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A Family History

A Family History

Wherever there is water, you find Damen.
Wherever there is water, you find Damen.
Wherever there is water, you find Damen.
Wherever there is water, you find Damen.
Wherever there is water, you find Damen.

A FAMILY HISTORY

In 1927 Damen was established by two brothers. Now, Damen Shipyards has a leading position in shipbuilding with more than 6,000 employees and a presence in 35 countries. Damen is a multinational company that has never lost its family values or its deep respect for its maritime heritage.

A modest start for Damen

The two Damen brothers Jan and Rien started the company in a shed next to the family home in 1922. Five years later they formalised the company as Damen Brothers. It remained a small but prominent boat builder until Kommer Damen joined the company.
New work method key to success

In 1969 Kommer Damen purchased the company from his father and introduced the modular shipbuilding concept in the building of small boats and launches. This concept of standardisation (now called The Damen Standard) has evident advantages such as shorter delivery times, reduced costs and proven designs. The concept was an immediate success and in 1973 the expansion of Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem began.
First global activities

Damen kept on growing gradually and soon the group started exporting. Because Gorinchem was strategically placed for the dredging industry, auxiliary equipment and workboats were built. The Damen dredging workboats quickly became the standard in many foreign markets and Kommer Damen saw the opportunity to export. Later on Kommer Damen took over numerous yards specialised in niche markets where he saw an opportunity to invest. And Damen started partnerships and business cooperations with yards all over the world.
Damen today

Today the company has more than 6,000 employees working at 35 companies worldwide. Since the introduction of modular shipbuilding (The Damen Standard), Damen has built over 5,000 vessels and annually up to 150 vessels are built. At dedicated shipyards strategically located all over the world Damen carries out the mass production of standard hulls for certain popular vessel types. Damen Shipyards operates in many shipbuilding sectors and has become a prominent and recognised shipbuilder throughout the world.

See also

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Markets
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- Highlights Discover how we work
  - Damen ASD Tugs
    
    Damen is the world leader in building ASD Tugs. It illustrates the success of our work philosophy.
    
    More about our ASD Tugs
  - Damen Interceptor
    
    Designed for ultra high-speed patrol duties. Unrivalled seakeeping behaviour makes every chase reliable and safe.
    
    More about the Interceptor
  - Damen Sea Axe Design
    
    Our famous hull shape with unparallelled seakeeping characteristics. We hold an exclusive license on the patent.
    
    More about the Sea Axe Design
Services
Repair & Conversion
- To Repair & Conversion
- Highlights
  - LOCATION & FACILITIES
    
    Damen Shipyards now has 10 yards worldwide dedicated to ship repair and conversion. Six of them are located in the Netherlands.
    
    More about our location and facilities
  - CONVERSION: GSF LABRADOR
    
    The jack-up drill rig GSF LABRADOR arrived on June 26 for conversion into hotel accommodation.
    
    More about the GSF Labrador
  - QHSE
    
    We recognise the importance of a safe and healthy work environment. It’s our prime responsibility for our employees.
    
    More about QSHE
Innovation
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- Highlights Discover how we work
  - E3 TUG PROJECT
    
    One of our most well-known projects is the development of the super efficient hybrid tug with spectacular reductions in CO2 emissions.
    
    More about the E3 Tug project
  - Damen Sea Axe Design
    
    Our famous hull shape with unparallelled sea-keeping characteristics. We hold an exclusive license to the patent.
    
    More about the Sea Axe Design
  - THE DAMEN SAFE TUG
    
    A a unique project with MARIN concentrating on the research and improvement of the efficiency of tug boats in heavy weather conditions.
    
    More about the Damen Safe Tug
Career
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- Latest vacancies
  All vacancies
- Highlights
  - Vacancies
    
    The jobs we offer vary from technicians and salesmen, to innovative developers and architects. We are sure you will find the job that’s right for you.
    
    View our vacancies
  - Interns & graduates
    
    Just graduated, or studying for your bachelors, masters or PhD? This is your chance to experience working for a multinational company like Damen.
    
    More about Interns and graduates
About
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- Highlights
  - Global presence
    
    We are always able to build near our delivery destination. And that leads to significant cost savings and a rapid response to our customers.
    
    More about our global presence
  - How we work
    
    Our shipbuilding concept is based on what our customers want, whether they want standardised or custom-built vessels.
    
    More about our workmethod
Companies
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  - Companies
    
    Damen Shipyards Group has a strong global presence. We now have 35 yards and more than 6,000 employees worldwide.
    
    More about our companies

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