Damen to cut 125 jobs at its Dutch repair yards

Damen to cut 125 jobs at its Dutch repair yards

Damen Shipyards has announced a restructuring of its repair yards Damen Verolme Rotterdam and Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam. According to trade union CNV Vakmensen director Corina Hensen, 125 jobs will be lost with most redundancies affecting office staff. The...
Maersk carries out major restructuring

Maersk carries out major restructuring

Maersk is carrying out a major reorganisation aimed at “streamlining” the organisation, which is said to have nothing to do with Covid-19. The Danish group reports this in an advisory to its customers. Maersk confirms that the Safmarine brand is...
Van Oord to cut 500 jobs, 120 in the Netherlands

Van Oord to cut 500 jobs, 120 in the Netherlands

Covid-19 and the slump in oil and gas prices are also taking their toll on Dutch offshore and dredging contractor Van Oord. The company says it needs to restructure to stay healthy, which will cost 500 jobs, of which 120 in the Netherlands. In addition, Van Oord seeks...