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Inkfish and Vard sign contract on state-of-the-art research vessel

Contract for design and construction of one of the most advanced research vessels the world has seen

MA Holding II AS acquires Uptime

The acquisition marks an important milestone

Damen stock building strategy facilitates rapid delivery

Has signed a contract with South Korea’s Starline Co. Ltd. for the delivery of a new Damen Fast Ferry

Hydrogen power solutions to Samskip and Møre Sjø vessels

Møre Sjø and Samskip have both contracted eCap Marine for their emission-free power generation needs

World’s first hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel

Dutch maritime solar innovator Wattlab has delivered a solar energy system for HGK Shipping

Rebuilt Stena Foreteller returns to service with enhanced efficiency

Stena Foreteller will return to service on the Europoort/Rotterdam – Immingham route in the end of July 

ABB signs 15-year fleet service agreement with Royal Caribbean Group

Agreement includes maintenance commitment for 33 ships equipped with Azipod® propulsion

 The Port of Gothenburg signs 25-year agreement with Inter Terminals

The agreements benefit both parties by providing increased predictability and long-term stability

Consilium expands into Türkiye’s shipbuilding hub

Announces it is growing its presence in Türkiye through the acquisition of Ares Marine

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with ABB’s Onboard DC Grid™ power system platform

Tersan Shipyard and LS Marine Solution Signed Contract

Tersan Shipyard to construct a next-generation, ultra-large cable-laying vessel

HX Expeditions Completes Refurbishment of MS Spitsbergen

The overhaul is part of a €7 million investment across Spitsbergen and sister ship Fram.

Naval Group and NTNU to strengthen R&D collaboration

Focus on naval innovation and maritime technologies.

Kongsberg Maritime to provide propulsion system for new Colombian Navy frigate

The new Colombian frigate is based on Damen’s SIGMA design

Stena Futura successfully completes sea trials in China

A significant milestone in the build Stena Futura and the vessel is on schedule to enter service

Suction wing technology is gaining traction

Wind propulsion applied to tanker.

World's largest sailing yacht

The vessel was floated out on 16th June 2025.

Kongsberg to develop drone boats and missiles in Ukraine

Unmanned vessels play a major role in helping Ukraine to defend its territory, and neutralise the Russian navy in the Black Sea.

Most Value for the money

Viking Line once again has the highest customer satisfaction.

New Maersk vessel

The vessel, Berlin Mærsk, is the 14th dual-fuel newbuild entering the Maersk fleet.

Folla Maritime Service has signed a contract

The agreement is for the construction and delivery of a new FollaPower 50EL hybrid workboat.

Two of the world’s first vessels with cyber notation following new regulations

Cybersecurity notations provide demonstrated cybersecurity readiness where cyber resilience is integrated into every stage of Vard’s shipbuilding process.

Kongsberg Maritime to equip new offshore construction vessels

Kongsberg Maritime and Sea1 Offshore will collaborate on a study to measure emissions reductions.

Kongsberg Maritime launches CEMS for emissions compliance and fuel efficiency

Lets shipowners and operators effectively monitor and control vessel emissions.

Corvus Energy to supply battery systems for Victoria-based BC Ferries

Damen Shipyards Group has selected Corvus Energy to supply Energy Storage Systems for four new, fully electric capable passenger car ferries.

Brunvoll Teams with Vard on Dong Fang Offshore’s Vessel

Delivery of an extensive propulsion and manoeuvring system for Dong Fang Offshore’s new Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel.

3rd and 4th Offshore Wind Farm Support Vessels for Acta Marine

These ships, designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS in collaboration with Acta Marine, are tailored to meet the evolving demands of the offshore wind market.

New emission-free ferry for the Fehmarnbelt

The first emission-free ferry for the Puttgarden-Rødby route.

Wärtsilä engine selected for state-of-the-art Canadian fishing vessel

Will supply its Wärtsilä 20 main engine and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for a new 40.9-metre long state-of-the-art fishing vessel.

Naming ceremony for Petrodec Obana platform

Was held at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam’s Botlek location for Obana, a self-elevating heavy lift jack-up.