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Damen Signs MOU with Pearlson Shiplift Corporation

The Damen Shipyards Group and Pearlson Shiplift Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for close cooperation between the two companies in the design and execution of shiplift projects around the world. Bringing together capabilities of two well-established, family-owned companies, the collaboration is set to bring benefits to clients in the optimisation of the design and realisation of shipyard facilities.

As the original inventor and developer of Syncrolift technology, the Pearlson team will provide the design and engineering knowledge required by Damen during a shipyard construction project. Pearlson Shiplift Corporation will also deliver all the critical shiplift components. “This includes all the vertical lifting equipment – the hoists – and the wire ropes,” informs Pearlson Shiplift Corporation Director Bryan Fraind. “As well as the motor controls and load monitoring system, which are the ‘brains’ of the entire shiplift.”

“Damen will provide all the steel and associated civil works including the lifting platform and cradles, along with project management.”

The MOU involves Damen Civil, a part of Damen Shipyards Group. Offering maritime construction services at a worldwide level, the Damen Civil portfolio comprises the entire process of shipyard construction – from consultancy and design, all the way through to civil works and the supply of equipment, tools and training.

“It makes a lot of sense for our two companies to work together – there really is a natural fit between Pearlson and Damen,” continues Mr Fraind. “And not only in terms of our products. We are both family-owned companies with similar backgrounds and work methods.”

“This really is a marriage of two companies, both leading experts in their specific fields,” states Damen Director Civil & Modular Constructions Marcel Karsijns. “The Pearlson name is a renowned and respected name in the modern shiplifting industry. It is a significant benefit to include shiplifting expertise into our range of shipyard projects.”