Damen Naval securing our seas
150 Years of Naval Shipbuilding in Vlissingen
Damen Naval traces its origins back to 1875 when the Royal Schelde Shipyard (Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde, KMS) was founded in Vlissingen. Strategically located with direct access to the North Sea via the Schelde River, De Schelde established itself as a cornerstone of craftsmanship and naval shipbuilding in the Netherlands. In 2000, this heritage entered a new chapter as Damen Naval, the dedicated naval division of the Damen Shipyards Group.
As national naval original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Damen Naval builds on a strong legacy: more than 150 years of naval shipbuilding excellence. Over this period, we have delivered more than 420 vessels worldwide, as a trusted designer, engineer, builder, integrator, and service provider throughout each ship’s entire lifecycle.
Building on this heritage, we continue to chart the future by designing and delivering ships that meet the challenges of tomorrow.
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Keeping your assets operational, available and relevant throughout the lifecycle against predictable Life Cycle Costs is our goal.
Sustainability
Damen works proactively to decrease the environmental footprint of its vessels in several ways.