Damen Innovation Talks

Episode 2 - The Circular Crew Cabin

What if a ship was designed not just to last, but also to adapt, come apart and give its materials a second life?

In this episode of Damen Innovation Talks, Erik Peekel talks with Michael Nykjaer of DAMPA and Renaud Gaudel of Damen about the development of a circular crew cabin.

They explore how circular design changes the way materials and components are selected, how reuse and disassembly are built into the design, and why collaboration between shipbuilders and suppliers is crucial.

Discover how circular shipbuilding moves from ambition to reality.

Recorded at the 10th edition of the Damen Maritime Festival

Episode 1 - Autonomous Sailing

Ships that navigate themselves, remote operators on shore and vessels that communicate with ports and each other: autonomous sailing is no longer just a future concept.

In this episode of Damen Innovation Talks, Erik Peekel talks with Fokke van der Veen of SMASH! Smart Shipping and Jochem Nonhebelof Damen about the step-by-step development towards autonomous vessels.

From automation and remote operations to regulation and collaboration across the maritime ecosystem: what will it take to make autonomous sailing work in practice?

Recorded at the 10th edition of the Damen Maritime Festival.