3 June 2015 Damen is in Oslo this week for the 50th anniversary of the Nor-Shipping maritime conference and exhibition. During the show, Damen CEO René Berkvens spoke with Ocean Hub TV’s Rob Billington about the economic climate in the maritime industry, including the current downturn in the oil & gas sectors. Here, Mr Berkvens explains how Damen’s cross-sector penetration positions the company well to weather such times and highlights the opportunities that are presenting themselves, such as in the offshore renewables sectors.