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Project Engineer Services
Damen Shipyards Group
10,001+ employees
Ship design, construction, repair, and services
No salary listed
Hamburg, Germany
In Person
Travel to client sites and the Netherlands headquarters may be required a few times per year.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- Fluency in both English and German.
- Strong advisory and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage expectations, influence stakeholders, and remain composed when needed.
- Deliver warranty and service support across multiple vessels.
- Train clients and perform hands-on engineering tasks and small technical projects.
- Assess incoming warranty requests and provide proactive, customer-focused solutions.
- Act as a trusted advisor by offering clear, practical recommendations.
- Prepare, organize, and supervise service activities, including on-site vessel activities.
- Ensure solid technical preparations for every assignment.
- Participate in Damen projects, including client visits, supplier onboarding, and new regional initiatives.
- Contribute to the growth of the Hamburg Hub team.
- Experience in maritime, mechanical, or electrical service engineering.
- Speaking Polish.
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
- Damen's March 2026 order book topped €10 billion, sustaining production visibility.
- On July 29, 2026, Svitzer ordered an ASD Tug 2312 for Bristol.
- On June 24, 2026, Kazakhstan signed a €100 million Damen shipyard framework agreement.
What critics are saying
- Dutch prosecutors keep bribery and Russia-sanctions charges alive; Zwolle trial damages wins.
- Damen Shipyards Mangalia entered bankruptcy in 2026, eliminating 1,011 jobs and capacity.
- Germany canceled the €18 billion frigate program on June 24, 2026; naval credibility suffers.
What makes Damen Shipyards Group unique
- Damen sells standardized hulls with stock-built delivery, cutting customer lead times.
- Its tugs, ferries, and offshore vessels share modular designs across global yards.
- Damen pairs shipbuilding with service hubs, including Vancouver, for rapid after-sales support.
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Damen Folla and Zeabuz unveil smart docking system for aquaculture at Nor-Fishing event. Published: August 13, 2026 Reading time: 2 min. On 18 August, at Nor-Fishing in Trondheim, Damen Folla and Zeabuz will unveil a new smart docking system designed to help aquaculture operators avoid collisions with objects in the water, thereby reducing downtime and repair costs. The ZeaWatch Docking Assist system combines a range of technologies to provide the crew with a comprehensive overview of infrastructure, both above and below the waterline. Development of the system began in May this year when Damen Folla CCO Stig Rune Nørbech contacted Zeabuz CEO and CTO Øyvind Smogeli. He wanted to explore whether it would be possible to create a system similar to a parking assist system used in the automotive sector for aquaculture workboats. "Every year, there are many incidents at fish farms with vessels colliding with infrastructure. This often results in significant downtime, with vessels having to go ashore for costly repairs - not to mention the damage caused to the infrastructure," says Stig. His call came at an opportune moment; Zeabuz was putting the finishing touches to such a system for an electric sightseeing vessel. "The technologies behind the solution are well proven," states Stig. "What is unique here is its application. In the automotive industry, and in previous maritime cases, the objective has been to detect objects above or on the waterline. In the aquaculture industry, however, much of the infrastructure lies below the waterline and is, therefore, not visible to vessel operators." To address this challenge, Zeabuz has developed a solution that combines cameras and 4D radar technology with sonar and GNSS. The system builds a dynamic map of the vessel surroundings both above and below the waterline, and presents this information in a birds-eye map view with distance measurements and a "traffic light" warning system. This allows operators to detect objects and monitor their proximity to the vessel as it approaches. The smart docking system is the latest result of the cooperation between Damen Folla and Zeabuz. Also on display in Trondheim will be the ZeaFalcon - a 7-metre HDPE Damen vessel integrated with a Zeabuz autonomy system. ZeaFalcon's autonomy system comprises multiple capabilities, including autonomous navigation, collision avoidance, remote command and control, and autodocking. The vessel will be demonstrating its capabilities in the harbour during the event. Operations will also be livestreamed to a screen in the exhibition hall. "Automation is only going to grow in importance for the aquaculture industry," explains Øyvind. Already we are witnessing the effects of crewing challenges. As operations move farther from shore and into more exposed locations, we expect to see increasing use of larger and more complex vessels. "Our approach to autonomous technology and navigation support is not aimed at displacing the crew. What we are seeking to do is rather to develop solutions that support the operators, making their work safer, more efficient and more productive."
Hagland Shipping takes B100-capable Damen CF 3850 on time charter from Reederei Gerdes. Norwegian dry bulk operator adds short-sea vessel with the ability to operate on B100 biodiesel. The Damen CF 3850 incorporates a number of features aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions, including battery-hybrid propulsion, the ability to operate on B100 biodiesel, wind-assisted propulsion via Econowind VentoFoils, shore power connectivity, and an optimised hull design. Pictured: Forty-Two G, a hybrid-electric, wind-assisted short-sea vessel. Image credit: Hagland Hagland Shipping AS has announced the addition of a Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 to its fleet under a time charter agreement with Germany-based Reederei Gerdes and its commercial arm, over-C. The deal was brokered by maritime advisory firm IntelliMar. The vessel, with a deadweight of approximately 3,850 tonnes, is built by Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group. It is designed for European short-sea bulk operations and incorporates a range of features aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions. These include battery-hybrid propulsion capable of enabling fully electric sailing, shore power connectivity, the ability to operate on B100 biodiesel, wind-assisted propulsion via Econowind VentoFoils, and an optimised hull design. Hagland Shipping's Pål and Øivind W. Aanensen commented: "We are very pleased to enter this partnership with Reederei Gerdes and over-C. From the outset, there has been a strong sense of alignment. The Damen 3850 combines efficient cargo solutions with forward-looking design, perfectly supporting our operational and environmental ambitions." Nicole Gerdes and Dennis Clavier of Reederei Gerdes stated: "This project reflects exactly how we want to work - combining technical expertise, commercial insight, and close cooperation with partners like Hagland Shipping and Damen. Together, we are developing solutions that meet real market demand while preparing for the future of short-sea shipping." Norway-based Hagland Shipping specialises in the transport of dry bulk cargoes across Northern Europe, serving trades in aggregates, timber, fertilisers, grains, and industrial minerals. Reederei Gerdes is a German shipowner with operations in the European coastal and short-sea sectors. | / | / | Uni-Fuels appoints general manager for new Houston operation Experienced professional Robert Love aiming to expand the company's presence in the United States. | | / | / | Sing Fuels hiring junior supply trader for Singapore operations Role aimed at candidates with one to two years of experience in marine fuels or the wider maritime industry. | | / | / | Exmar takes delivery of LNG carrier to serve the bunkering market Vessel to be convered into a floating transshipment unit for specialised LNG bunkering vessels to load fuel. | | / | / | Svitzer signs contract with India's SDHI for four biofuel-ready TRAnsverse tugs Four 32-metre TRAnsverse 3200 tugs ordered from Gujarat-based shipbuilder. | | / | / | Petrobras launches barge supply operations at the Port of Suape Supplier has begun VLSFO and LSMGO barge deliveries at the Brazilian port following receipt of final operational licences. | | / | / | Chinese shipyard delivers LNG dual-fuel container ship to MSC 301 days ahead of schedule Zhoushan Changhong sets new early-delivery record for its series of LNG dual-fuel boxships. | | / | / | Portsmouth International Port makes first commercial shore power connection with cruise ship Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady plugs into Portsmouth International Port's shore power system, with two ships connected simultaneously. | | / | / | EmissionLink calls for fairer EU ETS expansion and greater reinvestment in maritime decarbonisation Emissions compliance specialist warns that broader coverage alone will not deliver practical decarbonisation. | | / | / | Peninsula and Evos sign MoU to develop biofuel storage at Algeciras terminal Partnership aims to develop up to 60,000 cbm of dedicated biofuel storage capacity at the Strait of Gibraltar. | | / | / | Odfjell names chemical tanker with wind-assisted propulsion at Japanese yard 40,000-dwt stainless-steel supersegregator is claimed to improve energy efficiency by up to 50%. | | / |
Hagland Shipping expands fleet with innovative Damen 3850 Combi Freighter on time charter from Reederei Gerdes. Hagland Shipping AS, a leading operator in the Northern European short-sea dry bulk market, announces the addition of a state-of-the-art Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 to its fleet under a time charter agreement with Germany-based Reederei Gerdes and its commercial arm over-C. The parties were brought together by IntelliMar. This marks the beginning of a new partnership between the parties, built on a shared mindset of collaboration and long-term alignment. There is a joint ambition to develop practical and forward-looking shipping solutions, where both parties operate with a shared perspective and aligned incentives. Vessel Highlights and Sustainability Features The Damen CF 3850 vessel chartered by Hagland Shipping incorporates a range of advanced and environmentally efficient features: * Battery hybrid propulsion enabling periods of fully electric sailing * Shore power connectivity to eliminate emissions while alongside * Capability to operate on B100 bio-diesel * Wind-assisted propulsion via Econowind VentoFoils * Optimized hull design for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions With a deadweight of approximately 3,850 tonnes and a flexible cargo configuration, the vessel is ideally suited for European short-sea bulk operations. Vessel Highlights and Sustainability Features The Damen CF 3850 vessel chartered by Hagland Shipping incorporates a range of advanced and environmentally efficient features: * Battery hybrid propulsion enabling periods of fully electric sailing * Shore power connectivity to eliminate emissions while alongside * Capability to operate on B100 bio-diesel * Wind-assisted propulsion via Econowind VentoFoils * Optimized hull design for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions With a deadweight of approximately 3,850 tonnes and a flexible cargo configuration, the vessel is ideally suited for European short-sea bulk operations. Paal and Oivind W. Aanensen commented: "We are very pleased to enter this partnership with Reederei Gerdes and over-C. From the outset, there has been a strong sense of alignment. The Damen 3850 combines efficient cargo solutions with forward-looking design, perfectly supporting our operational and environmental ambitions." Nicole Gerdes and Dennis Clavier added: "This project reflects exactly how we want to work - combining technical expertise, commercial insight, and close cooperation with partners like Hagland Shipping and Damen. Together, we are developing solutions that meet real market demand while preparing for the future of short-sea shipping." Looking Ahead The partnership between Hagland Shipping, Reederei Gerdes, over-C, and Damen Shipyards represents a joint commitment to innovation, efficiency, and practical progress in the short-sea sector. The deployment of this vessel is another step forward in building a more competitive and environmental-friendly fleet. About Hagland Shipping Hagland Shipping is a Norwegian shipping company specializing in the transport of dry bulk cargoes across Northern Europe. The company is recognized for its efficient, flexible, and customer-focused operations, serving key trades in aggregates, timber, fertilizers, grains, and industrial minerals. With a strong emphasis on modern, fuel-efficient tonnage and environmentally responsible operations, Hagland Shipping continues to strengthen its position in the short-sea shipping market. About Reederei Gerdes and over-C Reederei Gerdes is a well-established German shipowner with a long track record in the European coastal and short-sea sectors. Together with its commercial platform over-C, led by Nicole Gerdes and Dennis Clavier, the company combines technical ownership with market-driven commercial expertise. About Damen Shipyards Group Damen Shipyards Group, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a globally recognized shipbuilder known for innovation, standardized vessel designs, and efficient delivery processes.
Rheinmetall is bidding for a US contract after F-126 cancellation. Rheinmetall has ambitious goals in the naval division. After the Bundeswehr frigate project F-126 was discontinued, the defense company is therefore urgently dependent on new customers. Aug 3, 2026 - 2:50 p.m. New frigate project from Rheinmetall: ambitious goals. Photo: Rheinmetall Düsseldorf. Rheinmetall hopes for naval orders from the USA after the end of the Bundeswehr's F-126 frigate project. On Monday, the naval division of Germany's largest defense group presented a new frigate concept with the GMF140. Rheinmetall wants to offer the approximately 140-meter-long warship "in the context of a procurement project in North America," according to a company statement. For the potential US order, Rheinmetall plans to integrate US radar systems into the GMF140. The group is urgently dependent on new customers in the naval sector after the F-126 project was discontinued. At the end of June, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) halted further work on the F 126 due to escalating costs. Previously, Rheinmetall had bought its way into the naval business with the takeover of NVL, formerly the naval division of the Lürssen shipyard. Under the then Dutch general contractor Damen, NVL was involved in the F-126 project and was supposed to take it over after the Defense Ministry had withdrawn the contract from Damen due to delivery delays and increased costs. Rheinmetall adjusted the project status and submitted an updated offer to the Defense Ministry. The cost for the six frigates would have been around 18 billion euros. Instead of 2028, as originally promised by Damen, the frigates could only have been handed over to the Bundeswehr in 2032.
Damen launches green methanol-ready hybrid CSOV. Damen Shipyards Group has launched the second in a series of two Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOV) 9020 for Ta San Shang Marine (TSSM), a joint venture between Mitsui OSK Lines of Japan and Ta Tong Marine of Taiwan. The vessels will support construction and maintenance activities at offshore wind farms in Taiwanese waters. When delivered in early 2027, the CSOV 9020, to be named TSS Challenger, will join the Damen-built TSS Cruiser, in the company's fleet. Damen is constructing the vessel in Ha Long, Vietnam. Damen's CSOV 9020 is designed in line with the stringent requirements of the offshore energy sectors. The vessel's hull form ensures high sea-keeping and stability, providing comfort for the up to 120 personnel on board. The optimised hull design results in lower fuel consumption. This, combined with the CSOV 9020's hybrid diesel-electric propulsion arrangement, offers a significant reduction in emissions. To ensure the vessel's continued relevance in the years ahead, the CSOV 9020 is further prepared for future operation on (green) methanol. Thomas Röwekamp, Damen Regional Sales Director Asia Pacific, said: "We are pleased to have reached this latest milestone in the construction of these two vessels for TSSM. The CSOV 9020 draws on years of experience in the European offshore wind industry. The capabilities of the vessel have been tailored and fine-tuned to support the rapid development of the Asian market. As such, these vessels are well positioned to support TSSM - and its clients - in developing a sustainable regional energy sector in the coming years." Image: CSOV 9020 (source: Damen Shipyards Group)