How does a tiny company grow to become one of the worlds biggest shipbuilders? In On Course, we follow the unique history of Damen Shipyards Group. At one time the company was nothing more than a wooden shed on the banks of the Merwede River, run by a couple of handy young men. The company now has a global presence and builds virtually every conceivable model of ship.The key figure in this story is Kommer Damen. With his revolutionary vision and entrepreneurial spirit, he set up the company at a time when the world was changing rapidly: from the oil crisis in the 1970s to the...
Kommer Damen has reached retirement age and makes the difficult decision to take a step back in the company. He's finally able to spend more time on his great passion: sailing. So Kommer embarks on his new adventure: sailing around the world for the second time.
By now, the company has grown to...
Published 06/28/23
By the start of the new millennium, Damen has grown to become the biggest shipyard in the Netherlands and is a strong international player. But there's one thing Damen hasn't managed yet: building naval ships.
It's a market that requires a special approach: references and experience are crucial....
Published 06/21/23