Damen Unveils New HDPE Workboat Series at Seawork 2025
At this year’s Seawork exhibition in Southampton, Damen Shipyards introduced its latest innovation: a new line of HDPE Workboats, engineered to deliver resilient versatility across a wide range of maritime operations.
In brief
Damen presented a new series of workboats made of high-density polyethylene HDPE at the Seawork exhibition in Southampton. HDPE hulls are fully recyclable, require low maintenance and provide durability in patrol, harbour, hydrographic and diving operations. The HDPE Workboats series has been prepared for integration with digital solutions. Damen is also working on sustainable infrastructure, including pontoons, and on concepts for 3D-printed vessels.
Constructed using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) – a fully recyclable, low-maintenance material – the new vessels combine proven Dutch craftsmanship with cutting-edge durability and operational efficiency. Their rugged yet lightweight build makes them ideally suited for harbour duties, patrol operations, hydrographic surveying, and dive support.
In keeping with Damen’s forward-looking approach, the HDPE series has been designed with digital integration in mind, ensuring compatibility with smart systems and remote monitoring technologies.
But this marks just the beginning. Damen is actively developing a suite of sustainable marine solutions – from environmentally conscious infrastructure such as floating jetties, to next-generation 3D-printed vessels.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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