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Damen Shipyards commited to Germany with three deliveries and a new service hub
5th December 2021
Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards has been busy in Germany in recent weeks, delivering three, specialist bespoke vessels and establishing a full-time office to provide support to vessel operators in the region. This reflects Damen’s ongoing commitment to the southern Baltic and…
New Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 for Nigerian Navy launched at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah
4th December 2021
The new 100m LST 100 for the Nigerian Navy has been launched at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah, UAE a few months ago. On completion the roll-on-roll-off landing ship will have the capacity to accommodate a crew of 32 and 250 Embarked…
2022 Ships Monthly calendar – get your copy
3rd December 2021
The 2022 Ships Monthly calendar is a great stocking filler for this Christmas. 12 stunning images of ships of all kinds. Get your copy here: Kelsey Publishing Shop – Promotion Site. Click on the thumbnail below to see all the…
Oceangoing Aquaculture Vessel Gains RINA Approval
2nd December 2021
On 23 November 2021 Ship classification society, RINA has announced the Approval in Principle (AiP) of a new-concept offshore fish-farming vessel. The fish-farming Ocean Ark vessel is developed by Ocean Arks Tech of Chile (OATECH) in accordance with RINA Rules…
New Shoalbuster 2711 Duchess handed over to Ports of Jersey in christening ceremony
1st December 2021
The second of Damen’s new Shoalbuster 2711 class was handed over to its owner Ports of Jersey on 11 November in a christening ceremony held at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. First introduced in 2019, the compact, 27m Shoalbuster 2711 provides an…
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30th November 2021
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Damen Stan Patrol 4207 delivered to the Jamaican Defence Force
30th November 2021
A Damen SPa 4207, the second vessel in an order of four Damen vessels for the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, was officially handed over in Kingston, Jamaica during November 2022. Construction on the vessel had already begun when the…
On the tenth anniversary of the Swanland tragedy RMT calls for stronger seafarer safety standards
29th November 2021
Seafarers’ union RMT paid tribute to the memories of the six crew members who lost their lives when the 34-year old cargo ship Swanland sank off the North Wales coast on 27 November 2011. RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch said:…
National Historic Ships UK 2021 Award Winners announced
28th November 2021
National Historic Ships UK’s annual awards ceremony is a celebration of maritime heritage around UK coasts, lakes, and rivers. It encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with static and operational historic vessels through photography, volunteering, conservation, online…
