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Damen Shipyards Group consists of 32 operating companies worldwide. The group originates from a single shipyard founded in Holland in 1927 and is active in ship newbuilding and repair as well as marine services. With an annual turnover of approximately 2.1 billion euros, Damen is the largest shipbuilding group in The Netherlands and one of the leading builders of workboats and fast craft worldwide. Damen focuses on construction of standardised proven designs and ongoing product development, offering our clients advantages such as optimized performances and reliability, short delivery times and low operational costs. Available designs include both commercial and military vessels, ranging from tugs, workboats, dredgers, buoy laying and offshore vessels, to cargo vessels, fast ferries, patrol boats, crew boats and other fast craft.

Alumacraft has 75 years of experience building well-crafted, solid aluminum fishing boats that stand the test of time. Our 2XB hull, larger, one-piece, hardened heavy-duty keels and oversized spray rails provide a drier, smoother ride so you have the confidence & peace of mind that comes with being an Alumacraft owner.

Swiftships is an ISO 9001 certified, USA shipbuilder, and global defense contractor which offers end-to-end engineering, shipbuilding, testing, and delivery services for new vessels, complemented by a full vessel’s lifecycle sustainment support. We are leader in small-medium size military ships’ design and construction, and a major player in the autonomous vessels market, offering construction, platform conversion, and system integration services for SUSVs, MUSVs, and LUSVs. Swiftships was established in 1942 and since then has built more than 1000 vessels. Our client book includes Navies and Maritime customers from 53 countries. Our current geographical focus is North & South Americas and AMEA, and we predominantly serve the Department of Defense, Navies, and Army operations, as a prime or sub-contractor. We are one of the most qualified and experienced companies for co-production programs and industrial localization. With experience in all aspects of engineering, shipbuilding, and with the ability to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for different vessel types, Swiftships stands as a complete solution provider to the client. Our strengths are built on over 80 years of experience, technological expertise, and innovative approach.