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Next Generation Shipyards introduces welding robot for one-offs

Next Generation Shipyards introduces welding robot for one-offs

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 1, 2025 | Digitalisation, News, Shipbuilding, Workboats

Next Generation Shipyards, based in Lauwersoog, the Netherlands, has taken an innovative step toward further automation of its production process. With the acquisition of an advanced welding robot, the company aims to make its operations not only more efficiënt, but...
Damen acquires UK-based I.M.E Group

Damen acquires UK-based I.M.E Group

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Ship repair/maintenance, Workboats

Damen has taken over Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd. The acquisition follows close collaboration between the two parties since the opening of Damen Services’ UK Service Hub in 2021. This investment in the UK industry supports Damen’s strategic goal of providing...
Dutch electric waterway maintenance work vessel sets sail

Dutch electric waterway maintenance work vessel sets sail

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 21, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding, Workboats

Rijkswaterstaat, Heijmans, and Martens en Van Oord have introduced the innovative Volta work vessel. The fully electric vessel will be used for waterway maintenance in the eastern region of the Netherlands. At this scale, it is the first completely emission-free work...
Damen and AAAPropulsion to advance pod propulsion

Damen and AAAPropulsion to advance pod propulsion

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 19, 2025 | Emissions, News, Ship propulsion, Towage, Workboats

Damen Shipyards Group is partnering with AAAPropulsion to apply the latter’s A-Pod solution to Damen’s electric tugs. The electric propulsion system will provide a significant boost in efficiency. AAAPropulsion, based in Boven-Leeuwen, the Netherlands, is...
Serco orders 24 Damen vessels to support Royal Navy

Serco orders 24 Damen vessels to support Royal Navy

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 10, 2025 | Navy, News, Shipbuilding, Workboats

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Serco for the delivery of 24 vessels of various types that will be used to support the Royal Navy. The contract includes a wide range of ship types including ASD Tugs, RSD Tugs, pilot boats, barges and crane barges....
Six DCS vessels to be auctioned online after bankruptcy

Six DCS vessels to be auctioned online after bankruptcy

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 25, 2025 | News, Offshore wind, Workboats

Six specialised vessels from the bankrupt Delta Coastal Services (DCS) will be auctioned online on 22 September. Financing company Beequip has initiated the foreclosure sale, with Vastgoedveiling.nl organising the auction under the supervision of Van der Stap...
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