Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (DSR) has been an active shiprepair yard since 1957 and is situated in the Botlek area very close to the North Sea in the Port of Rotterdam. Our yard is well known for its drydocking, repair and maintenance capabilities and has a long and successful track record regarding the modification and conversion of upstream offshore units. DSR can accommodate any seagoing vessel or floating offshore unit. The 405 x 90 m graven drydock can easily accommodate rigs, semi-submersibles and jack-ups, as well as the largest vessels in the world. The two other graven docks can cater to the larger vessels sailing the globe.more

INSPECTION Prior to demolition and recycling, a close inspection of the ship will be made paying close attention to raw and other materials and equipment on board with a positive value. For a complete picture it is also necessary to check for dangerous material. When this process is completed the initial value of the vessel will be determined. DETERMINE ITS WORTH At the end of the day a process of dismantling and recycling a ship remains a commercial business. The materials that get salvaged will be processed into workable raw materials. Profits made selling these raw materials will be deducted from demolition costs and any profits left will be offered to the owner of the ship. Fluctuating prices for raw materials can influence the final outcome.. . RECYCLING The actual demolition of a ship takes place in 's-Gravendeel. All salvaged raw- and other materials will be treated, removed and processed, if possible reduced to a smaller size and stored on our recycing yard. SALE/REMOVAL The processed materials will be sold to costumers. Unusable and dangerous materials will be removed and offered to specialised recycling companies. Workable processed materials will be sold to traders.more