#6 - A new era

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 his great passion: sailing. So Kommer embarks on his new adventure: sailing around the world for the second time. By now, the company has grown to become one of the biggest shipbuilders in the world: 40% of all the tugs in the world are built by Damen. Kommer’s children have taken over and are now responsible for Damen Shipyards, or parts of it. Kommer Damen’s business philosophy still remains the starting point. What's it like for the children to continue such a formidable family business? How do they ensure that they respond to the constant changes in the world of shipbuilding? This episode covers the period between 2006 and 2023. Want to know more about this podcast? Check out podcast.damen.com ‘On Course’ is a Damen Shipyards podcast and is produced by audio agency Airborne.