Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has taken over the management of the Curaçao Droogdok Maatschappij (CDM) as of 1 February. The location will continue its activities under the name of Damen Shiprepair Curaçao (DSCu).
The takeover and name change follow the agreement made between the Government of Curaçao and Damen Shipyards Group in September last year.
Logistic Connections
With this step Damen expands its ship repair activities. The yard is strategically located on the route to the Panama Canal, outside the Hurricane Belt and offers good working conditions within a natural bay. As Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, smooth logistic connections and fast import of required materials are guaranteed.
Third Floating Dock
The yard features two graven docks; one sized 280 x 48 metres and the other 193 x 26 metres and almost 2 kilometres of quay side. In the coming years, Damen will invest approximately 40 million USD in a third floating dock and the yard’s infrastructure and equipment. A new management team, led by Jaap de Lange as Managing Director, has been appointed and is already on site to introduce and implement Damen working methods and standards.
Furthermore Damen, together with the Curaçao Government, will invest in training and schooling of local technical personnel, ensuring the development of local skills, further developing the local industry and encouraging employment opportunities in the area.
DSC Group
Damen Shiprepair Curaçao is part of the DSC group, which currently operates 42 dry docks in sixteen shipyards worldwide.
Picture: Damen Shiprepair Curaçao.
