US Coast Guard
The US Coast Guard Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter (FRC-B) 153 ft long, and capable of speeds of over 28 kn is based on the Damen 4708 design, and will be built by the Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana. The firm fixed-price contract for the first ship is worth €88m (US$120m); the approximate maximum value of the contract, if all options are exercised for a total of 34 patrol boats, is €1.5 billion ($2 billion) over a period of between six and eight years.[30]
Canadian Coast Guard
On September 2, 2009, the Ministry of Public Works and Government Services of Canada announced that nine mid-shore patrol ships based on a 'Canadianized' version of the Damen Stan Patrol 4207 would be built by Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax, Nova Scotia for use by the Canadian Coast Guard in conjunction with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans had originally wanted twelve patrol craft.[31][32]
De Beers Marine Namibia
In 2019, Damen Shipyards was hired by De Beers Marine Namibia to build a 177 meter diamond mining vessel, which would be the largest of its kind, for $468 million.[33] The vessel was completed in 2022 and named Benguela Gem. It is used for subsea diamond extraction from depths of between 90 and 150 meters off the coast of Namibia. The diamonds are then processed using the vessel's onboard equipment.[29]
Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard
Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard operates three Damen Stan Patrol 4100 vessels.
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard
On October 27, 2005, the JDF Coast Guard commissioned HMJS Cornwall, the first of three Damen 4207 vessels (termed County class by the JDFCG). The second County-class vessel, HMJS Middlesex, was commissioned on April 7, 2006. The third and final vessel, HMJS Surrey, was commissioned on June 26, 2007. The vessels are dubbed County class as they are named after the three counties of Jamaica.
On June 25, 2020, the JDF Coast Guard commissioned HMJS Nanny of the Maroons, a Damen FCS 5009 Cutter.[34] The vessel is named after the Jamaican National Hero Nanny of the Maroons.
Hong Kong Marine Police
The Marine Region of the Hong Kong Police Force is having Stan 2600 patrol boats built by Damen.
Damen Mk I boats were used in Hong Kong and now retired after Keka-class patrol boats were delivered.
Ecuadorian Coast Guard
In November 2011 the Ecuadorian Coast Guard ordered Damen Stan 2606 patrol vessels, to be built in Ecuador by Astinave.[35]
Vietnam Coast Guard / Vietnam Maritime search and Rescue Coordination Center
Damen Group has already delivered some Damen Stan 4207 patrol vessels for search and rescue missions managed by the Vietnam Maritime search and Rescue Coordination Center (VN MRCC) under the Vietnam National Maritime Bureau and reporting to the Ministry of Transport.
The Vietnam Coast Guard also cooperated with Damen Group to build large vessels with Dutch license, such as one offshore patrol vessel 9014, one hydrographic survey vessel 6613, four salvage tugs 6412.[36][37] These vessels will be built in Vietnam by the Song Thu company.
Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard
Damen Group has already delivered 3 of 12 vessels purchased by the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard. A coastal patrol vessel (CPV) CG 25, interceptor (vessel) and supply vessels were delivered in July to strengthen border security and stop the illegal flow of guns, ammunition and drugs into the country.[38]
