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Damen Naval traces its origins back to 1875 when the Royal Schelde Shipyard (Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde, KMS) was founded in Vlissingen. Strategically located with direct access to the North Sea via the Schelde River, De Schelde established itself as a cornerstone of craftsmanship and naval shipbuilding in the Netherlands. In 2000, this heritage entered a new chapter as Damen Naval, the dedicated naval division of the Damen Shipyards Group.In 2025, we celebrate a double anniversary: 150 years since the founding of the Royal Schelde and 25 years as Damen Naval, the Netherlands’ sole naval original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Over 150 years, we have delivered over 420 vessels worldwide, as a trusted designer, engineer, builder, integrator, and service provider throughout the ship’s entire lifecycle.

As we celebrate our heritage, we continue to chart the future, designing and delivering ships to meet the challenges of tomorrow.