With so many alternatives, getting young people to consider shipbuilding as a career presents challenges. Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam (DMSS) has achieved results by taking a new approach to training…
At the Damen Maaskant Fishery Festival on 3rd September, possibilities were presented for fishing operators to improve emissions, fuel economy, energy efficiency and profitability. Stands from divisions within the Damen…
The Maaskant Shipyard in Stellendam has delivered a second new beamer to Belgium, as Avanti Z-26 was christened at the end of January and has begun fishing for owner Steve…
The first of a new generation of beam trawlers for the Belgian fleet is a step closer to completion after being delivered to the Damen Maaskant yard in Stellendam for…
Work is underway in Poland on two new beam trawlers for Belgian owners. The pair will be completed by Maaskant, which has refined the BT3808 design to fit the owners’…
The second of a pair of innovative twin-rigger/fly-shooters has been advertised for sale with an international shipbroker, as the customer returned the new vessel to its builder. The 32 metre…
There’s a learning process ahead for the crew of new trawler/seiner Jonge Johannes LT-295, delivered by Maaskant Shipyards to brothers Rense and Johannes de Boer. ‘We’re not fly-shooting fishermen. We’re…
Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam is heading a research project to investigate the application of hybrid and fully electric propulsion in the Dutch mussel farming sector. The project, which is called…
Belgian family fishing company Rederij Long Ships has placed an order for an innovative new 38 metre beam trawler with Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam. The beamer is to be built…
The new Spes Nova UK-205 completed its first sea trials last week at the Maaskant yard in Stellendam, ahead of delivery to Urk fishing company Ekofish later this month. Both…