DMC and Royal Bodewes: working with a ‘same wavelength’ philosophy

How does Damen Marine Components (DMC) truly support its customers?

The recent contracts of DMC and Royal Bodewes are a perfect demonstration of this. On paper, the scope of these four contracts is just what you’d expect from DMC: steering gear, bridge controls and propeller nozzles for four newbuild vessels (three 120-metre Bodewes Eco Traders and one 87-metre long Ro-Ro vessel). However, it’s the collaborative philosophy behind DMC’s relationship with Royal Bodewes that is notable.

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