DAMEN

DAMEN

Unique standardisation

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STANDAR Damen has developed a philosophy revolved around unique shipbuilding, providing an industry leading standardised service through perfected engineering Writer: Phoebe Calver Project Manager: Thomas Arnold

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EME amen is renowned in its field for being all about ships; it’s what it does and is the cornerstone of the Company.

Since inception, the client-focused, international family-owned business has designed, built and serviced ships.

Supported by its worldwide network of sales and services, the Company continues to design the best-in-class when it comes to building innovative ships of excellent quality for a variety of industries.

“I began working with Damen in July, 2011 as a development officer working directly under the chief commercial officer of the Damen Shipyards Group,” explains Peter Robert, Director of Business Development & Market Intelligence.

“At that point in time it was a new role to branch into for Damen, and from that leap of faith was borne Damen Offshore Wind.”

In a short space of time, the Company has developed a range of safe and efficient vessels to cover all bases from installation through to maintenance and support.

“My role within the Company is first and foremost to understand the offshore wind market, and within that the things that Damen could do to improve the industry while meeting its requirements,” affirms Robert. “From the discoveries made there we would create new products to introduce to the market and filter out through the sales department.”

The Company’s latest progressions epitomise the culmination of a long journey with this year seeing Damen celebrate its 90th anniversary. And over that time the Company has evolved entirely as a family-owned entity. In 1969 Kommer Damen came onto the scene with a new idea about how the Company should run, in what he hoped would bring about even more success.

Robert states: “His philosophy

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towards shipbuilding was completely different to that the Company had been following and brought about a hugely influential change to the way Damen operated. This change still resonates today through our work.”

The Damen Standard

Back in 1969, Kommer Damen held a speech in order to pitch his aforementioned vision for the future of Damen. In the speech he discussed how in order to be the best, he wanted to build vessels that were standardised.

“His main idea was to standardise as much as possible, and subsequently meant that the Company would no longer produce one-off vessels,” continues Robert. “Instead Damen would be providing series production in order to create efficiency.

“The Company was able to simply carry out the engineering once, then make large supply chain agreements with main providers that would

enable it to gain a better grasp on the market demand. Not only that but the products would be made in a more efficient manner and produced to a better level in terms of quality.”

That philosophy is something that has been carried through to the present day, based on the success the Company has found with it.

Damen still builds on a series basis and standardises as much as possible, and subsequently this is a facet that has filtered into the way all Damen operations are carried out.

Robert describes: “Over the years we have developed our unique and standardised concept named the Damen Standard, enabling the Company to offer our customers wellproven, innovative vessels and services at a competitive price.”

There are many advantages to standardisation, epitomising the reason behind Damen’s adoption of the method for almost 50 years.

Some of these advantages include the

LIEBHERR MARITIME CRANES

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he partnership between Liebherr and Damen Shipyards Group began with the delivery of an offshore crane type BOS 300T in 1985.

109 delivered Liebherr cranes later, the collaboration continues in the festive order signing ceremony of a floating crane type CBG 350 as 110th ordered unit in March of this year.

Liebherr Maritime Cranes and Damen Shipyards Group are successfully lead by third generation family members of the company founders. Both traditionconscious businesses accentuate their long-lasting partnership with the graduation of this project and look forward to a common and successful future.

The companies took a further step to share their decades-long construction experience and to develop customised solutions from a single source.With more than 40 years of experience in the maritime lifting business Liebherr guarantees continuous innovation for the offshore industry.

The latest product development in the offshore business made by Liebherr is the heavy lift crane (HLC). The HLC is the biggest crane Liebherr has developed so far. Based on the proven BOS design, the heavy lift crane has a lattice boom which allows high outreaches. A small footprint and an optional foldable A-frame makes the crane more flexible.

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The crane series has a lifting height in excess of 170 meters. This makes the HLC an ideal solution for huge offshore installations, especially in the green energy sector.

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Experience the progress.

The new heavy lift offshore crane series (HLC) • Rated capacity: 5,000 tonnes and more • Maximum radius: Up to 160 metres • Maximum lifting height: Up to 170 metres above deck • Range of application: Wind farm installation & platform decommissioning

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Damen utility vessel

fast response to customer requests, competitive pricing, shortened delivery times, reliable and proven technology, continuous product development, low maintenance costs, guaranteed performance and setting the benchmark for the industry.

Robert adds: “In the early stages we carried out large amounts of market research and came to the conclusion that large numbers of Damen products were already being used in offshore wind, so it made complete sense to utilise this.”

Impressive innovation

The discovery that a lot of target customers were already using Damen built vessels for offshore wind purposes massively quickened the pace of development for Damen. Its tugboats had the ability to tow to the relevant locations to install the turbines - something that was already happening at the time - as well as

tapping into the other needs found around wind farms that weren’t being answered at that point in time.

“It has been a big step in the development of Damen Offshore Wind - specifically when it comes to working further offshore - to work on a service operation vessels (SOV),” explains Robert. “This has really taken off and we have numerous projects currently to do with service operations.”

For companies like Total E&P Nederland, they are making conscious decisions to explore the opportunities available to them to utilise innovative efficiencies developed for the offshore wind market, while also looking to use them in the oil & gas industry.

Robert continues: “We have ensured that our Company remains versatile throughout the process, applying the aforementioned innovative knowledge safely and comfortably and working across the entire spectrum of offshore energy industries.”

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THALES GROUP

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ur world is increasingly complex. The only constant is change and the pace of that change today is faster than ever, creating greater and more sophisticated challenges for you, your customers and our fellow citizens. It is moving so fast that we have to prepare for tomorrow before we know what tomorrow may bring.

Our 64 000 employees combine together a powerful diversity of technical expertise, talent and cultures.

This grants us the flexibility to de­sign and deliver extraordinary solutions to these complex challenges working across multiple domains. From the depths of the oceans to deepest space we work with you to design solutions that make the tomorrow we all worry about possible today.

Bibby WaveMaster 1 launch

The perfect fit

The Company is widely recognised for its work across the globe with large companies, also having worked on renowned research projects over the years.

“Currently we are involved in work on floating wind and have subsequently participated in the European research project, Wind Float,” affirms Robert. “Our role in that production has been to look into floats, as our experience in standardisation and series production has made us the perfect fit in that area.”

Alongside the Company’s research work, it also has a large chain of repair yards in Europe and around the world.

Especially in the past few years, Damen has been creating a lot of upgrades and conversions to turbine installation vessels in its docks, and mobilisations and demobilisations.

With its work spread extensively and a reputation as a global organisation,

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MTU BENELUX

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or decades, MTU Benelux has been contributing to the success of its customers, and considers this a key cultural element of its business.

MTU Benelux, as a daughter company of MTU Friedrichshafen, still continues to practise this business culture from its facilities in Dordrecht. The Company serves its valuable customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week with after sales services in the Benelux area and to meet needs for new engines and systems.

T +31 78 639 5777 E mtubenelux_info@mtu-online.com

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Aquilon, The operationally proven naval solution ready for the future ▶▶ Aquilon provides voice and data, internal and external communication with high performance and quality of services to the users.

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▶ Dual technologies ▶ Interoperability ▶ Operationally proven ▶ Already deployed on all

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▶ Cyber secured by design

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ALPHATRON MARINE

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he Bibby Wavemaster, designed to access the offshore wind turbines, is equipped with the fully integrated AlphaBridge.

The AlphaBridge offers the flexibility to integrate sophisticated navigation and control systems from a diverse portfolio of technology, for any class and size of vessel. Our principle highlights that technology should make bridge operation easier - even for vessels undertaking complex, sometimes hazardous operations. This makes the Alphabridge highly suitable for the offshore wind industry.

Alphatron Marine is a world-renowned supplier of integrated bridge solutions, representative of major industry brands and manufacturer of unique complementary products to the JRC portfolio.

Production hall, Damen Shipyards, Gorinchem

Damen proudly boasts a large sales team that travels around the world in cooperation with agencies. In order to remain at the top of the market, Damen needs to constantly remain aware of offshore wind developments.

“We are aware of these developments on a global scale; it’s brilliant for our development as in order to grow we need to understand what is happening in the current timeframe,” explains Robert. “This enables us to quickly establish whether it is the right market for Damen, particularly when it comes to work in China as it is difficult to price correctly.

“Our products don’t necessarily easily match the market in China, so we are probably going to need to take a different approach when working there. Of course, the Company has found ways around this, already having had a similar situation in the US. A successful possibility is to sell a design licence in China for our products, which has worked very well in America.”

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Product development

In order to facilitate its global expansion and new projects in China and the US, Damen has made huge investments and one of the biggest was buying a yard in China to enable increased production.

In terms of product development, on an annual basis the Company will work closely with its research &development department (R&D) to decide the best areas of investment for new projects.

“We have developed a sizeable R&D department - seeing the importance it has to company development - which is quite significant in the maritime industry and in comparison to a lot of corporations,” states Robert.

“The general idea behind it is to continuously try and develop our products in order to stay ahead of the competition in introducing new features, new technologies and building networks.

“Quantifying turns out to be

MME GROUP

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orrosion is one of the largest threats to the long-term integrity and profitability of offshore constructions and vessels.

MME Group has decades of accumulated knowledge and experience in applying sacrificial anodes and impressed current systems (ICCP & ICAF) to protect these structures.

With in-house corrosion engineering (FEM-analysis) and value added services such as Non-Destructive Testing, IRATA certified Rope Access and a destructive testing and corrosion laboratory, the Company provides a “one-stop shop” for offshore asset integrity.

Contact us to find out how we can help you realise “A Longer Life” for your assets.

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Walk-to-Work vessel Bibby Wavemaster, undertaking complex and sometimes hazardous operations in the offshore wind industry, handles navigation and communication with the fully integrated AlphaBridge.

AlphaBridge

Redefining bridge design

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Lifecycle Management in Offshore Wind starts with Corrosion Prevention

A Longer Life

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HATENBOER WATER

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e know all about water. Due to our extensive experience and innovative knowhow, we are your versatile water technology partner. A track record of more than 2,000 maritime water treatment units worldwide is proof of our high standards.

The Company’s wide scope of services include the supply of standard products for water treatment, risk analysis, training and sampling services all the way through to the supply of completely integrated custom made fresh water systems.

All solutions are engineered in a way that they are economically sound and environmentally sustainable.

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quite difficult for us, as we don’t just have the single purpose of working purely for offshore wind.

Recently we acquired a large repair yard in Rotterdam which we expect to accommodate all of our turbine installation vessels when the time comes for their upgrades, as well as other purposes in the future.”

Of course it is not only investments in projects and space that is important to Damen, it also takes the time to invest properly in its people.

“At Damen one of our core values is that it must be fun to work with us and that is what I strive for within my team,” Robert explains. “It is my hope that every morning when they come into the office, they will start the day happy and motivated ready to have a lot of fun when it comes to carrying out their jobs and assignments.”

In achieving such a productive working environment, the Company has been able to provide its people with a wider array of responsibilities.

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SIP MARINE

S At Damen one of our core values is that it must be fun to work with us and that is what I strive for within my team

IP Marine develops and produces high-end propellers, utilising the latest technology and design tools like SIPPROP©, and FINE™/Marine CFD. The propellers are known for their low noise and vibration levels and extremely high efficiency.

SIPPROP© is the newest generation propeller design software, developed

by SIP Marine. Not only is this software used for designing propellers, but also to optimise the precise conditions that the propeller encounters under the ship.

This is done based on the wake fields generated via FINE™/Marine.

With our sophisticated tools we are able to consult not only on propulsion, but also compute and examine the flow around ships in full detail.

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World Leader in high-end propellers • All Sip Marine propellers are designed with the most sophisticated design program SIPPROP© • The designs are fully analysed and optimised with CFD tools in behind ship condition • Sip Marine Propellers are well known for their low noise and vibration levels and high efficiency • High accuracy finishing in the highest possible standard with CNC machining only

Sip Marine BV Alcoalaan 2 5151 RW Drunen The Netherlands T: +31 (0)416 383 262 E: info@sipmarine.com I: www.SipMarine.com

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Wind farm installations and maintenance

In the present day Damen Offshore Wind has one of the largest wind farm installation collections in the industry, which is of course a main contributing factor to the Company’s position at the top of the industry.

Walk to Work Vessel: Built to serve offshore structures, W2W has a large operational window with state-of-theart technologies that are combined to deploy crews and supplies safely.

Utility Vessel: The versatile Utility Vessels can be easily configured to support a wide variety of offshore and near shore operations.

Fast Crew Supplier: Purpose-built for the transport of crew or material, quickly and safely in rivers, harbours, coastal waters and offshore, the distinctive Damen Fast Crew Suppliers.

Research Vessel: Damen Research Vessels support and perform various research operations including seismic, hydrographic, oceanographic and fishery surveys.

Seismic Research Support Vessel: Damen has developed proven designs for dedicated seismic research support.

Jack-Up Unit: Modular accommodation concept Jack-Up for a multiple range of tasks in the Offshore Wind and Oil and Gas industry is optimised for the highest possible deck area.

Offshore Accommodation Barge: The self-propelled Offshore Accommodation Barge (OAB) can be fine-tuned with many optional plug and play extras.

Cable Laying Vessel: The Company’s Infield Cable Laying vessel performs well in the tough conditions of the Offshore Wind industry.

Offshore Carrier: Its Offshore Carrier can execute diverse offshore installation jobs such as cable laying, subsea or float-over installation.

Multi Cat: Damen’s Multi Cat Series is a complete range of multi-purpose workboats built from up-to-date designs with high quality standardised components.

Stan Pontoons: For extra deck space the Company has varying sizes, propulsion and mooring options to match the required needs.

Modular Pontoon: Damen Modular Pontoon can be used as a heavy duty work platform for a broad range of purposes, including drilling, dredging, accommodation and heavy lifting operations.

Modular Jetty: Modular Jetties provide multi-purpose support for cargo vessels, such as berthing, fuelling, shore connection for electricity and serve as a store location.

Barges: These highly versatile vessels have numerous plug & play options.

They can be found across a wide range of industries.

ESCO ESCO and innovative navigation ESCO Aandrijvingen Nederland supplies industrial drive systems and marine propulsion systems from the best global manufacturers, with the best possible service.

The Company has worked on top achievements and relations since 1964 and this extends to their partnership with Damen Shipyards.

For more than 50 years, it has been ‘full steam ahead’, with Twin Disc-marine transmissions and control systems and QuickShift®, an innovative marine transmission which, with the EC300 Power Commander, revolutionises comfort and safety.

Ask the ESCO consultants by calling +31 (0)172 42 33 33 Or Damen Shipyards, of course.

DMT MARINE EQUIPMENT

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harboured ship is a safe ship…

But, that’s not what ships are built for!

This is the reason why, at DMT Marine Equipment, the Company’s focus is to become first among the world’s leading manufacturers of qualitative and durable winches.

Over the course of the past 15 years, the Company has built their own history by serving several companies with job based assignments. The Company has expanded its activity across more than three continents and constructed production centres, assembly and testing halls to the highest standards.

The Company’s services and products are portrayed by professionalism, efficiency and reliability.

Production hall, Damen Shipyards, Gorinchem

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You’ve got to feel it to believe it Twin Disc Quickshift The fastest and smoothest shifting marine transmission in the world.

Provide amazing control at near zero vessel speed in combination with EC300 electronic controlsystem.

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STRAATHOF CONTROLS

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traathof Controls equips the Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2710 with a novel, exceptionally reliable and modularly customisable propulsion control system that meets all class requirements.

The Company devised three versions of this advanced propulsion control system: the iQX for conventional fixed propellers, the iQW for water jet propulsion, and the iQP for controllable pitch propellers.

These are user-friendly systems that can be easily programmed on board with the use of a smartphone or tablet.

Moreover, the iQX, iQW and iQP can be integrated with the Company’s innovative joystick controls.

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In trusting its people with these responsibilities it also gives them the freedom to control their workload, knowing that they have the proof and conviction as successful working professionals in order to achieve both professional and personal goals.

“I’m not the sort of person that will constantly be looking over my employees’ shoulders, I don’t believe in that at all,” affirms Robert. “We find providing them with freedom in work enables each employee to develop themselves and become entrepreneurs.”

Developing networks

As Damen is still relatively young in the industry, it has been pivotal for the Company to create a large network in the domain.

“I am lucky to have a large network built up of our customers, their customers, developers and turbine companies such as Siemens,” adds Robert. “We continuously inform them

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BRAZEN COMPOSITES

B I am lucky to have a large network built up of our customers, their customers, developers and turbine companies such as Siemens

razen Composites’ expertise lies in manufacturing ballistic protection products, fire protection products and structural composite products.

The Company utilises its expertise and the resources of its partners to manufacture a wide range of high quality products that are sold worldwide under the BRAZEN brand and the brands of its international clientele.

The Company undertakes the functions of product design, pattern making, material procurement, process engineering, quality control, logistics, and manufacturing.

Users of the Company’s products are people serving and working in government agencies and commercial industries such as oil and gas, mining and shipping.

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The specialist in nautical propulsion control systems.

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Solutions from Technology Marine | Protection | Composites

MANUFACTURING HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS, SOLD WORLDWIDE

We undertakes the functions of product design, pattern making, material procurement, process engineering, quality control, logistics, and manufacturing.

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about our developments while also challenging them to keep us innovative and ask us what we will need to create to move forward in the future.”

Damen is well prepared for the future demands that will be placed upon the Company, alongside the future products that it will need to develop in order to meet these demands in the market. Renowned as a quality brand, Damen stands for quality and supports its customers to the end ,which is a pivotal factor across its large network.

Robert states: “We will never walk away from problems within our products, making sure that we can achieve the maximum value for our customers.”

A great example of the strong relationships that Damen is building stands between Damen and Gusto - a well known designer of jack-ups - which has led to the design of its DG Jack range that is currently being marketed.

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kzoNobel creates everyday essentials to make people’s lives more inspiring. As a leading global paint and coatings Company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, we supply essential ingredients, essential protection and essential color to industries and consumers worldwide.

International® is the brand of AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business. For more than 135 years, we have successfully delivered marine coatings technologies to address the global marine industry’s constantly evolving needs. The brand’s longstanding purpose lies in bringing peace of mind to ship owners by protecting their assets and minimizing their total operating cost through sustainable solutions.

For more than 30 years, AkzoNobel has been the paints and coatings partner for Damen Shipyards and have supplied International® coatings for the high standard vessels Damen is delivering to

various market segments for such a long period.

Part of the portfolio widely used on Damen newbuilds are Intershield® 300 and Intersleek® 100SR. Intershield® 300 is our highest performing anticorrosive pure epoxy primer - the Industry benchmark in corrosion protection with a proven performance over 25 years.

Intersleek® 1100SR – our biocide-free, slime release fouling release coating – suitable for most vessel types offering a sustainable and durable fouling control system ready for the future.

Headquartered in Singapore, AkzoNobel Marine Coatings has presence across 60 countries. With seven laboratories and a portfolio of more than 900 patents, our coatings are developed in 17 factories which are strategically located.

DE WOLF

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e Wolf Maritime Safety BV is a supplier of safety and survival equipment for seagoing vessels dredging vessels, the offshore industry, military organisations and super yachts.

Products include lifeboats/rafts and lifejackets, dry suits, rescue boats, RIBs, diesel outboard engines, davit systems, EPRIBs, gas detectors and CO2 and fire extinguishing equipment.

A professional service team carries out servicing on lifesaving and firefighting equipment as per client requirements.

The Company supplies a complete service on board or in its class approved service station and are approved by the mayor Class Society Companies.

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The Company acts as a distributor for many brands including Yamaha, Global Davit, ACR Electronics, BW Technologies, MSA, ABS Fire, Zodiacmilpro and more.

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BE PREPARED, STAY SAFE LIFESAVING I FIREFIGHTING I RESCUE BOATS I DAVIT SYSTEMS I FREEFALL BOATS I LIFERAFTS I GAS DETECTION

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POSEIDON PROPULSION INC.

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oseidon Propulsion Inc. has built a trusted reputation after many years of experience in the field of marine propulsion and steering systems.

The Company endeavours to produce and supply highly technical, custom-built products, applying them in the field of commercial crafts, high-speed support vessels, mega yachts and offshore related ships.

Besides the custom-built propulsion and steering installations, Poseidon has developed a wide range of standardised products, including ship propellers, fixed and steerable nozzles, controllable pitch propeller installations, inboard and outboard sterntube seals, trust bearings, flexible couplings, tunnel thrusters - both electric and hydraulic - and cardan shafts.

With the Company’s production centre, it is able to produce extremely complex products in-house.

Damen headquarters main entrance

“We are working to build these relationships as it enables the easy development of our projects and the direction the Company needs to go in moving forward,” explains Robert. “A current project our team is working on is based around obtaining a new large-scale yard space, possessing the capabilities and the infrastructure to build large turbine installation vessels.

“At Damen we are again extending our reach and our product portfolio for future turbine installation vessels and as we look into the future of turbines, their weight is increasing and with that we will need to build facilities in order to meet those future challenges and requirements.”

The Company is under pressure to meet these industry demands and subsequently the vessels need to be ready as soon as possible, which is why Damen is well into the process of developing both a new large-scale turbine installation vessel, as well as a large crane vessel specifically built for

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foundation installation.

Damen is a brand that is renowned for constantly developing itself towards industry needs and in a very short space of time, Damen has become equally well known in the market.

“We are always improving ourselves in terms of our designs, alongside the quality and functionality that we create within our products,” concludes Robert. “It is one of our main aims moving forwards to keep on bringing new products to market such as the crane vessel and large turbine installation vessels that we are working on currently.

“Continuing on in the manner that we have been, I hope that in the future we will be able to report that our turbine installation portfolio has dramatically increased, that we have built our crane vessel and successfully integrated our new Twin Axe vessels with increased sales to take us forward in the industry.”

The success of the Company’s working method begins on the drawing board, with designs and calculations as the starting point for products. Vast experience in the calculation and design of propellers allows Poseidon to carefully select the right propeller for each vessel, creating them in bronze, aluminium and stainless steel.

Alongside its propeller work, its Pegasus Sterntube seals have a proven track record of reliability over the years. Its seals can be delivered with aluminium and bronze housing, wearing liners with ceramic layer and stand-by seals.

Each available seal has classification type approval, used in a wide variety of high-speed crafts including those used by Damen.

As well as the Company’s aforementioned products, Poseidon is able to assist with any propulsion related product needs.

T +31 180 629009 E sales@poseidon-bv.nl

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Marine propulsion and steering systems.

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Pegasus Seal

Poseidon Silent Thruster Propeller

Complete Propulsion systems

Thrusters

Preferred supplier to Damen Shipyards

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