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Damen Shipyards Group
10,001+ employees
Ship design, construction, repair, and services
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Brest, France
In Person
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- A Bac+2/3 qualification, such as a BTS, DUT, or Professional Bachelor's degree, or significant experience in a naval or industrial environment.
- Ability to read technical drawings covering structures, piping, and mechanics.
- Strong written French skills and English proficiency between B1 and C1.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work in an organized, rigorous, analytical, and autonomous manner, with strong communication skills.
- Interpret and analyze clients' technical specifications.
- Assess the costs of work to be carried out, both in-house and subcontracted.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Project, and Production teams to build complete and consistent proposals.
- Travel occasionally for short assignments of 5–6 days in France or abroad to inspect vessels.
Damen provides design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services for maritime needs, delivering ships and platforms that enable safe, reliable, and efficient operations. It uses standardized designs and modular production, building ships through integrated design, production facilities, and maintenance services, with a focus on safety, reliability and sustainability. As a family-owned company, Damen differentiates itself through standardisation, long-term thinking, and extensive global collaboration, sharing knowledge and using external production facilities to scale and improve ships while boosting local prosperity. Its goal is to become the most sustainable shipbuilders in the world by delivering safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible ships and supporting sustainable local development through its network.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$324.5M
Headquarters
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Founded
1927
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Seaspan ordered two ASD Tugs 2813 in May 2026 for HaiSea Marine.
- GRSE signed a September 2026 MoU to co-build advanced dredgers in India.
- Damen launched Waterbus 2907 Electric in March 2026 and showcased electrification in Rotterdam.
What critics are saying
- Dutch prosecutors are trialing Damen for bribery and sanctions violations; hearings started November 2025.
- Germany canceled Damen’s €18 billion frigate program in June 2026 after delays and loan support.
- A conviction or sanctions finding could freeze naval orders and trigger financing covenants.
What makes Damen Shipyards Group unique
- Damen’s stock-vessel program delivered Kazakhstan’s FCS 2710 Tumar after a May 2026 contract.
- Damen keeps launching modular, future-fuel-ready designs like the September 2026 CFe 1100.
- Damen spans tugs, dredgers, ferries, and naval ships across Vietnam, India, and Europe.
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Damen highlights electrification during World Port Days. [By: Damen Shipyards Group] At this year's World Port Days in Rotterdam, Damen Shipyards Group is placing the acceleration of the maritime energy transition firmly in the spotlight. Three advanced vessels will be moored at the Innovation Quay, showcasing the innovative strength of the Dutch maritime sector. The message is clear: the technology is ready. What is needed now is the infrastructure, regulation, financing and collaboration to scale it up. The Netherlands has a strong maritime industry and world-class expertise. To maintain that position, new technologies must be tested, deployed and scaled here at home. That will require sufficient charging infrastructure and grid capacity, suitable financing and regulation that actively supports innovation. "The first emission-free vessels are already in operation. The challenge now is to move from pilots to large-scale deployment," said Martin Bloem, Vice President at Damen Shipyards. "If government, ports and industry work together to create the right conditions, the Netherlands can take an international lead in making the maritime sector more sustainable." The fully electric tug Aqua Pollux shows that electric workboats are already a reality. The electric waterbus Blue Amsterdam illustrates how passenger transport by water can be made more sustainable. Damen is therefore calling for public-private investment in shared maritime charging points, shore power and energy hubs. The company also wants the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) to be extended to workboats, with revenues reinvested in the sector's transition. This would help accelerate investment in emission-free technology and infrastructure. Damen is also pursuing this ambition at European level. The company supports the European Industrial Maritime Strategy and launched the Workboat Alliance, which aims to strengthen Europe's position in workboats for ports, inland waterways, offshore infrastructure and maritime security. Alongside these examples of electrification, Damen will also use World Port Days to show how maritime innovation contributes to security and resilience. In collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Defence, Damen and Fugro will use the deployment of the Galatea to demonstrate how public and private parties can work together under the Protection North Sea Infrastructure Programme (PBNI) to provide additional capacity for monitoring and protecting vital infrastructure in the North Sea.
GRSE signs MoUs with DNV and Damen for shipbuilding. September 3, 2026 GRSE has signed separate MoUs with DNV and Damen to boost its shipbuilding, green tech and dredger construction capabilities. The state-run defence company inked both deals on September 2 at the SMM Hamburg Maritime Trade Fair in Germany. The first MoU is with DNV, formerly known as Det Norske Veritas, a Norwegian organisation known for vessel classification, certification and maritime advisory work. The partnership brings GRSE shipbuilding experience together with DNV's expertise in advanced warships, green shipping technology and digital shipbuilding tools like AI and Industry 4.0 systems. Training and skill exchange between the two teams are also part of the plan. The second deal, with Netherlands-based Damen Technical Cooperation, moves into different territory altogether, dredgers. GRSE and Damen will explore designing and building dredgers for Indian customers, pairing GRSE's manufacturing base with Damen's know-how in Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers and Water Injection Dredgers. The idea is to eventually build these vessels within India rather than import them. The two companies already know each other. GRSE is currently building a dredger for the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority, and this fresh MoU builds on that ongoing work. For now, GRSE says neither agreement has any financial impact, since both remain at the planning and collaboration stage rather than signed, priced contracts. The company filed disclosures for both MoUs with the NSE and BSE on September 3, as listing rules require. GRSE functions under the Ministry of Defence and has built over 800 vessels through the years, including 118 warships for the Navy and Coast Guard. Dredgers would be a new commercial line for a company that has mostly stuck to defence work until now. Unlock profitable opportunities every day! Tradz by EquityPandit provides actionable intraday trading signals for stocks and futures. Don't miss out - download Tradz by EquityPandit and start winning now! Explore On Popular Screeners
EXCLUSIVE: GRSE, Damen sign MoU on construction of advanced dredgers. Eldin Ganic Dredging Today 1 minutes read Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) from India and Damen signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday, during the SMM Hamburg Maritime Trade Fair in Germany. According to GRSE, the MoU intends to establish a technical and business collaboration framework to explore the design and construction of advanced dredgers in India. "The MoU combines GRSE's shipbuilding capabilities with Damen's globally proven expertise in trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) and water injection dredgers (WIDs)," the company said in its official statement. The key areas of cooperation include: * advanced dredger design and technology, * technical know-how transfer, * joint design and construction proposals, * development of indigenous dredger-building capabilities, * long-term cooperation for future dredging requirements. The partnership builds on the existing collaboration between GRSE and Damen, including the 1,000 m^3 dredger currently under construction for the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA). The officials also added that this MoU is set to further strengthen GRSE's position in the specialized dredger segment and support India's growing requirements for modern dredging capabilities. Reach the DredgingToday industry in one go! DredgingToday is read by thousands of professionals every day. Increase your visibility with banners, tell your story with a branded article, and showcase your expertise with a full-page company profile in its business directory. Follow DredgingToday on:
Damen launches 1,100 TEU feeder with methanol and battery readiness. 2 September 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Damen Shipyards Group has launched a new 1,100 TEU container feeder aimed at regional and international operators seeking greater cargo flexibility while retaining options to switch to lower emission propulsion technologies later in the vessel's life. The Container Feeder 1100, or CFe 1100, has capacity for more than 1,100 TEU and combines a two stroke main engine with a hybrid PTO/PTI system. The design is prepared for future methanol conversion and battery integration, allowing owners to defer decisions on alternative propulsion while fuel availability and regulations continue to develop. Damen lists the vessel at 150 metres long, with a beam of 24.5 metres and an 8 metre draft. Its published container intake includes 1,139 20 foot containers, 482 40 foot containers or 437 45 foot units, depending on configuration. Capacity at a homogeneous loading of 14 tonnes per TEU is more than 800 TEU. Hybrid system targets operating efficiency. The standard PTO/PTI arrangement is central to the design. In PTO mode, the main engine can generate electricity for onboard consumers, including refrigerated containers, reducing the requirement to run auxiliary generator sets. The PTI function provides up to 1,250 kW of electric assistance to the propulsion system. Damen lists an economical speed of 15 knots, a maximum conventional speed of 17 knots and a boost speed of 18 knots. For feeder operators, where vessels regularly move between sea passages and repeated port calls, that distinction can matter. Rather than sizing the main engine around occasional peak power requirements, the electric boost allows the engine to remain focused on normal economical operation while additional power is available when required. A shore power connection is also included in the design, enabling onboard electrical demand to be supplied from land based infrastructure while alongside where suitable facilities are available. Methanol conversion built into layout. Damen has reserved space and system arrangements in the engine room for a possible future conversion to methanol. The aft cargo hold has also been arranged so that a methanol tank can be installed later. The methanol preparation arrangement is to be verified by classification society DNV. A separate battery room provides another route for future propulsion changes. The approach effectively gives an owner several options without requiring batteries or methanol equipment to be installed from delivery. The vessel can additionally be equipped with the Damen Air Cavity System, which creates a layer of air beneath part of the flat bottom to reduce resistance between the hull and water. Other optional efficiency measures include a Damen Duct, pre swirl fins and flow optimisation equipment around the propeller and rudder. Container layout targets changing cargo mixes. Cargo flexibility is another focus of the CFe 1100. Fixed cell guides allow different container lengths to be handled within the cargo arrangement, while the design accommodates 20, 30, 40 and 45 foot containers. The vessel also provides connections for 174 refrigerated containers. The deck arrangement has been optimised around 45 foot units without preventing operators from carrying other standard container sizes. Hydraulically operated pivoting hatch covers are intended to support faster access to the holds during loading and discharge. That flexibility can be important in feeder trades, where the cargo mix received from larger hub ports can change significantly from one voyage to another. A feeder that is optimised too narrowly for one box size risks giving away usable capacity when the mix changes. Ice class expands potential trading area. Port handling has been addressed through a flap rudder and a 1,000 kW bow thruster. A 500 kW stern thruster is available as an additional option, giving operators more manoeuvring capability in confined terminals and ports. The CFe 1100 is also designed to Finnish Swedish Ice Class 1A requirements. Damen said this gives the vessel capability to operate in first year ice of up to 1 metre, extending its potential application to northern European and Baltic feeder routes where seasonal ice can restrict operations. Accommodation is positioned aft, with crew members housed in individual cabins. Damen said the arrangement was selected to improve seakeeping, crew comfort and operational availability while limiting the effect on container intake. Nard Brandsma, Manager Design of Damen Cargo Vessels, said the shipbuilder had incorporated experience from earlier cargo vessel generations and feedback received from operators. "In the development of the CFe 1100 we have applied the experience of building cargo vessels over many years, including the valuable input we have received from our clients over successive generations of product development," Brandsma said. The new vessel expands Damen's container feeder range beyond its earlier smaller designs and gives operators a vessel positioned between coastal feeder operations and larger regional container trades, with propulsion choices deliberately left open for later investment decisions. DISCLAIMER: "Breakbulk.News publishes editorial content, including news, features and press releases supplied by third-party companies, institutions and PR agencies. Third parties who submit material to us are solely responsible for ensuring that all text, images, logos and other content they provide are accurate and that they hold all necessary rights, licences and permissions for news use. 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Damen FCS 2710 Tumar launched for the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Damen launched the FCS 2710 Tumar for Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations Lauren ter Borg On 25 August, Damen held launching and naming ceremony for the Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710 Tumar for the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the ceremony, the parties signed the vessel's technical acceptance. After sea trials planned in September, the vessel will be ready for delivery to the client. Fast lead time. Damen and the National company Teniz Zhasagy, which operates under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, signed the contract for the vessel in May this year. Thanks to Damen's strategic stock vessel programme, the FCS 2710 had already been built, ensuring a rapid lead time between contract signing and acceptance. The Twin Axe hull design form provides for safe, fast and fuel-efficient performance with outstanding seakeeping behaviour. The FCS 2710 is named Tumar, which means protector. It will undertake search and rescue, firefighting, oil spill response, medical assistance and other emergency duties to protect lives and critical infrastructure. Bespoke design. For this scope, Damen's proven, standard design has been tailored with the installation of a range of equipment, including Fire-Fighting systems and a unique oil spill response solution. Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Mukhanov said, "I would like to express my thanks to Damen for the positive and constructive cooperation we have had. The results of this are plain to see in this impressive vessel. I have full confidence in the capabilities of Tumar to fulfil the important responsibility of preserving life and infrastructure in Kazakh waters." Shared commitment to safety. Damen Sales Director Vadim Akimov said, "I extend my sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the trust they have placed in Damen in their selection of this vessel. We greatly value this partnership and are proud to contribute to the strengthening of Kazakhstan's maritime safety and emergency response capabilities. Today marks a shared commitment to safety, preparedness and the protection of people and the environment." Lauren ter Borg