Damen Shipyards

Damen launches two hybrid-electric ferries for BC ferries

Damen shipyards launched a pair of hybrid-electric ferries for the Canadian ferry operator, BC Ferries. Both vessels are now fitted out in order to begin operations next year. The vessels will have the capacity of carrying 300 passengers and crew and 47 vehicles.

Mainly, according to Damen’s press release, BC Ferries is upgrading its fleet, and will see a number of new vessels operating in the province of British Colombia, on Canada’s Pacific coastline.

The twin Damen Road Ferry 8117E3 will serve...

https://safety4sea.com/damen-launches-two-hybrid-electric-ferries-for-bc-ferries/

European shipbuilders join forces to advance vessel connectivity

Some of the biggest European shipbuilders announced that they have created a new cooperative initiative to develop a connected vessel platform. This project is named Code Kilo and aims to address the digitalization challenges of various stakeholders.

Specifically, EUROYARDS members –  Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Damen Shipyards Group, Fincantieri, Lürssen, Meyer Werft, Naval Group and Navantia – collaborated to improve data management solutions and standards.

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https://safety4sea.com/european-shipbuilders-join-forces-to-advance-vessel-connectivity/

South African Economy Benefits From Building Of New Navy Vessels

SA ECONOMY BENEFITS FROM THE BUILDING OF NEW NAVY VESSELS

On Saturday, the 23rd of February 2019, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) hosted a keel laying ceremony, marking the start of construction on the first of three Multi-mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) for the South African Navy. These vessels will aid in protecting the country from threats such as trafficking, illegal fishing and piracy, as well as support job creation and enterprise development.

Image Credit: damen.com

The keel laying ceremony is a maritime tradition that dates back to the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/south-african-economy-benefits-from-building-of-new-navy-vessels/

Seismic vessels complete tandem drydocking at Damen Shipyard

Sister-vessels, Oceanic Sirius and Oceanic Vega have completed a round-the-clock, 10-day maintenance programme at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm). For eight of those days the two 106-metre vessels were in the yard’s 250-metre drydock no.4 in a tandem arrangement, to maximise the efficient use of resources.

Namely, the major reason of the vessels’ visit was to have a series of repairs and upgrade their hulls by having them cleaned and repainted.

Moreover, the upgrade of the vessels...

https://safety4sea.com/seismic-vessels-complete-tandem-drydocking-at-damen-shipyard/

Damen unveils supply vessel design for U.S. offshore wind industry

Damen's FCS 3410 is a service accomodation and transfer vessel design for the emerging U.S. offshore wind energy industry. Damen Shipbuilding Group rendering.

Damen Shipyards Group announced a new design for a bigger, longer-endurance offshore wind power service vessel, stepping up its proven European designs for challenging conditions of the emerging U.S. industry.

The Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 3410, a 112’ service accommodation and transfer vessel (SATV), would be built in U.S. shipyards with licensing and technical support from Damen, as the Netherlands-based group has done with tugboats, patrol vessels and other types built by U.S. partners. The...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/damen-unveils-supply-vessel-design-for-u-s-offshore-wind-industry/

De Boer holds naming ceremony for Damen RSD WID Tug 2915 Hybrid Fregate and ASD Tug 2310 SD Papillon

Damen RSD WID Tug 2915 Hybrid Fregate and ASD Tug 2310 SD Papillon

The naming ceremony has been held for two custom tugs built by Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld for De Boer Remorquage SARL, a joint venture between Dutch Dredging and Iskes Towage and Salvage. The ceremony took place in the port of Cayenne in French Guyana. Both vessels represent innovative solutions and one of them has additional modifications that enable it to undertake dredging and other associated activities.

Present at the event...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/12/de-boer-holds-naming-ceremony-for-damen-rsd-wid-tug-2915-hybrid-fregate-and-asd-tug-2310-sd-papillon/

Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering to take place in Baltic Sea

Estonian energy company, Eesti Gaas and Damen Shipyards signed a contract for the construction of the first of a series of short-sea LNG bunker vessels to operate in the Baltic Sea.

The LGC 6000 LNG class vessel, is planned to be delivered in September 2020, and aims to boost the wider adoption of LNG as an alternative fuel in the North-east Baltic Sea, by providing ship-to-ship distribution service for the first time.

The 100-metre vessel will carry 6,000m³ of LNG in two type-C tanks at -163° C....

https://safety4sea.com/ship-to-ship-lng-bunkering-to-take-place-in-baltic-sea/

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