DAMEN TO OPEN UK MARINE SERVICE CENTRE

The establishment of the hub will provide Damen’s clients throughout the UK with a wide range of marine solutions, including support with warranty and maintenance issues. From the hub, Damen will also provide a range of training courses to its clients, including vessel familiarisation and maintenance.

Damen’s customers will also be able to access vessel information, drawings, part information, and part ordering via the MyDamen web portal. This will also streamline communications between customers and Damen Services partner, the company said.

Mick Nolan, manager of the new hub added, “We are putting together a strong team of people to serve our customers in the area. We will also be working closely with locally based suppliers and service providers to ensure our UK-based clients are offered a comprehensive range of services. Damen enjoys a number of close and long-standing relationships with operators in the region and we are looking forward to building on this solid foundation.”

Over the longer term, the company had plans to diversify its offering in the UK, extending it to support the country’s maritime sector more widely, in addition to Damen vessel operators.

The Southampton location will be supported by the Damen organisation in the Netherlands, which ensures consistent service standards around the world.