About sponsorship
As a family company, Damen takes a long-term view – with future generations in mind. With our core values of fellowship, stewardship, entrepreneurship and craftsmanship, we strive to be the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider, working towards solutions that contribute to a healthy, prosperous society.
This is also how we shape our engagement with the world around us. We are proud to support initiatives that are aligned with these values. We see our sponsorship activities not simply as financial assistance, but as a meaningful partnership centred on collaboration, relationship building and creating shared value for our communities and the people we work with each day.
Beyond shipbuilding
Our sponsorships reflect six areas closely aligned with our business, our people and our communities, where our values translate into a real and lasting difference.
Six areas connected to our world
Support for our maritime world
At Damen we provide solutions that support our maritime industry. This in-depth involvement in our sector includes sponsorship of a variety of maritime initiatives.
Striving to be good neighbours
Local support is very important to us. We want to care for our employees and suppliers and for the communities in which we operate.
Providing access to culture
Cultural heritage is of vital importance to Damen. We strive to partner with the institutions of the arts; theatres, music, dance as well as museums. Our support of such initiatives reaches a large and broad audience.
Enhancing opportunity, socially
Damen supports many social activities and events aimed at enhancing the pleasure and opportunity within our societies.
Team spirit & healthy living
As a family business, we highly value team spirit and a healthy, active life. This is reflected in our support of numerous (local) sport clubs and events.
Employer Branding
Damen wants to expand its reputation as a dedicated employer, in order to attract (young) professionals and students to work with us.
We proudly support
Testimonials
Arnout Damen
Josien Damen
Sponsorship articles
Into the Water!
On March 6, 2025, the Te Water! (Into the water) exhibition was opened by Dina Damen, Curator of the Damen Business History Collection Foundation.
Navigating the Future with Damen
Damen: Engine of the Green Ocean during #SAIL2025. Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam will be the home base for the theme of Innovation & Sustainability during the tenth edition of SAIL.
Damen and NDT Extend Partnership
On August 20th, Damen signed an agreement with Nationaal Dans Theater (NDT) for a three-year extension of the company’s sponsorship.