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In the most basic terms, Damen is known for building ships. Look deeper, though, and you will see that the process of building ships is actually more about the integration of a vast number of interconnected systems.
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Students at Nautical College getting hands on with the DMC educational model
Students at the Nautical College in Den Helder only knew a steering system for marine navigation from books. Now, they’ve got their own steering gear to work with, tailor-made by Damen Marine Components.
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Damen Marine Components lets the Ro Ver manoeuvre
Jan Jansen has now been sailing the Rhine with his new motor tanker Ro-Ver for over a year. For the first time, he has had a new-build vessel equipped with a complete manoeuvring system.
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De Gerlien van Tiem and DMC collaborating on a special project
Shipyard De Gerlien van Tiem in Druten is currently busy preparing for the outfitting of the Ultra Light tankers for Belgian shipping company Somtrans.
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RensenDriessen and DMC about the Ultra Light tankers of Somtrans
The two Ultra Light inland tankers build for Belgian shipping company Somtrans have a shallow-water hull designed by RensenDriessen.
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Damen Marine Components wins steering gear contract for four new French Logistical Support Ships
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been awarded a contract by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique for the supply of rudders and steering gear systems for the future French Navy Logistic Support Ships of the class “Jacques Chevallier”.
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Damen subsidiaries to get PO Ferries Pride of Canterbury back to work
Late last year, a team of Damen group subsidiaries completed a challenging project to replace one of the twin rudder stocks on P&O Ferries’ Pride of Canterbury.
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Somtrans tankers hebben baat bij FLEX Tunnelsysteem van DMC
Toch kunnen deze giganten van de Belgische rederij ook bij lage waterstanden de rivier op, met dank aan een ingenieuze innovatie: het FLEX Tunnelsysteem van Damen Marine Components.
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DMC blijft ontwikkelen in straalbuizen
Een goede straalbuis bespaart brandstof en levert meer stuwkracht. Niet voor niets zijn er meer dan 15.000 straalbuizen ontworpen en geproduceerd door Damen Marine Components.
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Motortankschip Maasvallei uitgerust met Van der Velden HD roeren
Naast HD roeren, krijgt MTS Maasvallei ook het Van der Velden® 2DWK stuursysteem en SP2700 besturingssysteem. De Optima straalbuis was al eerder onder het casco gemonteerd.
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Another service job successfully completed by DMC and its US representative SMI
At Damen Marine Components (DMC), we aim to improve vessel performance. Next to an extensive product portfolio with integrated systems, we are there to support you with our 24/7 worldwide service network.
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Several freshly coated hydraulic power units ready for shipping
Damen Marine Components (DMC) designs, builds and installs high quality hydraulic solutions.
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Motortankschip Temptation uitgerust met VDV XR roeren inclusief een VDV XRB Hydrospoiler
De Van der Velden® XR-B Hydrospoiler optimaliseert de waterstroom richting het roer. De gebogen spoilerbladen vangen het uitgaande water van de propeller op, wat daarna gebogen wordt tot een rechtuitgaande stroom richting het roer.
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MTS Escaut equipped with DMC Optima nozzles for improved forward and reverse thrust
JSHT 127, also known as MTS Escaut, has recently been equipped with two Damen Marine Components (DMC) Optima nozzles.
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'MTS Noordpark' uitgerust met een compleet manoeuvreersysteem van DMC
Damen Marine Components heeft MTS Noordpark uitgerust met een compleet manoeuvreersysteem inclusief een 4-roerensysteem type Van der Velden® XR.
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Succesvolle proefvaart motortankschip Santos
Het motortankschip Santos heeft onlangs zijn proefvaart succesvol voltooid. Het casco is gebouwd door Rensen-Driessen Shipbuilding en afgebouwd door Machinefabriek Dolderman.
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DMC supplied nozzles to super trawler modification project
Damen Marine Components has delivered two large 19A nozzles to Parlevliet & Van der Plas for its fishing trawler, the Margiris.
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DMC receives steering system contract for Sunstones sixth Infinity class 200 pax polar cruise ship
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has received the order to supply the rudders and steering gear for the sixth Infinity-class vessel to be built for SunStone Ships.
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DMC receives steering system contract for TERSANs 108 metre Factory Freezer Trawler
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has received the order to supply the rudder and steering system for a 108-metre Factory Freezer Trawler to be built for TERSAN Tersanecilik San.
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Welcome aboard at Damen Marine Components
We design and manufacture a range of high-quality products and systems such as nozzles, rudder and steering systems, control and monitoring systems, winches and hydraulics. Improving vessel performance is our main purpose; we provide our customers with tailor-made solutions and excellent service.
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Optimal cooperation between Fransbergen and DMC
Fransbergen’s pusher tugs are used for all kinds of transport, such as gravel and blasting sand. Typically, they move large push barge combinations that transport tons of cargo on national and international waterways.
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Leendert Verloop and Cor de Wit talk about the service provided by DMC
The service department of Damen Marine Components (DMC) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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DMC wins steering and rudder systems order for three new trailing suction hopper dredgers
Damen Marine Components has won an order for three sets of steering and rudder systems for three dual-fuelled trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) currently being built at Keppel Offshore & Marine’s shipyard in Singapore for Van Oord.
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Project MTS Briljant voor Somtrans NV
Net zoals haar zusterschepen “Somtrans LNG en “Diamant” is het MTS “Briljant” uitgerust met een volledig manoeuvreersysteem van Damen Marine Components.
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A new batch of COMMANDER Rotary Vanes ready for instalment
The COMMANDER™ Rotary Vane is a compact heavy-duty steering system, a signature product of Damen Marine Components
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DMC converts pusher tug Terina B Custom work down to the last millimetre
For the conversion of its pusher tug “Terina-B”, owner Riekelt Brouwer opted for Damen Marine Components, which supplied new rudders, steering systems and nozzles, among other things.
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Estuary tanker Aimee equipped with manoeuvring system from DMC
Damen Marine Components (DMC) proudly delivered the manoeuvring system for the estuary tanker Aimee.
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Interview VDV FLEX Tunnel system for Chemgas Shipping Triple A series
Chemgas Shipping had three new LPG tankers built in 2019: Alize, Aurora and Autan. This project is also known as the "Triple-A" series.
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DMC completes series supply of rudders for 1750 TEU Feeder Container vessels
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has completed the supply of nine Van der Velden ATLANTIC rudders to COSCO Guangdong Shipyard over a two-and-a-half-year period.
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Rudder repair 300 metre container vessel
The rudder blade of a large 300 metre container vessel was twisted by 90 degrees because of an incident.
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Complete modification motor cargo vessel
This special motor cargo vessel, built in 1962, was ready for a complete modification of the manoeuvring system.
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Damen Marine Components receives steering system contract for 200 pax polar expedition cruise ship
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has received the contract to supply the rudders and steering gear for the fifth Infinity-class vessel to be built for SunStone Ships by China Merchants Heavy Industries to an Ulstein design
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Housewarming party at Damen Marine Components
18 October 2019: In a festive atmosphere Damen Marine Components (DMC) celebrated the official opening of its new headquarters in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, the Netherlands.
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Damen Marine Components BARKE rudder a hit with Coastal Transportation Inc
A recent project by Damen Marine Components has been a big hit with the customer.
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Damen Marine Components supplies steering system for versatile trawler Cape Arkona
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has won a contract to supply a steering system for the trawler Cape Arkona.
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Successful service job Platform Supply Vessel
The Grampian Talisker of North Star Shipping Ltd was ready for maintenance.
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Project Fishing vessel Spes Nova
The sustainable flyshooter 'Spes Nova' for Gebroeders De Boer from Ekofish Group, built by Maaskant Shipyards
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Complete modification pusher
DMC replaced the steering system of this vessel. The Terina-B is now equipped with two Optima nozzles
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DMC supplies steering systems for Ship of the Year 2019 Color Hybrid
Damen Marine Components is proud to have supplied the steering systems for the vessel that has been named ‘Ship of the Year 2019’ at this year’s Nor-Shipping event in Oslo.
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Damen Marine Components acquires WK Hydraulics
On 1st of April 2019, Damen Marine Components (DMC) acquired the assets of WK Hydraulics, a specialist maritime hydraulics systems manufacturer located in Barendrecht, the Netherlands.
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Het resultaat van de modificatie van het MTS Liburna
Afgelopen week vond de proefvaart van het MTS ‘Liburna’ plaats. De modificaties zijn uitgevoerd in samenwerking met Asto Shipyard voor Caro NV.
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Damen Marine Components completes supply of unique rudder and steering gear system to ice breaker
In an important milestone in the build of the Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) Nuyina for the Australian government’s Antarctic Division, Damen Marine Components (DMC) has completed the supply and installation of a number of critical systems.
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Damen Marine Components wins first order in Turkey
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has signed its first order with a Turkish Shipyard.
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Damen Marine Components to make its winch range available on the open market
Until now mariners will have only encountered them on board Damen-built or maintained vessels, as they were previously sold exclusively within the Damen group.
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Sustainable use of the FLEX Tunnel
In the run-up to the project Chemgas Shipping, together with DMC, had the possibilities and efficiency of the application and use of the FLEX Tunnel investigated at the renowned inland navigation research institute DST.
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The first Special Survey of LPG tanker Brisote
LPG tanker “Brisote” of Chemgas Shipping went through her first Special Survey at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam.
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The Van der Velden FLEX Tunnel a valued solution for inland navigation
In a recent interview, Herbert Berger, Managing Director Rhenus Schiffsmanagement, used design, tonnage, journey time and fuel consumption data from more than 200 trips.
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The test trial of the new built tanker Tessa
The test-trial of new-build tanker Tessa on 28-11-2018, from Dirigo B.V. outfitted at De Gerlien van Tiem B.V., has been very successful.
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Research results from DST Duisburg about the Van der Velden 3 rudder system
Recent study of research institute Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems - DST Duisburg indicates that the Van der Velden® 3-rudder system (design 70) still is the most superior system in the inland shipping market.
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Nozzle refurbishment
As Damen Marine Components, we care about the condition of our customers products.
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Modification of pusher Cerro
Pusher Cerro (18.50 x 9.30 m) arrived in the dock of Den Breejen Shipyard last September for modifications to the stern.
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Outfitting of gas tanker Aurora from Chemgas Shipping
In July 2018, the first gas tanker “Alize” from Chemgas Shipping had its naming ceremony and not too long ago, it was the turn for the second identical gas tanker “Aurora”, outfitted at TeamCo Shipyard
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Introducing our latest innovation Fishery Package
The most important improvements because of our Fishery Package: the sailing condition, trawling condition, fuel saving operation and noise reduction.
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Damen Marine Components to supply Chilean Navy for ANTARCTIC I project
Damen Marine Components has won a contract to supply steering gear, rudders and stern tube parts for an Antarctic Research vessel of the Chilean Navy, under LRS -Polar 5 Class notation.
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New premises for Damen Marine Components
Damen Marine Components Netherlands (DMC NL) has laid the first foundations for its new premises in Hardinxveld, the Netherlands.
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Damen Marine Components contribution to the success of alps new long distance tugs
Caterpillar provided the complete main propulsion units and commissioned Damen Marine Components, a member of the Damen Shipyards Group, to design, engineer and produce the nozzles and head box sets with her spinning techniques.
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Good results with Optima nozzles
Over the last ten months, Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam (Maaskant) has outfitted the 41-metre hull from stock.
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Damen Marine Components and Van der Velden Marine Systems announce merger
Damen Marine Components (DMC) and Van der Velden Marine Systems (VDVMS) recently announced a merger. As of 1st January the two companies are operating together as Damen Marine Components Netherlands (DMC NL).
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A special project Somtrans XXL
By order of RensenDriessen Shipbuilding, the Somtrans XXL is currently being outfitted at TeamCo Shipyard for shipping company Somtrans.
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Goede resultaten met Optima straalbuizen
Damen Marine Components heeft aan Vink Diesel BV en De Groot Diesel Marine Services de straalbuizen mogen leveren voor de schepen NC-5L en NC-6L.
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High Efficiency Rudders for China Cosco Shipping largest Container Vessels
China Cosco Shipping Corporation Limited’s largest Container Vessels to date will sail with High Efficiency Rudders delivered by Van der Velden Marine Systems.
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Van der Velden BARKE® high-lift flap rudders installed in new U.S. TSHD “Magdalen”
Van der Velden Marine Systems (VDVMS), in conjunction with Ships Machinery International, Inc. (SMI) is pleased to announce the launching of a new state-of-the-art Jones Act Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger
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Straalbuizen voor ploeg sleepboot Peter
Hoekman Shipuilding heeft Damen Marine Components geselecteerd voor het leveren van straalbuizen.
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Straalbuis geleverd voor SC 10
Vorige week heeft DMC een straalbuis geleverd voor de ‘SC 10’ van SFB Hecht GmbH.
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Straalbuis geleverd voor UK 150 content
In week 4 van 2017 heeft DMC een straalbuis voor de ‘UK 150’ geleverd aan Polar Zeevisserij BV uit Urk. Deze straalbuis is gebouwd onder B.V. èn ILT (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport) en is verkocht tijdens de Holland Fisheries Event in Urk.
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Customisation and craftsmanship go hand in hand
New measurement techniques and computer models have made it possible to improve the hydrodynamics of ships and propulsion even further, resulting in fuel savings.
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Combining high performance with green credentials
Damen Shipyards Group is highlighting the advantages to be gained from the Damen Optima Nozzle to the North American inland shipping sector. The Optima is a propeller nozzle developed and manufactured by subsidiary Damen Marine Components (DMC).
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Damen Marine Components scores maximum at independent welding audit EN ISO 3834 2
Recently one of DMC’s largest clients requested an internationally accepted and independent audit bureau to test the skills of DMC’s welders and procedures.
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Van der Velden BARKE high lift flap rudders installed in new US Ocean Going ATB
In conjunction with our U.S. representative Ships Machinery International, Inc. (SMI) we are pleased to announce the launching of a new state of the art Jones Act Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) with BARKE® high-lift flap rudders.
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Innovative retractable flanking rudder systems Veka Shipbuilding
This innovative product brings remarkable new efficiency to the inland shipping industry.
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Nothing is greener than a nozzle
Nozzles are good for the environment and for your wallet. It was long ago demonstrated that a nozzle improves thrust and/or increases speed, saves fuel and greatly reduces vibration – and has ‘saved' many marriages on board.
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MASTER rudders and Van der Velden steering gear for 3 TSHDs
The TSHDs are scheduled for delivery this year, the contract between Rosmorport and Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard having been signed in April 2014.
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Measurements with the first installed Van der Velden FLEX Tunnel
The results of measurements taken aboard the push-barge combination ‘Rhenus Duisburg’ fitted with the first Van der Velden® FLEX Tunnel have proven its success.
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Optima propeller nozzles for Polarcus Naila
Not only Shipdock Amsterdam and Niron Staal were involved in the Polarcus Naila project, also Damen Marine Components (DMC) played her part in it.
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More flexibility with the Van der Velden FLEX Tunnel
Hydraulisch ausklappbare Schürzen am Rumpf von Binnenschiffen ermöglichen den Einsatzgrößerer Propeller selbst bei niedrigen Tiefgängen.
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DMC 150 years old today and still expanding
Damen Marine Components (DMC), the oldest company in Damen Shipyards Group, celebrates its 150th anniversary.
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DMCs new plant in Jiangyin China
It’s getting closer and closer now! DMC’s new plant in Jiangyin China has nearly been completed.
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First ship with Van der Velden FLEX Tunnel commissioned into service
he Rhenus Duisburg, the new barge combination from shipping company Rhenus PartnerShip, has been put through extensive tests and trials.
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Christening from Rhenus Duisburg on German Television WDR copy 1
The German local Television WDR made an item about the christening of the KVB Rhenus Duisburg, on August 14 in Duisburg.
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Publication in German about the first FLEX Tunnel
Magazin number 7 from the Binnenschiffahrt contains a big publication in German about the first Van der Velden FLEX Tunnel aboard of the newbuilt ship for Reederei Rhenus - Germany.
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Damen Marine Components delivers OPTIMA nozzles from Poland
Damen Marine Components (DMC) is not only constructing large diameter propeller nozzles at its facility in Jiangyin, China, but also at its Gdansk yard in Poland.
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DMC sells her 10000st propeller nozzle to Schottel GmbH in Spay Germany
Damen Marine Components was previously called, once started to build nozzles in larger series from the 1980’s
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First two Van der Velden FLEX Tunnel systems sold content
Van der Velden Marine Systems is celebrating the first two orders of its Van der Velden® FLEX Tunnel system.
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Europes greenest inland vessel debuts Damen group innovations
Early February Damen Shipyards Group launched the first LNG-powered Damen EcoLiner inland shipping tanker at its Romanian yard.
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DMC in Gdansk and Jiangyin deliver special constructions
The well-equipped production facilities of DMC in Gdansk and Jiangyin enables us to deliver special constructions.
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Le Boreal in Discovery Mighty Ships
The yachts are equipped with TIMON flap-type rudders.
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Asymmetric Rudder Technology and ESPAC for CMA CGM vessels
The ship, the first in a series to be delivered to the CMA CGM Group, has a length of 300m and a capacity of 9400 TEU. She was built at Dalian Shipbuilding in China.
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Damen to supply 5 metre Optima nozzles for ALP Teekay ocean tugs
Damen Marine Components will supply a total eight 5,050 millimetre propeller nozzles for four ultra long distance towing and anchor handling vessel newbuildings.
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Smallest ever Optima nozzles for yacht
At DMC we pride ourselves on a new record with the ‘Optima’ propeller nozzle series.
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Optima propeller nozzles for Polarcus Naila
Not only Shipdock Amsterdam and Niron Staal were involved in the Polarcus Naila project, also Damen Marine Components (DMC) played her part in it.
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Second nozzle spinning machine is rolling them out in China too
In short, DMC now has two spinning machines to manufacture propeller nozzles in the revolutionary way, with basically one single weld only! Their performance?
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ESPAC Rudder of 97m2 for 16000 TEU MARIC Design for CMA CGM
Van der Velden Marine Systems designed and manufactures ESPAC™ (Energy Saving Package) rudders for the largest container ships ever designed and built in China.
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DMCs growing nozzle makeover business
Fooling the client into believing that a brand new nozzle was sent back by mistake, is the greatest possible compliment Damen Marine Components (DMC) can get for its nozzle refurbishment specialism.
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Fishbins for Damen Texel
Damen Marine Components’ sister company Damen Texel has recently conversed the fishing vessel TX 43.
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Super silent double wall tunnels produced for Berg Propulsion
The Berg Silent tunnel is a full length double wall tunnel with a resiliently mounted inner tunnel. The vibration isolation system will prevent any vibrations created by the thruster propeller to reach the hull structure of the vessel.
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DMC delivers biggest Pump Jet Housing ever
DMC proudly announces the delivery of the biggest Pump Jet Housing ever to our client SCHOTTEL GmbH.
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Strong demand for DMC nozzles
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has seen such strong demand for propeller nozzles and other ship parts that it has embarked on a considerable production capacity expansion. The offshore industry particularly, is driving demand.
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54 sqm rudder for 8800 TEU Container Vessel
Van der Velden Barkemeyer GmbH delivered a TIMON rudder for MSC Athens, a containership built at Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in Korea for Greek company Costamare.
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Van der Velden and MMG introduce tailor made optimal propeller rudder arrangement
Van der Velden® Marine Systems, specialist in manoeuvring for the entire maritime market, and Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH, expert in designing and manufacturing propellers, have founded a partnership.
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Van der Velden supplier of rudder system on CoTuNavs new RoPax
Van der Velden Marine Systems delivered two TIMON rudders for TANIT, the new RoPax ferry of la Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CoTuNav).
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Damen develops single weld Nozzle Spinning Method
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has developed a pioneering nozzle production method bases on a single weld seam on the inner side of the nozzle.
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Nozzles for Super Green Cross Bow vessels
In China the first 8500 dwt Super Green Cross Bow vessel was launched recently. Damen Marine Components supplied the special designed nozzle for these vessels.
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Nozzles for MTS Vorstenbosch
Damen Marine Components has delivered the three OPTIMA nozzles for MTS Vorstenbosch.
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Cooling nozzle
The research & engineering department is constantly working on product innovation and checking on wider applications of existing products.
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Van der Velden Marine Systems delivers largest ever BARKE rudders
The Oceangoingvessels division of Van der Velden Marine Systems has delivered the largest in-house designed BARKE® rudders in its history.
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DMC further increases propeller nozzle output
A new course was set out in time. In the good times, a buffer was created for less favourable times.
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Delivery of the 400th propeller nozzle to Rensen Shipbuilding BV
The 400th Van de Giessen Optima propeller nozzle is ordered by Rensen Shipbuilding at Damen Marine Components and this calls for a celebration.
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Delivery biggest Van de Giessen Optima nozzles
At the end of April 2008, Damen Marine Components has delivered the biggest nozzles yet produced in the history of Damen Marine Components.
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