Netherlands-based shipbuilder Damen has announced it decided to stop deliveries of new vessels to clients in Russia due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Damen Shipyards Group has added a new Service Hub in the Americas. With two already up and running in Canada and Brazil, Damen has opened a third one in Panama City to serve Central America and the Caribbean.

Liftal Hijstechniek will acquire Damen Hoisting and from 1 October the company will be incorporated into the full-service specialist in lifting and hoisting technology.

Damen Shipyards Group and US-based Conrad Industries have signed a licence agreement to build the first US Multi Cats.

Concordia Damen has launched a Capital Fund targeting the purchase of new and used vessels in the inland transportation sector.

Damen Shipyards Group has launched a marine aggregate dredger (MAD) 3500 at its Galati yard in Romania for UK-based Hanson.

Servicios Portuarios Integrados (SPI) in Mar del Plata port in Argentina, has acquired a DOP Dredger component package from Damen Shipyards Group.

Damen Shipyards Group has successfully concluded keel laying for the Crane Barge 7532 that is going to be delivered in Panama, following award of tender in August last year.

Damen Shipyards Group has signed an agreement with Korean yard Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) to deliver a complete components’ package.

Albwardy Damen has entered into an agreement with Sohar for the opening of a workshop, the company announced in statement.