The controversial lawsuit against shipbuilder Damen Shipyards started on Monday. The Public Prosecution Service suspects the company, among other things, of violating sanctions in order to export ship parts to Russia. Father and son Damen were not present at the preliminary hearing in Zwolle. Our reporter Anja Broeken, who has been following Damen for years, was there and tells the story.
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Why this case against Damen Shipyards is a turning point for the Netherlands’ largest shipbuilder
Bytaketonews
Nov 24, 2025