On Course
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
#6 - A new era
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
#5 - A complex deal
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
#4 - Conquering the world
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kommer Damen has managed to build a company that can withstand economic ups and downs: the shipyard continues to grow steadily. Within the Netherlands...
#3 - The breakthrough
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Kommer Damen takes the helm, he introduces the first standardised vessel: The Pushy Cat. It's a great success and the model sells rapidly, espec...
#2 - A revolutionary idea
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 23, Kommer Damen started working at the shipyard owned by his father and uncle. He quickly saw that a lot of opportunities for improveme...
#1 - From stovepipe to boat
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Around a hundred years ago, brothers Jan and Marinus Damen ran a small, simple firm out of a wooden shed beside the Merwede. They adapted to local dem...
On Course - Trailer
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...