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oices espite the numerous chal- timately results in reduced total cost of namics of the entire sector is the compa- specialize in three core areas of the oil lenges facing today’s ownership, and then potentially a high ny’s business development team, headed and gas decommissioning sector: top- maritime sector, there resale value.” Whether you consider Da- by Robert. “The core essence of this de- side decommissioning and maintenance, are still opportunities to men’s tugs, workboats, naval vessels, partment is to look into new markets; to offshore platform removal, and subsea be found. After all, the high speed craft, cargo vessels, dredgers, which Damen can bring the same values cleaning and removal. The decom mar-

D world is constantly changing and it is offshore support vessels, ferries, pon- and the same business model of series ket is much more than heavy lift vessels those companies who are able to adapt toons or super yachts, you ? nd similar production and standardization,” he said. though, said Robert: “There will be a and move with the markets that will principles of standardization running Illustrating just how ‘future-thinking’ need for accommodation vessels, pon- experience long-term success. Damen through the whole portfolio. Damen is Damen is are the examples of two up- toons and support vessels too.”

Shipyards Group is an example of a well known for providing ‘the full pack- and-coming maritime markets: aquacul- company that does just that. Using ex- age,” said Robert. “We offer a broad ture and decommissioning. “Aquacul- Expedition Cruise amples from some of the newest mari- range of services to complement our ture is a globally very interesting,” he With the remit of looking into and de- time sectors, Damen’s Head of Business vessels. Maintenance, spare parts deliv- said. “Looking speci? cally at the salmon veloping vessels for new markets, the

Development & Market Intelligence Pe- ery, training and transfer of shipbuilding farming industry – and the issues they business development team at Damen ter Robert talks about the importance of know-how, for instance.” are facing with regard to disease – we has also been paying attention to the understanding, and reacting to, market In addition to new builds, the company are seeing operators moving their opera- expedition cruise market. “This is fast- developments. also provides ship repair services. “There tions further and further offshore. This growing and very exciting market. Expe-

A look at Damen’s key ? gures – 32 are 16 Damen Shiprepair & Conversion increases the parameters that a vessel dition cruise passengers will literally be shipbuilding and repair yards, employ- yards around the world with facilities for has to address: “Think about offshore able to sail anywhere on the planet – in ing 9,000 people worldwide – will show vessels up to 420 meters long.” Handling seakeeping, crane capacity and crew ac- full safety and comfort.” that this is primarily a shipbuilding 1,500 repair and maintenance jobs on a commodation. Aquaculture is one of the Damen is currently working on an ex- group. A key aspect of the Dutch compa- yearly basis, the experience that this part sectors where our range of utility vessels pedition cruise vessel design with capac- ny’s success is its focus on standardiza- of the business has at its ? ngertips is can be mobilized.” ity for approximately 110 passengers. tion, modular construction and keeping considerable. The decommissioning market also For this relatively young industry, there vessels in stock. “There are several im- holds great potential for the international are several factors to consider when portant advantages of standardization,” Finding Opportunities maritime sector; the effects of which will designing an expedition cruise vessel. said Robert. “As well as guaranteeing Damen’s scope of interest in the mari- be felt throughout the supply chain. With Regulations concerning safety and en- short delivery times, we can provide our time market is broad – delivering some lifting capacities of up to 1,600 metric vironmental issues – wrapped up in the customers with proven and tested tech- 180 vessels annually is no mean feat. tons, Damen’s recently introduced De- Polar Code – will play a major role in nologies. This reliable performance ul- Keeping a close eye on the changing dy- commissioning Series of vessels will vessel design.

Decommissioning is Hot

Damen’s recently introduced Decommis- sioning Series of vessels will specialize in three core areas of the oil and gas decom- missioning sector: topside decommission- ing and maintenance, offshore platform re- moval, and subsea cleaning and removal.

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