assist. We cover everything from the provision of the licence, or delivery of basic design alone, to a comprehensive package of support spanning the entire building process. DAMEN CIVIL Damen Civil covers the interface between ship and shore. Our scope includes the entire construction or upgrade process, from concept delivery to overseeing construction, including provision of quality, locally sourced materials. LOCAL CONSTRUCTION There are numerous...
Open the catalog to page 17HYDROMECHANICS Our research aims to improve the performance, operability, safety and efficiency of our vessels. Our focus is on resistance, propulsion, seakeeping, manoeuvrability and interaction of vessels. S T R U C T U R E S & M AT E R I A L S Our structures and materials research focuses on selecting the right material, production method and structural design for each application. MECHANICS & SYSTEMS Extensive knowledge of mechanical components and ship systems combined with a systems engineering approach and extensive simulation capabilities ensures the best possible integration, configuration...
Open the catalog to page 18MARKETS Damen is active across the entire spectrum of maritime industries. From harbours and terminals to offshore support, from dredging to renewable energy and from superyachts to defence and security. A S O L U T I O N F O R E V E R Y S I T U AT I O N Within each of the sectors in which we operate, Damen strives to deliver flexible, versatile vessels to cater for the diverse requirements of our clients. This versatility applies also to our standardised vessel portfolio. Through the application of a range of proven, modular solutions we are able to deliver you a vessel that does exactly what...
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