Training Vessels
We deliver naval training vessels designed to train cadets at sea while supporting auxiliary operations such as torpedo and mine recovery. Training capabilities include navigation, diving support and helicopter-related operations. In addition, the vessels can be used for officer sea familiarisation, target towing and consort duties, as well as unmanned aerial vehicle support. Each vessel is developed in close cooperation with your organisation, aligning capacity, layout and mission scope.
Why a Damen Training Vessels?
Multi-role capability in one platform
Containerised modules allow reconfiguration between training and support roles. One platform covers multiple roles, reducing fleet size without limiting operational scope.
Controlled lifecycle cost
Commercial-grade systems and standardisation reduce build and maintenance costs. This creates predictable budgets and lowers total expenditure over the vessel’s service life.
Proven designs, shorter delivery time
We build to existing designs with proven performance. This shortens delivery time and limits technical uncertainty during construction and start-up.
Global support throughout service life
Our global service network provides maintenance, spare parts and technical support. This ensures availability and reduces downtime during operations.
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Construction can take place at your selected yard with our technical support. This enables knowledge transfer while maintaining build quality and design consistency.
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Training Vessels projects selection
The Royal Australian Navy required a dedicated platform to train helicopter crews without deploying active warships. The vessel also needed to support aviation operations alongside broader naval training. In response, MV Sycamore was developed as a special purpose ship, combining commercial off-the-shelf technology (COTS) with naval functionality and integrating strategic features within a single platform. Delivered within strict budget and timeline constraints, we ensured the vessel met both commercial and naval standards through a proven multi-role design.
- Helicopter deck with full aviation training setup
- Multi-role support including diving, recovery, training
- Civil-military compliant design in a single platform
- Proven build approach ensuring on-time delivery
Specifications
93.96
14.4
17
93
2x2350 kW, CPP
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