Damen Shipyards Group and Caterpillar have signed a global value agreement enabling Damen to provide bow-to-stern services and extend the scope of services offered to Damen Shipyard customers, including but not limited to fleet management and monitoring systems.
Damen views the agreement as a milestone in its strategy to streamline services for customers. The shipyards group’s philosophy of standardisation is further improved with a comprehensive service program for Cat-branded assets.
The new agreement will first be implemented in Australia and New Zealand with potential to support all Damen Shipyards Group service hubs globally. A focused Caterpillar team working with the global Cat dealer network will execute the contract terms.
The Damen Group produces 150 to 200 vessels annually, many fitted with Cat engines. Damen offers a broad range of services and solutions to support their shipbuilding customers during the entire asset lifecycle.
Rutger Blaauw, Damen Services MD said: “This agreement is a great step in improving the support we provide to Damen vessel owners. As a global service business, we aim to operate as close to our clients as possible while supporting them on-site and remote. We are therefore increasing our presence and performance at our local service hubs and aim to continuously enhance our digital support through the Damen Triton platform. This agreement helps both focus areas. We will closely cooperate with Cat dealers and thereby offer services on Cat engines. We thank all involved for realising this great step and look forward to bringing the pilot phase in Australia and New Zealand to life.”
Derrick York, Caterpillar Marine MD said: “We are delighted to collaborate together with our dealers and Damen on services that will bring valuable solutions for customers in the engine room and beyond and deliver greater insights and operational support that strengthen performance. By utilising our local capabilities through our global dealer network, this agreement enables us to provide efficient, reliable, and tailored services for marine customers. This agreement supports both Caterpillar and Damen’s long-term vision for innovation and service excellence and marks another step in Caterpillar’s relationship and commitment to services.”
Caterpillar has worked with Damen Shipyards Group since the 1970s, providing engines for the standardised vessels the Shipyards group delivers.
