DWT Marine Workshop

Damen Naval is the sole naval original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the Netherlands and has delivered more than 420 vessels to customers around the world, offering a role as designer, engineer, builder, integrator, and service provider throughout the ships’ lifecycle.

 This year, the company celebrates “150 years of naval excellence”. It started in 1875 as Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde (the Royal Schelde yard) and has grown into Damen Naval, the dedicated naval division of the Damen Shipyards Group, consolidating all naval activities of the group within the Netherlands and internationally.

 As an OEM integrator, Damen Naval relies on strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure reliable procurement and innovation, while sustaining a healthy and autonomous naval cluster. The company’s success is rooted in the Dutch “Golden Triangle” model, a close partnership between industry, government, and research institutes. This collaboration guarantees state-of-the-art capabilities for the Netherlands’ fleet and strengthens Damen Naval’s competitiveness in international markets.

 For its launching customer, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, Damen Naval is working strategically to renew and replace the Royal Netherlands Navy fleet, including the Combat Support Ship and new Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates. Internationally, the company leads major programmes for NATO and EU partners, such as the ASW frigates for the Belgian Navy and the F126 frigates for the German Navy.

 While taking pride in its heritage, Damen Naval continues to look ahead to the future of naval defence.

 Website: www.damennaval.com