Old bridge regeneration in Niron Staal, Amsterdam

The 1930-built bridge was rolled out of Niron Staal’s premises and shipped on a pontoon from the adjacent Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam quayside to its new destination. 

Niron Staal fabricates two Stan Launch 804s for Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam

Niron Staal, the specialist steel machining and construction company within the Damen Shipyards Group, has once again demonstrated its ability to successfully execute one-off projects to the highest standards.

Niron Staal supplies critical steel components for iconic new London residential skyscraper

Niron Staal, the specialist steel machining and construction subsidiary of Damen Shipyards Group, is nearing the completion of its first major machining contract for a skyscraper project for its client Hollandia Structures, partner in the VBH structural steel joint venture.

Damen delivers ferry to the Gambia more than a month ahead of schedule

The ferry was built entirely in the Netherlands to a very tight deadline, with the hull constructed in just 70 days at Damen’s subsidiary Niron Staal in Amsterdam. 

RoPax passenger ferry hull launched at Niron Staal Amsterdam

31 January 2017: Marking the completion of the first new build contract between Niron Staal Amsterdam and Damen Shipyards Group, the hull of a RoPax 5212 passenger ferry hull has been launched from Niron Staal’s facilities in Amsterdam.

RoPax ferry takes shape at Niron Staal

Niron Staal, part of Damen Shipyards Group, has performed a keel-laying ceremony of the hull of a passenger ferry.

Machining of rails for GVB Infra Amsterdam

The ‘Concertgebouw square’ tramrails of tram line 16, which crosses the famous Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, will be completely renewed by the City’s transport company GVB this summer.

New Floor type milling machine

On the 16th of October Niron Staal Amsterdam, opened its doors for what was called the ‘Grand Start’ of their latest addition to the fleet, an Soraluce FS 8000 floor type milling machine.

World leading cutters made in Amsterdam!

Niron Staal Amsterdam produces cutter heads for dredging vessels operating all over the world.

Niron Staal Amsterdam B.V. awarded quality certification

ISO 3834-2 certification, a quality requirement for fusion welding of metallic materials, defines processes according to established quality procedures.

Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam and Niron Staal combined efforts in �Damen Experience days�

Every five years nautical event SAIL Amsterdam strikes down in Amsterdam. This year Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam and Niron Staal combined their efforts in an addition to the program of SAIL 2015; the Damen Experience Days.

Niron Staal presented at the Offshore Energy Exhibition

With 19 partners and 43 co-exhibitors, Niron Staal was presented at the AYOP-pavilion at the Offshore Energy Exhibition which was held in the Amsterdam RAI.

Building steel sections for the �Star Bonaire�; a challenging overhaul project successfully completed

The 90 meter-long tanker vessel ‘Star Bonaire’ underwent a major renovation at DSH. It was decided to replace large sections of the vessel. Niron Staal has fabricated the steel sections and much attention was paid to the quality of the work carried out.

Highland Chieftain AntiRoll Tank for GulfMark

A repeat contract was awarded to Niron Staal for the fabrication of one antiroll tank for GULFMARK UK LTD platform supply vessel ‘Highland Chieftain’.

Machining bevels of offshore steelplates for company Prins Staalhandel b.v.

Prins Staalhandel b.v. located at Haarlem the Netherlands, has awarded Niron Staal for machining of 1.000 tones offshore steelplates.

Bluetec Texel Tidal Energy project preview at Niron Staal

Friday 13th of March 2015 was a special one: international press day for the Bluetec Texel Tidal Energy project; which is built at Niron Staal.

Fabrication of new bulbous bow for vessel �Wave Sentinel�

Global Marine Systems  has contracted Niron Staal and Damen Shiprepair Brest  to modify its cable lay and multi-purpose offshore support vessel ‘Wave Sentinel’.

Niron Staal Amsterdam receives NEN-EN 1090 EXC4 Certification

From mid2014, all structural components with load bearing properties, which are included in the calculation as main load-bearing, under the EN 1090 standard, have to be provided with a CE mark.

Fabrication of two antiroll tanks for GULFMARK UK LTD platform supply vessels

Looking back on the retrofit of two antiroll tanks onto GulfMark UK’s ‘Highland Defender’ and ‘Highland Guardian’, the rapid response, along with the ratio of 150 tonnes of steel deployed and processed relative to the contract’s limited total lead-time, is a great accomplishment.

Engineering SmartScan saves time and money

Niron Staal provides new service

To meet the increasingly challenging demands of our customers, Niron Staal now provides a new service: Engineering SmartScan.

Precise machining of tillers for Damen company Van der Velden� Marine Systems

Damen company Van der Velden® Marine Systems, specialist in maritime maneuvering and propulsion efficiency, has ample experience in the manufacturing of ship rudders and steering gears. Part of a steering gear (the so called rotary vane), is the tiller and this tiller is the important rotating heart of a steering gear.

Fabrication of Blast Protection Walls for Gulf Marine Services

Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has contracted Niron Staal and Damen Shiprepair & Conversion’s yard Shipdock to modify its jack-up barge ‘GMS Endeavour’.

Welding of grabs for the dry bulk industry

The machine shop of Niron Staal has a long-term business relationship for the machining of Hardox plates with Dutch company ‘Verstegen’.

Niron Staal shows S690 experience to IHC and Heerema

During the months June and July 2014, Niron Staal has constructed two External Lifting Tools (ELT’s), ordered by IHC Handling Systems, for its client Heerema. These rather complicated tools, which are used to lift and upend large piles, weighs approximately 55 ton and is capable of sustaining a 700 ton lifting weight.

Repair of rudder and rudderstock for the �Anglia Seaways�

The Ro-Ro ferry MS ‘Anglia Seaways’ docked at Van Brink Rotterdam for maintenance and rudder and rudderstock repairs.