
Damen Shipbuilding highlights offshore patrol vessel activities
Washington (UPI) Sep 22, 2017 - Damen Shipyards Group is touting its building of offshore patrol vessels around the world ahead of the 12th Annual Offshore Patrol Vessels Conference.
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