Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque, part of Damen Shipyards Group since 2012, is the only major ship repair yard on the north-east coast of France. Located in Dunkirk, its shipbuilding and ship repair experience dates back to the 19th century, and its long history underpins the yard´s current level of expertise and its highly skilled workforce. The yard is located in Dunkirk´s East Harbour, which is behind locks that ensure a constant water level and no tidal friction. Significantly, any vessel that can enter the port can be handled by Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque; our biggest dry dock has the same capacity as the largest lock. The draft restriction at the yard is around 9.50 metres. Ample cranage and transport facilities up to 1,200 tonnes plus a large number of all the common types of specialised subcontractors are permanently available. We look forward to maintaining your vessels, blasting your hulls, refitting your equipment, polishing your propellers and sending you out to sea again with a smile on your face. Certification Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque continuously improves its service levels through use of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certified management system. The shipyard has achieved a significant milestone, achieving ISO 9001:2008 (the successor to ISO 9001:2000) certification, demonstrating customers receive consistent high quality, reliable and efficient service. The certificate was presented by the auditor, Lloyd’s Register France, on behalf of Lloyds Register Quality Assurance. ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised quality management system representing reliability, sustainability and trust. The shipyard is located in Dunkirk’s East Harbour. Its location above the lock ensures that the water level remains constant whatever the state of the tide. With the largest lock at the harbour entrance the same size as our largest dry dock, any vessel that can access the harbour can be repaired by Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque. Maximum draft at the yard is a generous 9.50 m, and ample cranage and transport facilities up to 1200 tons are available. Our largest dry dock (Number 6) can accommodate vessels up to 295 m in length and its spacious surroundings with ample cranage capacity allow us also to handle and store the heavy equipment needed for conversions and to lower stern ramps on to the quayside if required. This gives us the option of using them for loading and unloading purposes, or alternatively stern ramps can be lowered onto blocks for maintenance and repair. Our floating dock, with a lifting capacity of 14,500 tonnes, is equipped with a sonar pit which enables us to accommodate vessels with retractable thrusters, T-foils and other appendages that require extra space and protection. Cradle preparations, docking and undocking manoeuvres are overseen by our carpentry / joinery department. Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque has the significant advantage of a modern and well equipped 22,000 m² workshop located in the middle of the dry docks infrastructure. The workshop is divided by department (mechanical work, steelwork, pipe work, propeller polishing and repair, carpentry, etc.) giving each a dedicated work area fitted out with the necessary resources. This gives us the ability to undertake a wide range of tasks including machining and prefabrication prior to fitting on board. The steelwork and pipe work departments are able to carry out any cutting, shaping, machining and mechanised welding works, in any material. We have a variety of boring and milling machines as well as lathes covering the range of marine applications including the repair of heavy gear such as rudders, tail shafts, thrusters and dredge pumps, etc. The shipyard welcomes any type of vessel or project in the maritime and offshore industries subject to the constraints imposed by the locks of Dunkirk Harbour. Our core business is 'short sea' vessels (such as ferries, RoRo and RoPax), dredgers and offshore vessels. Nevertheless we also handle deep sea vessels on a regular basis including full-sized container ships, RoRo / LoLo combis, dry bulk carriers (Cape size and Panamax) and tankers (mostly LPG and product). The yard is additionally diversifying into cruise ships and offshore structures.more

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS), established in Vlissingen has a rich tradition of naval shipbuilding with its original navy roots stemming back more than 140 years. At that time the Royal Schelde shipyard, based in Vlissingen in the Netherlands, was known worldwide for its quality shipbuilding, both in the naval and commercial sector. Over the decades the emphasis on quality continued and in 2001 Damen Shipyards Group acquired Royal Schelde along with all of its subsidiaries. Following the acquisition, Damen then introduced its unique, standardised modular construction concept in Vlissingen too, allowing us to offer very fast delivery times. We have delivered more than 400 vessels since 1875 to satisfied customers all over the world and have earned a reputation for excellence along the way. We have achieved this status by producing vessels that have a lifespan that far exceeds the average by offering cutting-edge technology and the most cost efficient design solutions. As well as building naval vessels at its facility at Vlissingen-East in the Netherlands, DSNS can work with yards anywhere in the world to assist them in new building or refit projects. Many more customers prefer to use local yards these days for reasons to develop their national shipbuilding capabilities through the transfer of skills and technology. DSNS has responded to this by adapting its processes to enable them to benefit from Damen expertise and support while using their own preferred yards. Everything from design and manufacturing to construction and project management has been optimised for local production. An important step before the start of any local build project is determining the capabilities of the yard involved. Once that is established Damen can provide a suitable package based on the provision of all necessary documentation including complete drawing sets, and the delivery of materials and components on time and in sequence. This can be done for any naval vessel. Construction can also take place in more than one yard with different modules being built at different locations and then transported to a single yard for final assembly and commissioning. In today's rapidly changing world, it is important to stay ahead of developments. That's why navies worldwide are constantly reviewing their fleets in order to adapt to new Operational and Mission profiles. Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) responds to global market demands by offering flexibility and unbeatable technical and commercial solutions. We specialise in Refits, Conversions, Upgrades, Modifications, Midlife Modernisations and Life Extensions of all makes and types. An experienced partner Over the years, DSNS has earned the reputation of a reliable partner that delivers on time and within budget. Refits can be executed in one of the many shipyards of the Damen Shipyards Group or in any other suitable location. Know-how DSNS has a long and successful track record in the fields of naval design, engineering and construction. We collaborate closely with customers to provide tailor-made solutions for all Refit and Conversion requirements. We cooperate with all leading manufacturers of weapons and sensors. Our Refit expertise ranges from Naval Architecture, Engineering and Steelwork to Propulsion, Electrical and Auxiliary systems and from Outfit & Furnishings to Integrated Combat Systems. Project management The success of DSNS lies in its ability to manage the entire Refit Process, from Engineering to Testing and Verification. This is accomplished by a dedicated Project Management team that carries out the project in partnership with the customer's own Project Team. Our Project Management team members are all highly qualified and seasoned professionals. To ensure a smooth Refit Process, our Project Management team assumes responsibility for Customer Communication, Risk Management, Quality Control, Cost Schedule Status and Compliance with Contractual Requirements. Our team also coordinates the Engineering, Purchasing and Construction/Outfitting teams and oversees the verification, acceptance and delivery of the vessel. The team's main objective is to deliver the project within budget, on time and in accordance with the technical criteria. Customer satisfaction also receives top priority. Refit on location DSNS has an outstanding reputation in both Construction and Refits. With the support of Damen’s extensive repair and conversion branch we will execute refits of Damen-built or non- Damen built vessels. It is the customer’s choice to have the work done at a Damen Shipyard or any other suitable location.more