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A S S H I PB U I L D E R S A N D S H I PPI N G CO MPA N I E S FAC E A T I GH T E R

SQ UE E Z E ON EM I SS I ON S Q U OTA S, S KOON I S C R E ATI N G A

GE NU I N E A LT E R N ATI V E TO R E L I A N C E ON D I E S E L P OW E R .

In July 2018, Damen Shipyards Group formally announced a partnership with fledgling
logistics company Skoon, and at World Port Days in September 2018, Skoon officially
launched its first ‘Skoonbox’. These are encouraging steps for a company that goes
against the current of traditional shipping. How so? Skoon is offering a genuine, viable
alternative to oil-based marine power – and it’s a timely idea.

LEADING

THE CHARGE

TOWARDS A

GREENER FUTURE The Skoon team: Ingmar Hilverda, Seger Tak, Peter Paul van Voorst,

Emma Berendsen and Daan Geldermans