Damen
ShipbuildingSouth Holland, Netherlands5001-10000 Employees
Damen is a shipbuilder headquartered in Gorinchem, South Holland, Netherlands, offering design, construction, repair and related maritime services. The company focuses on delivering versatile platforms that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability for its customers, a global base drawn from the broader maritime cluster. As a family-owned business, Damen emphasizes long-term stewardship, craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, positioning its people as drivers of client satisfaction and responsible industry advancement. With a history spanning more than 90 years and thousands of vessels delivered, Damen has built its identity around standardisation as a driver of safer, better ships and of faster delivery, while aligning with trends in zero-emissions and digitalisation. The company operates through a worldwide network of production facilities and partners to support its global field, and it seeks to expand its reach and capabilities through collaborations and new vessel concepts. In late 2025, Damen announced a contract with Windcat to develop a Multi-Purpose Accommodation Support Vessel (MP-ASV), a development highlighted at the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference.