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Navigating change 

For centuries, the maritime industry has benefited 

from its ability to adapt to changes in geopolitics, recognise 

the resulting opportunities, and exploit them by 

using innovative ship designs. Shipbuilding and shipping 

have not only experienced upheavals throughout 

the centuries but have always played a tangible role in 

shaping them. European history in particular offers 

countless examples of this, from the ancient Greeks, the 

Vikings, the Iberian explorers, the Hanseatic League, 

the East India Companies to the heydays of the British 

Empire. 

Also today, we witness a period of fundamental 

changes, not least with regard to the global security architecture. 

Important sea routes are coming under pressure 

whether in the South China Sea or the Red Sea. Also, the 

sabotage of underwater critical infrastructure in the Baltic 

Sea shows how the maritime domain is affected by 

political tensions and rivalries. 

The maritime industry is of course essential to build 

the vehicles facilitating the global transport of goods. 

However, its remit goes far beyond this purpose. Naval 

and security units play a critical role in protecting 

national interests. And a whole range of specialised tonnage 

is required for the construction and maintenance of 

critical infrastructure at sea such as energy and data networks. 

Furthermore, harvesting a vast array of biological 

and mineral resources from the sea also contributes to the 

welfare of people. For all this, it is our engineers that develop 

ever more effective and efficient hardware. 

In Germany this is who we are since centuries. Fundamental 

technical developments and changes have accompanied 

VSM since it was founded 140 years ago. When we 

talk about »twin transition« today we refer to defossilisation 

and digitalisation. 140 years ago, we were also in 

the midst of another twin transition, the use of new materials 

and new propulsion systems: ships were built of 

iron instead of wood and propulsion energy was generated 

by steam engines instead of sails. Technical change 

led to tremendous upheavals in society and business – 

and created tremendous growth impulses. 

Today, technical developments are not only driven by 

economic incentives, but also aim to find solutions for societal 

objectives. Key climate and environmental protection 

targets are redefining technical requirements. The 

goal to operate in a climate-neutral manner is not only a 

political and regulatory goal but has become a firmly established 

target for most companies. For the maritime industry, 

this will entail countless changes, some of them of 

fundamental nature. 

For the maritime industry, it will create the biggest 

growth impulse in decades, as the entire technology stock 

will essentially have to be rethought, retrofitted, or rebuilt. 

Instead of exploiting oil and gas fields offshore, the 

seas will become a production site for renewable energy. 

The use of sustainable energy will increase the cost of 

shipping many times over. This means our engineers will 

be very busy as their efficient, energy-saving solutions 

will be in much greater demand. 

Digitalisation has also been changing shipbuilding and 

marine technology for decades. Design and production 

processes have already undergone an impressive evolution. 

Further significant leaps in change will arise, particularly 

using artificial intelligence. At the same, digitalisation 

also harbours considerable risks. Ever more often 

cyber-attacks are paralysing entire companies also in the 

maritime sector. Therefore, we pay highest attention that 

our solutions will exploit the benefits while safeguarding 

also to secure operation. 

The challenges are evolving. Our ability to adopt to them 

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»The maritime 

industry is of 

strategic importance 

for Germany« 

Dieter Janecek 

Coordinator of the Federal Government 

for Maritime Economy and Tourism 

Dear Readers, 

The maritime industry is of strategic importance for Germany 

as a centre of industry and high technology. It 

stands for high added value and therefore makes an important 

contribution to Germany as a business location. 

We are currently experiencing major changes in energy 

policy, security policy and demographics, which are taking 

place at an enormous speed. Hardly any other sector 

is currently undergoing as much upheaval as the maritime 

industry. On the road to climate neutrality, shipyards, 

shipping and suppliers are facing major challenges, 

but also great opportunities: 

New business areas and sales markets 

The sea is no longer just important as a source of transport 

and food, it also provides us with the energy of the 

future. The expansion of renewable energy generation in 

the offshore sector is becoming an important pillar for the 

German shipbuilding industry. Around 5 % of total electricity 

consumption in Germany is already covered by offshore 

wind energy. The aim is to reach 30 GW of generation 

capacity by 2030. The demand for specialised ships 

and converter platforms will increase significantly. The 

German government supports the establishment of production 

capacities for the new generation of 2 GW offshore 

converter platforms in Germany. It also welcomes 

the intensive planning currently underway at a number of 

German shipyard locations to enter the converter platform 

construction sector. Companies often face major 

challenges when it comes to financing converter platform 

projects. In order to improve the financial framework 

conditions for the production of converter platforms, we 

are talking to the federal states about ways to support 

them in financially securing the projects. In this way, we 

want to counter foreseeable financing bottlenecks in converter 

platform construction and contribute to accelerating 

the energy transition. 

Decarbonisation of shipping 

Another important focus of the maritime industry is the 

goal of achieving climate neutrality in shipping. It is encouraging 

that the IMO (International Maritime Organi - 

zation) has succeeded in reaching an agreement at international 

level on specific reduction targets towards climate 

neutrality by 2050. This will result in huge investments 

in the global shipping fleet, from which German 

shipyards can also benefit. The first major shipping companies 

are already ordering new container ships powered 

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Confidence, but also concern 

Even 2022 was not easy – 2023 was a new year characterised by global challenges 

and uncertainties. Nevertheless, the German shipbuilding industry has not lost its 

confidence. If politicians do their bit, a lot can be achieved, even in new markets 

The many geopolitical conflicts and environmental 

problems will pose major challenges for the world in 

2024. »However, the shipbuilding industry in particular 

continues to show courage,« says the German Shipbuilding 

and Ocean Industries Association (VSM). A look at 

the year 2023 shows not only the difficulties, but also the 

positive developments and forward-looking projects. 

»The courage to tackle the many tasks ahead and 

translate them into success is unbroken, at least in the 

shipbuilding industry,« VSM states. The shipbuilding industry 

will make its contribution, the association announces: 

equipping the navy with high-performance 

ships and boats, offering effective and efficient technical 

solutions for a climate-neutral future and producing important 

hardware for the generation of renewable energy 

offshore. The industry wants to invest in this and inspire 

and train even more people for shipbuilding and marine 

technology. »Bad moods can be dispelled by getting 

down to work, with solutions, with results,« it is said. 

There are certainly good reasons for optimism: global 

newbuilding orders remain at a high level for the 

third year in a row, ensuring high capacity utilisation 

in the German maritime supplier industry. 

Global shipyard production increased by 10 % yearon-year 

to 35 million compensated gross tonnes 

(CGT) in 2023, with China for the first time accounting 

for 50 % of CGT production, South Korea 

26 % and Japan 14 %. China has achieved its top position 

by leading the market in bulk carriers (62 % of 

production vs. 33 % for Japan), tankers (41 % vs. 39 % 

for South Korea) and now containerships (61 % vs. 

29 % for South Korea), although South Korea dominates 

in LNG (83 % vs. 17 % for China). 

Historically, South Korea’s share of production 

peaked at around 35 % in 2016, according to Clarksons 

data, but Japan was around 50 % at times in both 

the 1970s and 1980s (the UK was often above 50 % between 

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»optionality«, 579 ships in the fleet and in newbuilding 

have »LNG ready« status, 322 have »ammonia ready« 

status and 272 have »methanol ready« status. 

Acceptance also varies between shipping segments: 

83 % of the container ship newbuilding capacity ordered 

this year (94 % including orders with »ready« status) and 

79 % of the car carriers ordered (98 % including orders 

with »ready« status) are capable of running on alternative 

fuels, while the proportion is much lower for bulk 

carriers and tankers. 

»Overall, 6 % of global fleet capacity can now run on 

alternative fuels (up from 2.3 % in 2017), and we expect 

this to rise to almost a quarter of total fleet capacity by 

the end of the decade (2030:~23 %),« the report says. 

Europe’s shipyards are also seeing renewed interest 

from customers and recorded newbuilding orders totalling 

$ 7.1 bn by the end of October, an increase of almost 

50 % compared to the previous year as a whole. 

Cruise ships, by far the most important market segment 

in the civil shipbuilding industry in Europe and 

Germany, are reporting »new booking records and 

strong sales«. Interest in orders for new builds in this 

market is declining. »The shipping companies know 

how important their industrial partners are, because it 

is only thanks to the high performance and innovative 

strength of the shipbuilding industry that the expectations 

of cruise tourists can be exceeded time and 

again with new, fascinating offers,« says the VSM. The 

industry delivers future-proof solutions, particularly in 

the area of sustainability. 

Although German shipyards have not made a significant 

contribution to the positive developments in 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the commercial ship segments that dominate the 

Clarksons statistics, capacity utilisation at many local 

yards is currently described as »very high«. Success in a 

number of challenging orders for public clients at 

home and abroad has contributed significantly to this. 

Repair yards were also well booked and reported »satisfactory« 

results. 

Success in offshore wind 

The news that the expansion of offshore renewable 

energy generation is becoming an important additional 

pillar for the German shipbuilding industry 

was also encouraging. This message was not only heard 

as a declaration of intent at the National Maritime 

Conference (NMK), but has now also manifested itself 

in the first concrete construction contracts. The huge 

expansion plans, coupled with the realisation that they 

need to be tackled by reliable, secure partners within 

the EU, are fuelling expectations. »The German shipbuilding 

industry has used the past year intensively to 

develop dedicated production concepts for the construction 

of large converter platforms at several locations 

and to back them up with corresponding investment 

plans,« the VSM reports. 

Both industry and politics took important steps in this 

area in 2023. Key points of the VSM paper »Shipbuilding 

for offshore wind energy«, which was presented to federal 

minister of economics, Robert Habeck, at the end of 

2022, have been implemented. 

However, there is still a lot of homework to be done, 

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alone do not meet the requirements of an NMK. At 

the heart of the event is the expectation that politics 

and business will work together to make progress in 

shaping a target-oriented framework for a strong 

maritime location in Germany. This is what distinguishes 

the NMK from all other event formats«, says 

the shipbuilding association. 

Last year, under the motto »Cast off, set course for 

growth!«, the association had already called on the German 

government and the EU to »finally make it possible 

to realise the enormous growth prospects for the maritime 

industry in Germany«. 

The VSM sees enormous tasks to be mastered, but 

also potential for the country’s shipyards and shipbuilders: 

economical and clean merchant ships, offshore 

renewable energy plants and ships, securing 

raw materials, a sustainable energy import infrastructure, 

a powerful naval fleet for national and alliance 

defence or security for the protection of critical infrastructure 

on and under water. 

The past year has highlighted more than ever the 

strategic value of the maritime dimension – and how 

much catching up we have to do. »Germany has 

understood that it needs to reduce dependencies, 

better identify and prevent risks, and correct past mistakes. 

The much-vaunted resilience also includes the 

ability to master the major maritime challenges in Europe 

ourselves and not to further strengthen system 

rivals through false incentives,« said the association, 

led by CEO Reinhard Lüken and President Harald 

Fassmer. 

German shipbuilding to invest over € 1 billion 

According to the VSM, the maritime industry in Germany 

must grow by at least a factor of two in the next five 

to ten years in order to make an appropriate contribution 

to the major tasks. However, the shipbuilders are prepared 

to invest »more than € 1 bn« and will continue to 

invest »above average« in training the skilled workers of 

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and not fall into the bad mood that is so widespread at 

the moment«, said Lüken. 

One major point of criticism remains: According to the 

VSM, the international market, which is dominated by 

China and South Korea in particular, continues to be 

characterised by an uneven playing field: However, after 

decades of largely unhindered distortion of competition 

in the international shipbuilding market, a sustainable 

trend reversal could now be initiated with the tailwind of 

high demand in Europe. »However, this will only succeed 

if Germany is prepared to break new ground,« he said. 

Lüken also warned of growing dependency. China and 

South Korea currently dominate global shipbuilding – 

more than ever before. However, the Koreans now have 

ever larger financial holes to fill. It remains to be seen 

how long society, and therefore the state, will support the 

massive subsidisation. China’s market power would then 

be even more pronounced. 

Adjustments needed 

Orders are an essential prerequisite for growth. The 

VSM listed a number of criteria for awarding contracts 

that need to be adjusted: 

• In merchant shipping, the construction price is by 

far the most important decision criterion today. 

Bids below cost, despite record demand, are a clear 

indication of market distortions – something that 

has characterised the shipbuilding market for decades. 

»The cost of capital has little influence on the 

price of the transport service and is economically irrelevant. 

This is all the more true as low construction 

prices are an obstacle to a technically 

possible, significant improvement in energy efficiency«. 

The association believes that a consistent 

fleet renewal programme for coastal transport within 

Europe, linked to value creation in the European 

single market, could compensate for this market 

failure. Lueken believes that the cabotage market in 

particular is a »huge market« and that the local 

shipbuilding industry could contribute to fleet 

renewal and is ready to invest if the political framework 

is right. 

• The expansion targets for offshore renewable energy 

production are very ambitious, not only in Europe. 

The shipbuilding industry believes that Europe 

should not be dependent on third countries for the 

ships and systems required, but should create sufficient 

production capacity of its own. »This is the 

only way to ensure our own capability profile and 

availability. Again, moderately higher capital costs 

are insignificant compared to the cost of generating 

electricity. The advantages of domestic value creation, 

especially in terms of security, far outweigh 

this. This must be consistently recognised through 

appropriate framework conditions in Germany and 

at EU level.« 

• The procurement processes for the German Navy are 

a particular cause for concern. The association is not 

alone in criticising the fact that the turnaround has 

not changed the situation with regard to naval equipment. 

Concrete procurement plans to be implemented 

in the short term, with a fundamental and 

comprehensive consideration of the defence industry‘s 

key technology of naval shipbuilding and 

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Mega yacht »Luminance« delivered 

A year after undocking at the Lürssen shipyard in 

Bremen-Nord, the 145 metre long mega yacht »Luminance« 

(yard number 13774) has left the building site in 

January. The keel for the vessel was laid in 2018. The 

yacht, which was delivered to an unknown client, initially 

set course from the Weser to Kristiansand in Norway. 

»Luminance« completed its second trial run in the 

shipyard in September last year, meaning that delivery 

had been expected for some time. With a characteristic 

elongated bow and a striking deep blue hull, the »Luminance« 

has an exterior design created by Espen Øino 

International. 

The interiors were designed by Zuretti Interior Design, 

while the Lürssen Yachts acted as naval architects. The 

main propulsion is provided by MTU engines. The ship, 

which can carry around 24 people, is driven by two propellers 

and can reach a top speed of up to 20 kn. The service 

speed is 16 kn. 

The Lürssen newbuild offers guests a wide range of 

amenities on the four passenger decks, including two 

whirlpools on the upper deck and a large swimming 

pool at the stern. In addition, the superyacht has large 

»Luminance« is ranked 14th among the largest yachts in the world 

lounge areas on her aft decks, which offer guests a panoramic 

view of the sea. Among other things, the yacht 

has two touch-and-go helipads, one at the bow and one 

on the upper deck aft. 

The vessel is currently the eighth largest yacht that 

Lürssen Yachts has ever built and is ranked 14th among 

the largest yachts in the world. 

 

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ABEKING & RASMUSSEN 

Outfitting of multi purpose vessel started 

The hull of the first, almost 105-metre-long multi-purpose 

vessel newbuild for the German Federal Waterways and 

Shipping Administration (WSV) was towed from Klaipeda 

to the Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft in 

Lemwerder in August. A&R takes over outfitting of the 

vessel: installation of the safety technology, electronics, 

chemical and oil spill response equipment, emergency 

towing and fire extinguishing equipment and much more. 

A&R was awarded the contract for two new multi-purpose 

vessels in December 2019 and a further vessel in summer 

2020. Each multi-purpose vessel has more than 12,000 kW 

of propulsion power – sufficient for at least 15 kn operating 

speed and 145 tons of bollard pull. The WSV places 

particularly high demands on occupational and personal 

safety for the crew and emergency personnel: A gas protection 

system protects all persons on board in the event of 

hazardous substance accidents or firefighting, among 

other things, and modern measuring devices constantly 

A&R builds three vessels for the German waterways administration 

analyze the ambient air during operations. In addition to 

the winch area on the aft ship, the new multi-purpose 

vessels have a helicopter landing area on the foredeck. The 

hulls for the vessels are manufactured for A&R by Western 

Baltija Shipbuilding in Klaipėda. 

 

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HITZLER WERFT 

H 2 on-board power for new »Coriolis« 

Hydrogen can be stored at moderate pressure as metal hydride 

»Coriolis«, the future research vessel of the Helmholtz Centre Hereon, will be 

equipped with a federally funded hydrogen plant to generate electricity. The 

project was awarded € 560,000 in the framework of the German government’s 

mobility and fuel strategy. The project, which costs a total of € 1.4 million, focuses 

on the procurement of the fuel cell, the bunker station, the metal hydride 

tank and the control and regulation of the hydrogen storage system. The metal 

hydride tank for hydrogen storage was developed by Hereon and researched at 

its Institute for Hydrogen Technology. The safe and compact design has the advantage 

that hydrogen can be stored at moderate pressure (50 bar) and temperature 

conditions (operating temperatures in the tank -30 to ~50 °C), according to 

a statement from Hereon. In addition, it is chemically bound in the tank, which 

prevents an explosive release in the event of a tank accident. 

The research vessel, which is being built at the Hitzler shipyard in Lauenburg, 

is to be used on the North Sea and Baltic Sea as well as on the rivers Ems, Weser 

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Marine Systems (TKMS) is expanding its range of products and services in the 

field of civil shipbuilding. Nxtgen will soon be spun off as an independent company. 

The expertise of Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in the civilian market is 

largely based on its experience and product portfolio in the high-tech shipbuilding 

sector. Future Nxtgen products, such as unmanned systems, are already 

available in the current portfolio. They could be used in the civil sector to protect 

critical infrastructure, to detect and dispose of contaminated sites in the sea 

or for marine surveying. The new business unit will operate as an interdisciplinary 

»innovation hub« in which new high-tech solutions are developed in an 

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New research vessel »Meteor IV« laid down 

The keel of the new research vessel »Meteor IV« was laid 

at the Neptun shipyard in Rostock in July 2023. The ship 

is being built by the Meyer-Fassmer-Spezialschiffbau 

consortium on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education 

and Research (BMBF). This consists of the German 

shipyards Meyer Werft and Fr. Fassmer. 

The new research vessel is intended to ensure marine 

research and marine observation at the highest international 

level and, as the new flagship of marine research, 

to stand for the high performance of shipbuilding in Germany. 

In December 2021, the Meyer-Fassmer-Spezialschiffbau 

consortium was commissioned to build the research 

vessel »Meteor IV« following a Europe-wide 

tender by the BMBF. 

The new vessel will serve as the successor to the research 

vessel »Meteor«, which has been in service worldwide 

since 1986, and the research vessel »Poseidon«, 

which has already been decommissioned. The new »Meteor« 

has a length of around 125 metres and offers space 

for 35 scientists and 36 nautical and technical crew 

members. It is designed for worldwide multifunctional 

and interdisciplinary research operations. 

»Meteor IV« will replace two older ships 

The equipment includes high-precision echo sounders 

and research winches of up to 12 kilometres in length, 

which enable measurements to be taken in the deepest 

ocean trenches. The research vessel also has five powerful 

cranes and systems for precise positioning. Underwater 

vehicles or mobile measuring and drilling equipment can 

be deployed from the ship. A total of 585 square meters of 

space is available for scientific work, including eight 

state-of-the-art laboratories. 

 

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THYSSENKRUPP MARINE SYSTEMS 

Production begins for German-Norwegian submarine project 

The Type 212CD submarines are considered to be the 

most modern conventional submarines in the world. 

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is now starting 

production in Kiel. In September 2023, Thyssenkrupp 

Marine Systems started production of the submarines a 

joint programme with the Royal Norwegian Navy and the 

German Navy in Kiel. The order placed in July 2021 is the 

largest in the history of TKMS to date, and the company 

even expanded the facilities at its site in Kiel. 

The 212CD programme will be the first time that the 

navies of two northern European nations will use identical 

submarines in their fleets and benefit from interoperability 

and shared resources. The order comprises the delivery 

of two submarines to the German Navy and four to 

the Norwegian Navy. The first submarine for Norway is 

expected to be delivered in 2029, while the two boats for 

the German Navy are scheduled for delivery in 2032 and 

2034. 

TKMS has upgraded its Kiel shipyard for the 212CD programme 

With advanced situational awareness capabilities, enhanced 

networkability with allied units and a reduced 

signature, the new Class 212CD submarines not only 

place new demands on production due to their size, but 

also require state-of-the-art production lines for shipbuilding 

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Five special newbuilds delivered in one year 

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repair and newbuilding 

shipyard Tamsen Maritim was characterised 

above all by the completion 

and delivery of a total of five new 

ships. A first in the history of the 

shipyard, which has been operating 

as Tamsen Maritim at the site for almost 

15 years. Among other things, 

the company developed and built two 

20-metre-long STS workboats (security, 

transport, towing) for Wehrtechnische 

Dienststelle 71 (defence technology 

service centre of the German 

Army) in Eckernförde. This is the 

first new build order that the shipyard 

on the Warnow has received from the 

Bundeswehr. Both STS boats, the 

»Schleswig« and the »Holstein«, were 

christened at the shipyard pier. 

With the development and construction 

of two patrol boats, each 

23 metres long, for the German General 

Customs Directorate, Tamsen 

completed another ambitious new 

construction project last year. Both 

vessels have been designed with a flat 

hull for future use in the Wadden Sea. 

In addition, the 10-metre-long sea rescue 

boat (SRB) »Courage«, the twelfth 

new SRB built at the Rostock shipyard, 

was delivered to the German Maritime 

Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) 

in spring. 

»The deliveries this year confirm 

our strategy of establishing Tamsen 

Maritim as a newbuild shipyard in the 

long term with self-developed government, 

naval and specialised vessels«, 

comments Managing Director Christian 

Schmoll. The company’s shipbuilding 

and engineering expertise 

has also persuaded the Mecklenburg- 

Vorpommern State Department of 

Agriculture, Food Security and 

Fisheries to commission the Rostock 

shipbuilder to construct a 17-metrelong 

fisheries inspection boat. The 

keel of the vessel was laid this year. 

The shipyard has also been in demand 

as a repair shipyard. In 2023, 

there were around 40 dockings of 

passenger ships, motor yachts, ferries 

and fireboats, among others. In addition, 

two DGzRS rescue cruisers as 

well as naval minehunting vessels 

and harbour tugs were serviced, 

modernised and converted. 


27


PEENE-WERFT | DAMEN 

Construction of F126 frigates in Wolgast kicked off 

Construction of the F126 frigates has begun at the 

Peene shipyard in Wolgast, part of Naval Vessels 

Lürssen (NVL Group). These are the largest and most 

expensive ships for the German Navy to date. Formerly 

known as the MKS 180, the units are to be built as 

F126-class frigates. The Dutch shipyard group Damen 

Shipyards, which won the tender four years ago, is in 

charge of the multi-billion euro project. Numerous 

partners and suppliers from Germany are involved in 

the construction, including the Lürssen Group. The 

Peene shipyard is building the sterns. Blohm + Voss 

and Thales Netherlands are also involved. The four 

166 metre-long frigates will cost around € 6 bn. 

According to Damen, the first ship is due to be delivered 

in 2028. The multi-purpose warships will be able 

The F126 frigates are the largest ships for the German Navy to date 

to operate anywhere in the world and for long periods of 

time, monitoring embargoes or engaging other warships 

or submarines. 

 

© Damen Naval 

MEYER WERFT 

Carnival orders »Carnival Jubilee« sister vessel 

Like »Carnival Jubilee«, the new vessel use the »Helios« platform 

US cruise shipping company Carnival Cruise Line has 

ordered another cruise ship of the »Helios« series in February. 

Delivery is scheduled for 2027. It is a sister ship to 

the »Carnival Jubilee«, which was delivered in December. 

»We are very pleased that the partnership will 

continue with this new order,« said the new Meyer CEO 

Bernd Eikens. The shipyards in Papenburg and Turku, 

Finland, have delivered a total of nine ships for four Carnival 

brands between 2018 and 2023, all of which are 

based on the »Helios« design platform. All of these ships 

are 345 metres long, 42 metres wide and can accommodate 

up to 6,400 passengers. Once again, the US shipping 

company is relying on gas (LNG) as the energy 

source for propulsion and hotel operations. However, the 

latest generation of Wärtsilä main engines will be installed 

instead of the Caterpillar engines previously 

chosen. The reason for this is the closure of the MaK 

plant in Rostock by the US manufacturer two and a half 

years ago. 

Most recently, two Helios-class ships, the »Mardi 

Gras« (built in 2020) and the »Carnival Celebration« 

(built in 2022), were built at the shipyard in Turku, Finland. 

A later change by the parent company Carnival 

Corp. then ensured that the »Carnival Jubilee« was the 

first ship to be built for the Miami-based shipping company 

at Meyer’s headquarters in Papenburg. It was originally 

intended to be another ship for the Carnival 

brand Aida Cruises. 

The order will keep the shipbuilding company busy 

until 2027. And it comes at the right time in view of a recently 

very tight order situation. In an interview with 

HANSA in May last year, senior partner Bernard Meyer 

said that an order would have to be placed in 2024 »in 

order to be able to retain our team as far as possible«. 

© Carnival Cruise Line 


29


NEPTUN WERFT 

New joint venture for offshore platform construction 

The Meyer Group, which includes Neptun Werft in Warnemünde, 

is joining forces with the Belgian company 

Smulders to build offshore converter platforms at the 

Warnemünde site. The joint ventures Neptun Smulders 

Offshore Renewables and Neptun Smulders Engineering 

will take over the design and manufacture of the platforms. 

As a first step, the new company will create up to 

100 jobs in Warnemünde. The contemplated joint venture 

is currently still subject to regulatory approval from 

the competition authorities and is expected to be operational 

during the first quarter of 2024. 

To reach the German government’s ambitious targets 

for offshore wind, a jump in size and technology for the 

converter platforms is needed: to 2 GW capacity and to 

high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission technology. 

»We are combining the Meyer Group’s expertise 

in large scale complex shipbuilding with Smulders’ offshore 

experience in a unique way to enable the jump to 

the new 2 GW offshore converter platform size with high 

voltage direct current (HVDC) technology«, explains Jan 

Neptun plans to build the topsides in Rostock-Warnemünde 

Meyer. Neptun Werft’s production areas are being adapted 

to the new business segment. The company has already 

purchased the former site of engine manufacturer Caterpillar, 

which is directly adjacent to the Neptun Werft site. 

In addition, part of the neighbouring marine arsenal will 

be adapted and used for platform construction. 

© Neptun Werft 

FASSMER 

German Navy takes over »Stollergrund« 

After »Kalkgrund«, Fassmer has delivered the second auxiliary 

ship »Stollergrund« to the German Navy in November 

2023. The »Stollergrund« is 51.70 metres long, 

10.2 metres wide and will be travelling at 13 kn in future. 

The Defence Technology Agency WTD 71 will deploy the 

ship with a crew of up to 23 for defence technology testing, 

research and verification. Among other things, it will be 

used to secure and recover torpedoes. However, the »Stollergrund« 

will also accompany submarines during shallow 

water testing and support autonomous underwater vehicles, 

diving operations and research projects near the coast. 

The two sister ships will replace the class 745 multipurpose 

boats »Breitgrund« (Y866) and »Mittelgrund« 

(Y864) as well as the barrage weapon test boat »Wilhelm 

Pullwer« (A1406). The two newbuildings, whose hulls 

were built by Western Baltija Shipbuilding, cost a total of 

€ 95 million. Shipyard boss Holger Fassmer explained the 

construction time of two years with bottlenecks in the 

supply of materials, caused among other things by the 

coronavirus lockdown in China. The war in Ukraine also 

»Stollergrund« will accompany submarines and support AUVs 

had an impact on the price trend. The navy reportedly 

needs six more ships. The family-run shipbuilding company 

Fassmer is hoping to win the contract. 

 

© Fassmer 



LÜRSSEN 

146-metre Yacht »Opera« heads into service 

The 146 metre long »Opera« (12,500 GT) is ranking 10th 

among the world’s largest mega yachts. Following successful 

test runs and the completion of the final work, the 

newbuild from Lürssen left the shipyard in March 2023. 

Little is known about the technical specifications of the 

»Opera«. Terrence Disdale Design is said to be responsible 

for both the exterior and interior design. In addition 

to two swimming pools and several garages for tenders 

and speedboats, the yacht also has two helipads, one on 

the foredeck and the second on the aft deck. There is a 

large beach club in the stern area. 

Another striking feature of the design are the ten exhaust 

pipes on the funnel with the distinctive tailpipes. 

The value of the yacht, which is based in Georgetown, is 

estimated at around $ 500 million. What the interior of 

the yacht looks like is a secret. It is assumed that the 

»Opera« will have around 24 cabins for around 48 guests 

and a further 40 crew cabins. The yacht will be powered 

»Opera« is the replacement for the former »Sassi« project 

by MTU engines, giving it a top speed of up to 20 kn and 

a cruising speed of 14 kn. The »Opera« is the replacement 

for the former »Sassi« project, which was largely destroyed 

in a fire. 

 

© Lürssen 

Efficiency made in Germany 

BREDO DRY DOCKS GmbH | Dockstr. 19 | 27572 Bremerhaven | Germany | Tel. +49-471-7997-10 | E-Mail info@bredo.de | www.bredo.de 


31


ABEKING & RASMUSSEN 

Superyacht »Livao« delivered 

It is the largest yacht ever built by Abeking & Rasmussen. 

The 118 metre long »Livao« was delivered to her new 

owner in August 2023. The design was created by Joseph 

Dirand Architecture in Paris. »I wanted this boat to be 

timeless, elegant, classic and contemporary at the same 

time«, said the designer. It was a challenge for the shipyard 

to combine aesthetics and technology. The new 

mega yacht (5,054 GT) uses a sophisticated diesel-electric 

propulsion system that has been developed for exceptionally 

quiet operation. The two 2,200 kW electric propulsion 

motors were manufactured by Ramme Electric 

Machines and supplied by SER Schiffselektronik Rostock. 

To ensure a continuous power supply, the vessel is also 

equipped with two 2,240 kW main generators and three 

auxiliary generators of 599 kW each from Caterpillar. 

Four Voith propellers provide the vessel with a maximum 

speed of 18 kn. Four stabilizer fins from SKF are intended 

to increase comfort on board. The ship also has a tender 

»Livao« is the largest yacht ever built by Abeking & Rasmussen 

garage on the lower deck to accommodate a 16-metrelong 

day boat. A second tender garage on the main deck 

forward offers space for three more boats as well as a Triton 

submarine for up to seven guests. Other features include 

the Neptune Lounge, which offers a view of the 

world below the surface of the sea through a 3.40 metres x 

1.30 metres underwater window. A mobile 12 metres x 

4 metres pool awaits on the main deck. The yacht also has 

a fully certified helicopter platform on the sky deck. 

© Abeking & Rasmussen 

ATAIR 

METEOR IV 

Innovation 

meets 

Experience 

since 1850! 

32 HANSA – International Maritime Journal 

BAD DÜBEN 

www.fassmer.de


Deliveries & orders 

Yard-No 

Type 

Name 

Owner 

dwt / t / 

Pax 

GT 

Loa 

(m) 

Beam 

(m) 

Draft 

(m) 

kW / 

HP 

Engine Type 

kn 

Delivery 

Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft, Lemwerder | www.abeking.com 

6507 

6508 

6509 

6510 

6511 

6512 

6515 

6514 

Yacht 

Mine Hunting Vessel 

Mine Hunting Vessel 

Multipurpose Vessel 



Offshore Research 

Vessel 

Yacht 

Republic of Indonesia 


Federal Waterways and 

Shipping Agency (WSV) 






Schiffswerft Bolle GmbH, Derben | www.schiffswerft-bolle.de 

118.20 

62.00 

62.00 

104.60 

104.60 

104.60 

105.00 

80.00 

2023 



2025 

2026 

2026 

2025 

2027 

238 

240 

241 

243 

244 

245 

Work Boat 

Ice Breaking Vessel 

Ice Breaking Vessel 

Passenger Vessel 

Work Boat 

Work Boat 


Mülheim 


Altenrheine 

Crange 

Anna 

Prague Boats 

Carolina 

Gieselwerder WSA Weser 

Celle 

WSA Weser 

16.00 

32.00 

25.90 

25.90 

4.50 

9.60 

8.90 

8.90 

1.10 

1.15 

0.95 

0.95 

2 x 85 

Electric 

154 RP 

154 RP 

Inline Thruster; 

2 x 75 

Electric 

2 x 195 Navigator / RP 

2 x 195 Navigator / RP 

9.00 

10/2023 

Q1/2024 

Q2/2024 


Q2/2024 

Q3/2024 

246 

Work Boat 

Type 

Emmerich 



33.30 

7.40 

1.20 

tba 

Schottel SRP 

Q2/2027 

247 

248 

249 

Work Boat 

Work Boat 

Work Boat 

Type 

Emmerich 

Type 

Emmerich 

Type 

Emmerich 







33.30 

33.30 

33.30 

7.40 

7.40 

7.40 

1.20 

1.20 

1.20 

tba 

tba 

tba 

Schottel SRP 

Schottel SRP 

Schottel SRP 

250 

Work Boat 

Type 

Emmerich 



33.30 

7.40 

1.20 

tba 

Schottel SRP 

251 

Diving Work Boat 



33.00 

6.40 

0.95 

tba 

Q1/2025 

252 

Pram 

WSA Oberrhein 

19.70 

6.30 

0.65 

Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG. Berne/Motzen | www.fassmer.de 

8010 

Multi Purpose Vessel 

Kalkgrund 

German Navy 

52.00 

10.00 


8020 


Stollergrund 

German Navy 

52.00 

10.00 


1980 

Research Vessel 

Uthörn 

Alfred-Wegener-Institut 

36.00 

Methanol 


8050 


German Customs 

65.00 

LNG 

2024 

8090 

Multi Purpose Vessel* 

MPV70 

Astinave E.P. 

70.00 

2025 

8160 

Research Vessel** 

Meteor IV 

German Federal Ministry of 

Education and Research (BMBF) 

125.00 

2026 

1050 

Hydrographic 

Vessel*** 

MPV105 

Bantu Hidro Oseanografi (BHO) 

Indonesia 

105.00 

2025 

1060 

Fishery Research 

Vessel 

Walther 

Herwig 

German Federal Office for 

Agriculture and Food (BLE) 

85.00 

18.00 

Diesel-Electric 

2027 

9010 

Offshore Patrol Vessel 

Ministry of Defence Singapore 

2027 

9020 



2028 

9030 



2029 

9040 



2030 

* Material package | ** in cooperation with Meyer Werft | *** in cooperation with Abeking & Rasmussen 




Yard-No Type Name Owner 

dwt / t / 

Pax 

GT 

Loa 

(m) 

Beam 

(m) 

Draft 

(m) 

kW / 

HP 

Engine Type kn Delivery 

Ferus Smit Leer GmbH, Leer | www.ferus-smit.nl 

460 

Multipurpose Vessel* 

Symphony 

Atlantic 

Symphony Shipping / 

Forestwave Navigation 

12,500 

8,360 

144.00 

18.00 

7.60 

3,300 

Wärtsila 6L32E 


461 


Symphony 

Arctic 

Symphony Shipping / 


12,500 

8,360 

144.00 

18.00 

7.60 

3,300 

Wärtsila 6L32E 


467 

Chemical Tanker* 

Thun 

Resource 

Erik Thun 

7,999 

115.00 

15.90 

6,95 

1,900 

02/2024 


R-Class 

Erik Thun 

06/2024 


R-Class 

Erik Thun 

02/2026 


R-Class 

Erik Thun 

06/2026 


R-Class 

Erik Thun 

10/2026 


R-Class 

Erik Thun 

02/2027 


R-Class 

Erik Thun 

06/2027 


R-Class 

Erik Thun 

10/2027 

Multi-Purpose Dry 

Cargo-Vessel* 

Lake Vanern 

Max 

5,100 

10/2024 


Cargo-Vessel* 

Lake Vanern 

Max 

5,100 

01/2025 


Cargo-Vessel* 

Lake Vanern 

Max 

5,100 

05/2025 


Cargo-Vessel* 

Lake Vanern 

Max 

5,100 

09/2025 


Cargo-Vessel* 

Lake Vanern 

Max 

5,100 

06/2026 


Cargo-Vessel* 

Lake Vanern 

Max 

5,100 

05/2027 



12,500 

144.00 

3,300 

2024 



12,500 

144.00 

3,300 

2025 

* in cooperation with Ferus Smit Westerbroek 

Schiffswerft Fischer, Könnern | www.schiffswerft-fischer.de 

no current orders known 

FSG Nobiskrug Holding GmbH 

Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG. | www.fsg-ship.de 

782 

RoRo Vessel 

Tennor 

Ocean 

IVP Ship Invest 

32,770 

11,820 

209.79 

26.00 

6.80 

2 x 

9,600 

2 x MAN 8L48/60CR 

21.30 


784 

RoRo Vessel 

SeaRoad 

12,183 

43,100 

210.00 

29,30 

6,35 

2 x 

10,300 

2 x 9L46DF 

22.50 

2024 

2 x LNG Bunker 

Vessels 

Nordic Hamburg 

110.00 

Nobiskrug GmbH, Rendsburg | www.nobiskrug.com 

793 

Motor Yacht 

Black Shark 

Reg Part A 

>2,000 

77.10 

12.75 

2024 

795 

Motor Yacht 

Miza 

Reg Part A 

2,000 

80.00 

2025 

799 

Motor Yacht 

Orkan 

Reg Part A 

>2,000 

83.00 

2026 


35




dwt / t / 

Pax 

GT 

Loa 

(m) 

Beam 

(m) 

Draft 

(m) 

kW / 

HP 


German Naval Yards GmbH, Kiel | www.germannaval.com 

iMERZ (integrated 

Save & Rescue Center 

hospital) for EGV 

Berlin 

Corvette K130* 

Lübeck 

German Navy 

1,840 

89.00 

13.00 

4,20 


5 x Corvette K130** 

German Navy 

89.00 

2002-24 

4 x Frigate F126*** 

German Navy 

166.00 

2025-tbc 

* in cooperation with NVL | **in cooperation with NVL and TKMS | ***in cooperation with B+V / NVL 

Hitzler Werft GmbH, Lauenburg | www.hitzler-werft.de 

835 

Crew Transfer Vessel 

Wallaby Boats 

12 Pax 

18.00 

8.00 

2.70 

2 x 515 

Volvo 

2024 

837 

Research Vessel 

Coriolis 

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon 

12 Pax 




dwt / t / 

Pax 

GT 

Loa 

(m) 

Beam 

(m) 

Draft 

(m) 

kW / 

HP 


Corvette K130*** 

Corvette K130*** 

Multipurpose 

Vessel**** 

Multipurpose 

Vessel**** 

Augsburg 

Lübeck 

German Navy 

German Navy 

Bulgarian Navy 

Bulgarian Navy 

* former Project 794 at Nobiskrug | ** replacement for the burned »Sassi« | *** in cooperation with TKMS and German Naval Yards | **** to be built at MTG Dolphin in Varna, Bulgaria 

Lürssen-Kröger Werft GmbH & Co. KG, Schacht-Audorf 

1,840 

1,840 

89.00 

89.00 

13.00 

13.00 

3.40 

3.40 

14.800 

14.800 

2 x Diesel MTU 1163 

20V 

2 x Diesel MTU 1163 

20V 

26.00 

26.00 

2025 

2025 

2025 

2026 

Yacht 

Norn 

3,491 

90.00 

14.70 

18.00 


Yacht 

Cali 

4,850 

82.00 

Q1/2024 

Peene-Werft, Wolgast 

No current orders known 

Lux-Werft und Schiffahrt GmbH, Niederkassel | www.lux-werft.de 

227 


Klein Heini 

Rainer Abicht 

Elbreederei GmbH 

250 Pax 

41.00 

7.60 

1.05 

326 

Diesel 


228 


Klein Romy 

Rainer Abicht 

Elbreederei GmbH 

250 Pax 

41.00 

7.60 

1.05 

326 

Diesel 


231 


Stromer 

Poschke Fahrgastschifffahrt OHG 

100 Pax 

23.80 

6.20 

1.20 

100 

Electric 

1Q/2024 

232 


Adler Schiffe GmbH 

250 Pax 

32.00 

9.00 

1.20 

240 

Electric 

1Q/2024 

Werftgruppe Meyer | www.meyerwerft.de 

Meyer Werft, Papenburg 

719 

Passenger Ship 

Silver Nova 

Silversea Cruises 

728 

54,700 

243.60 

29.60 

6.85 

LNG / Fuel Cell 

19.00 


717 


Carnival 

Jubilee 

Carnival Cruise Line 

5,374 

182,800 

345.45 

42.00 

8.80 

37,000 

LNG/ 2 x electric 

engines 

17.00 


720 


Silver Ray 

Silversea Cruises 

728 

54,700 

243.60 

29.60 

6.85 

LNG / Fuel Cell 

19.00 

2024 

718 


Disney 

Treasure 

Disney Cruise Line 

135,000 

340.90 

39.00 

8.60 

2024 

721 


Asuka III 

NYK Cruises 

52,200 

230.20 

29.80 

7.00 

2025 

706 



143,660 

340.90 

39.00 

8.60 

2025 


Carnival Cruise Line 

6,400 

180,000 

344.00 

LNG 

2027 

Neptun Werft GmbH & Co. KG, Rostock | www.neptunwerft.de 

726 

Research Vessel* 

Meteor IV 

German Federal Ministry of 

Education and Research (BMBF) 

+ Federal Waterways 

Engineering and Research 

Institute (BAW) 

10,000 

125.00 

6,800 

Diesel-electric 

2024 

573 

Fuel Supply Tanker 

German Navy 

20,000 

170.00 

24.00 

9.50 

18.00 

2026 


37




dwt / t / 

Pax 

GT 

Loa 

(m) 

Beam 

(m) 

Draft 

(m) 

kW / 

HP 


574 

Fuel Supply Tanker 

German Navy 

170.00 

24.00 

9.50 

18.00 

2027 

587-596 

River Cruise Vessel 

Viking River Cruises 

190 Pax 

135.00 

11.45 

1.60 

21.00 

2025-26 

587-596 



190 Pax 

135.00 

11.45 

1.60 

21.00 

2025-26 

587-596 



190 Pax 

135.00 

11.45 

1.60 

21.00 

2025-26 

587-596 



190 Pax 

135.00 

11.45 

1.60 

21.00 

2025-26 

587-596 



190 Pax 

135.00 

11.45 

1.60 

21.00 

2025-26 

587-596 



190 Pax 

135.00 

11.45 

1.60 

21.00 

2025-26 

587-596 



190 Pax 

135.00 

11.45 

1.60 

21.00 

2025-26 

587-596 



190 Pax 

135.00 

11.45 

1.60 

21.00 

2025-26 

587-596 



168 Pax 

125.00 

11.45 

Hybrid 

2025-26 

587-596 



168 Pax 

125.00 

11.45 

Hybrid 

03/2025 

* in cooperation with Fassmer Werft 

Meyer Wismar | www.meyerwismar.de 

125 

Cruise Vessel 

Disney 

Adventure 


208,000 

342.00 

46.00 

2025 

Meyer Turku Shipyard Oy | www.meyerturku.com 

1400 

Cruise Vessel 

Icon of the 

Seas 

Royal Caribean 

International 

5,690 

250,000 

365.00 

67.00 

9.25 

33,296 

3 x Dual Fuel Engines 


1404 

Cruise Vessel 

Mein Schiff 7 

TUI Cruises 

2,900 

111,500 

315.70 

35.80 

7.90 

48,0000 

4 x Wärtsilä 

2024 

1401 

Cruise Vessel 


International 

250,000 

2025 

1402 

Cruise Vessel 


International 

250,000 

2026 

1406 


Finnish Government 

2025 

1407 


Finnish Government 

2026 

Neckar Bootsbau Ebert GmbH, Neckarsteinach | www.nebo.de 

2100 

Fire Fighting Boat 

City of Lübeck 

19.60 

6.40 

0.80 

2 x 588 

2 x Volvo Penta, Typ 

D13–800 IMO III 

21.60 


Fire Fighting Boat 

Chiemsee 

County of Traunstein 

10.00 

13.00 

13.75 

2 x 242 

FPT N60-400 

25.00 






dwt / t / 

Pax 

GT 

Loa 

(m) 

Beam 

(m) 

Draft 

(m) 

kW / 

HP 


Neue Oderwerft GmbH, Eisenhüttenstadt | www.neue-oderwerft.de 

No current orders known 

Neue Ruhrorter Schiffswerft GmbH, Duisburg | www.nrsw.de 

Push Lighter 

Europe Type II d 

76.50 

11.40 

3.20 


Ostseestaal GmbH & Co. KG, Stralsund | www.ostseestaal.com 

14 


Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft 

61 Pax 

22.50 

3.80 

0.85 

2 x 50 

Electric 

8.60 


15 


Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft 

61 Pax 

22.50 

3.80 

0.85 

2 x 50 

Electric 

8.60 


Electric Ferry 

Stadtverkehr Lübeck 

300 Pax/ 

18 Cars 

37.00 

13.50 

2 x 260 

Voith, Electric 

propulsion 

7.50 



Autorità di Bacino Lacuale dei 

Laghi d‘Iseo 

140 Pax 

26.32 

6.00 

2 x 100 

Solar-Electric 

10.20 

2024 


Autorità di Bacino Lacuale dei 

Laghi d‘Iseo 

140 Pax 

26.32 

6.00 

2 x 100 

Solar-Electric 

10.25 

2025 

Rönner Gruppe, Bremerhaven | www.hr-gruppe.de 

SET Schiffbau und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Tangermünde mbH | www.set-schiffbau.de 

207 

Security, transport 

and towing vessel* 

Schleswig 

Tamsen Maritim 

20.10 

5.50 

1.40 

1 x 368 

MAN D2676LE497 

10.00 


208 



Holstein 

Tamsen Maritim 

20.10 

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»President Truman« 

»Seabourn Spirit« 

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»Eco« 

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»Silja Europa« 

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2023 award goes 

to Meyer Werft 

Papenburg-based Meyer Werft 

wins the 39 th edition of HANSA‘s 

prestigious »Ship of the year« award 

Five years after the last award, the Papenburgbased 

shipbuilding group, which also has shipyards 

in Rostock-Warnemünde on the German 

Baltic coast and in Turku, Finland, has again been 

honoured for its work. In 2018, it was the cruise 

ship »Aidanova« that won the »Ship of the Year« 

award, not least for the LNG technology installed. 

Now the »Silver Nova« follows. Once again, propulsion 

technology plays an important role in the selection 

process. 

The innovative vessel design is the result of years of 

research and development by the shipbuilding 

group‘s »Global Design« team of more than 1,300 

people, which brings together all the development 

and design activities of the group. 

The cruise vessel for operator Silversea Cruises, 

part of US-based group Royal Caribbean, follows the 

German research vessel »Uthörn«, which was developed 

by the Berne-based shipyard Fr. Fassmer – winning 

the award in the previous year. 

The newbuilding for Silversea Cruises is one of 

the relatively »smaller« ships in the world fleet. 

However, with its hybrid propulsion concept, the 

»Silver Nova« represents a novelty in the cruise industry. 

The use of fuel cells and batteries allows the 

ship to operate emission-free in port. 

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be used as fuel 

during the cruise. Sustainable features include a 

Micro Auto Gasification System, which reduces the 

amount of waste on board and therefore combustion 

emissions. 

The shore power system will allow the ship to 

switch off its main generators in selected ports and 

provide shore-side power, reducing local emissions 

on board to zero. »Silver Nova« and her sister 

»Silver Ray« also feature an asymmetrical design 

and horizontal layout, with public areas and suites 

running the length of the ships. 

 


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»Silver Nova«: A game changer 

Among the new cruise ships that entered service last 

year, one stands out. Not because it is an ultraluxury 

ship, but because of its inner values: the »Silver 

Nova« of Royal Caribbean‘s luxury line Silversea Cruises 

is currently the most environmentally conscious cruise 

ship on the world market. 

It was built as a prototype at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg, 

Germany. An identical sister ship, »Silver Ray«, 

will follow this summer. According to reports, other luxury 

cruise operators are also eyeing the ship platform developed 

by Meyer Werft. 

The Royal Caribbean Group, which had acquired Silversea 

Cruises shortly before the contract was awarded, 

and which is now the world‘s second largest cruise line 

with the brands Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity 

Cruises and Silversea under one roof, wanted something 

new after a series of ships from the Italian shipyard 

Fincantieri. The result is a milestone in the cruise industry‘s 

quest for greater environmental responsibility. 

Shipyard boss Jan Meyer expressed his pride in a company 

press release last year, saying the ship would set the 

standard for the entire industry on the road to carbonneutral 

cruising. This is made possible by a propulsion 

system that combines liquefied natural gas (LNG) with 

what the shipyard claims are the world‘s most efficient 

four-stroke engines, a fuel cell system and batteries. 

The 4-megawatt fuel cell system, which Meyer Werft 

says will be installed on board as soon as the technical 

components are in working order, will be used on the 

»Silver Nova« in addition to the LNG engines and will 

then be able to supply the entire hotel operation. This 

will completely eliminate harmful emissions during the 

ship‘s stay in port. The system was developed by Freudenberg 

e-Power Systems, the Papenburg shipyard and 



© Meyer Werft 

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from left: Senior shipyard boss Bernard Meyer, Jason Liberty (President Royal Caribbean Group), 

Barbara Muckermann (President Silversea Cruises) Jan Meyer, CEO Meyer Werft 

consumers on board, such as the air conditioning, lighting, 

bow thrusters and, in particular, the water treatment 

system. The AI unit on the »Silver Nova« will focus on 

this to optimise it for future vessels. In the future, artificial 

intelligence will be used to generate and supply 

energy for the water treatment system in a customised 

manner. »It will also be possible to balance how much 

water needs to be carried in the ship‘s tanks for fresh- 


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German shipyards are ready to contribute their expertise to the 

modernisation of the country’s navy. The industry has high hopes 

for the practical effects of recent political announcements. 

But there are delays in the political arena 

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Out of steam… The verve has fizzled out. It was in 

autumn 2023 already – the disillusionment with the 

Bundeswehr special fund and the »Zeitenwende« was already 

palpable. By the end of the year, the Federal Constitutional 

Court‘s decision had raised more questions 

than the promises to achieve the »two per cent« NATO 

target could have resolved. At the time this article was 

written, the main consequences for the defence budget 

were still beyond the horizon of perception. It seems 

legitimate to speculate that, in keeping with the tradition 

of making special demands on the Bundeswehr when 

consolidating the general budget, the consequences for 

the armed forces will be considerable. 

Federal governments draft – Budget 14 

(in billion €) 

• 2023 – 50.118 

• 2024 – 51.800 

• 2025 – 52.000 

• 2026 – 52.000 

• 2027 – 51.900 

These thoughts are no coincidence. The Ministry of 

Finance‘s announcement that it intends to use the Bundeswehr‘s 

special fund (»Sondervermögen«) to pay for 

the replacement of defence equipment handed over to 

Ukraine in future is a cause for concern. More than half a 

billion euros are to be offset in this way for 2024. This 

raises the spectre that the Bundeswehr will not be 

exempt from cuts to the overall budget. 

When launched, the special fund was to be earmarked 

for urgently needed new investments. Now the draft 2024 

federal budget reallocates projects that have already been 

approved to the special fund. This means that the procurement 

of armaments projects already underway, the second 

batch of the K130 corvette, the 126 frigate, U212CD and 

the procurement of three further maritime patrol vessels, 

will now be funded from the special fund. U212CD saw its 

first steel cut in August, F126 in December 2023, while the 

corvette »Köln«, the first unit of the second batch K130, 

was christened in April 2022. The other procurement 

measures for the navy, which are now part of the special 

assets, are the Future Naval Strike Missile (FNSM), the 

Sonix underwater detection system, multi-purpose combat 

boats (share of naval battalion) and the successor to 

the rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) 1010 for the KSM. 

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There are still options for two F126 frigates and two 

U212CD submarines. It is rumoured in Berlin and on 

the coast that the deadline for their redemption is due to 

expire in June 2024 according to the construction 

contract. 

In addition, the two bunker tankers, which are budgeted 

at 882 million euros, are now under construction. In 

contrast, the new reconnaissance ships (»Flottendienstboote«) 

are awaiting the steel to be cut. A procurement 

bill approved by the Budget Committee on 5 July shows 

that their construction will cost 3.3 billion euros. 

As one of the last acts of 2023, the Budget Committee 

of the German Bundestag approved a further 

three P-8A Poseidons. This means that a total of eight 

maritime patrol vessels with a total volume of 2.803 

billion euros will be procured via the Foreign Military 

System (FMS). 

The prospects for German naval shipbuilding remain 

good for the time being. However, at a glance at the F125 

or K130 or naval helicopters shows, there is a problem in 

the system. There is no lack of knowledge here. Rules 

and regulations as well as the fundamental relationship 

between public clients and contractors need to be 

scrutinised. 

hum 

The prestigious F126 project reached a 

major milestone: at the Peene shipyard 

in Wolgast main contractor Damen Naval 

and project partner NVL Groupcelebrated 

the cutting of the first steel for the 

new multi-purpose frigates for the German 

Navy. The ships will be built entirely 

in Germany. The steelwork and preassembly 

for the stern will take place at 

the Peene shipyard in Wolgast, part of 

the NVL Group. The foreship will be 

built in Kiel at German Naval Yards, 

where it will be assembled with the stern 

and towed by sea to Blohm+Voss in 

Hamburg. There, final outfitting, commissioning, 

testing and delivery, as well 

as outfitting of the on-board systems, 

will take place. Delivery of the first ship 

is scheduled for 2028. 

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On track for innovation 

Like many other industries, German inland shipyards are suffering from 

global economic effects. But they are carving out niches with innovative new 

designs and projects. However, the order book needs to be refilled 

German shipbuilders yards continue to offer high 

quality, flexibility, broad experience, and technological 

competence. The 50 or so inland waterway 

shipyards, employing some 2,000 people directly, are 

mostly family-run businesses with a long tradition, and 

are committed to maintaining their position in a demanding 

and competitive market. 

They are indispensable service partners for the environmentally 

friendly transport mode of inland navigation, 

for the waterways and shipping authorities and 

all other activities on the waterways and in the ports, 

contributing to the smooth operation of ships with their 

maintenance and repair services. 

However, geopolitical and global economic turmoil 

continues to have an impact. Several companies have experienced 

significant delays in receiving key components 

and have also seen their newbuildings delayed. 

Examples include the »Missunde III«, built by Barthel, 

and the first E-Spatz, a workboat for the Federal Waterways 

Administration, only recently being christened as 

the new »Mühlheim.« 

At the same time, both ships are among the highlights 

of the shipbuilding year 2023. Also worth mentioning 

are the STS boats for the German Navy, built at the SET 

shipyard in Tangermünde as a subcontractor of Tamsen 

Maritim in Rostock, and the research catamaran »Wavelab«, 

built at the Gebr. Friedrich shipyard in Kiel, which 

will help to advance autonomous navigation. 

This year will see a number of other high-profile deliveries: 

The research vessel »Coriolis« is nearing completion 

at the Hitzler shipyard in Lauenburg on the river 

Elbe. Built for the Helmholtz Centre Geesthacht, it will be 

equipped with a fuel cell on board that produces energy 

based on a pulverized hydrogen known as metal hydride. 

At Bolle, the first of five sisters of the »Emmerich«, a 

surveillance and work boat, is already under construction. 

At SET, three innovative new ferries will be 

delivered to Hadag at four-month intervals starting this 

spring. The new vessels will be equipped with plug-in 

hybrid propulsion systems and batteries to enable occasional 

zero-emission operation. They will also be 

»H2-ready«, meaning that they could run on hydrogen 

in the future. 

The German inland navigation industry can still be 

described as »small but sophisticated«. It continues to 

specialise in naval vessels, work boats, passenger ferries 

and again, thanks to a new major contract awarded to 

the Neptun ship yard in Rostock-Warnemünde by the US 

based company Viking River Cruises, river cruise ships. 

For almost a decade now, cargo ships have no longer 

been built in Germany, but in the neighbouring Netherlands. 

Even large German companies such as HGK Shipping 

and Rhenus, Europe’s market leader in inland navigation, 

rather place their orders in the Netherlands on 

the other side of the Rhine, as do smaller shipowners, but 

only in very rare cases, if at all. 

GERMAN INLAND YARDS 

€ mill. 

Deliveries 

Order Intake 

Order Backlog 

2011 

134 

322 

319 

2012 

224 

245 

334 

2013 

311 

695 

732 

2014 

489 

245 

487 

2015 

330 

102 

257 

2016 

193 

192 

263 

2017 

202 

223 

331 

2018 

126 

240 

439 

2019 

219 

100 

322 

2020 

222 

39 

145 

2021 

122 

46 

78 

2022 

48 

72 

112 

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»Wavelab« – Autonomous ship for the Kiel Fjord 

The Wavelab is powered by electric motors 

The research catamaran »Wavelab« has been christened 

at the Gebrüder Friedrich shipyard in Kiel last year. The 

© Gebr. Friedrich Werft 

ship, built as part of the CAPTN initiative (Clean Autonomous 

Public Transport Network), will be used for research 

into autonomous shipping. 

The construction of the autonomous test vessel was led 

by the Kiel University of Applied Sciences Research and 

Development Centre. Local companies such as the navigation 

expert Anschütz and Kiel University cooperated. 

The »Wavelab« catamaran will not only offer the opportunity 

to test state-of-the-art energy sources such as 

purely electric propulsion using batteries and fuel cells, 

but also autonomous shipping on the Kiel Fjord. 

The research platform in the form of a catamaran is 

made of aluminium and is approx. 20 metres long and 

eight metres wide. The research catamaran is powered by 

two 50kW electric motors, which are fed by batteries. The 

electric motors were supplied by Torqeedo. The utilisation 

of a green hydrogen-powered fuel cell is also 

planned. The supply of the catamaran with modern fuels 

is assured. This is because the ultra-modern hybrid pier 

in front of the Gebr. Friedrich shipyard has already been 

put into operation, where, among other things, shore 

power can be »bunkered«. 

 

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»Klein Romy« and »Klein Heini« expand the fleet 

In May 2023, the two passenger ships »Klein Romy« and 

»Klein Heini« joined the fleet of the Hamburg-based passenger 

ship operator Rainer Abicht. The sister ships were 

built at the Lux shipyard in Mondorf. The 41 metre long 

and 7.50 metre wide newbuilds offer space for up to 250 

people in the fully glazed interior. The open-air deck also 

offers a place in the sun. 

As a highlight, the newbuilds have a sliding colour 

glass roof so that up to 2/3 of the ships can be used as a 

convertible when the weather is fine. With a draught of 

85 cm, they are also built so shallow that they can be used 

to explore not only the port of Hamburg, but also the canals 

of the historic Speicherstadt warehouse district. 

During construction, emphasis was also placed on the 

most modern technology available on the market and the 

latest, lowest-emission engines. The engines of both ships 

run on AdBlue and a catalytic converter with a soot particle 

filter. 

 

The ships offer space for up to 250 people 

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OSTSEESTAAL 

Double order from Italy 

The Stralsund-based shipbuilding company Ostseestaal 

has received a double order from Italy. This involves the 

construction of two new passenger ferries with electric 

propulsion. The contract was awarded by the local authority 

for the catchment area of Lake Iseo (Autorità di 

Bacino Lacuale dei Laghi d‘Iseo, Endine e Moro). 

Designed as a catamaran with a length of around 26 

metres, the new vessels are to be used in future on Lake 

Iseo in northern Italy, which lies between Lake Como and 

Lake Garda. 

Up to 140 people and six bicycles can be transported on 

board the emission-free vessels. They will travel on various 

lake routes, including to the island of Monte Isola. 

The electric passenger ferries are being built by Ostseestaal 

and Ampereship. 

The Iseo project marks the shipyard‘s successful entry 

into the Italian market. Over the past two years, Ostseestaal 

has built and delivered three identical electric passenger 

ferries for use on Lake Zurich in Switzerland. 

© Ostseestaal 

The new ferries will be electric 

SCHIFFSWERFT HERMANN BARTHEL 

»Missunde III« – Fully electric across the Schlei estuary 

The »Missunde III« is a cable ferry 

© Buchloh 

A new ferry has recently entered service on the Schlei estuary 

in northern Germany: the »Missunde III«. It connects 

the towns of Kosel and Brodersby. And it does so 

with particularly low noise and emissions, as it is 100% 

electric. 

The ferry was built at the shipyard Hermann Barthel. It 

was ordered by the State Agency for Coastal Defence, 

National Park and Marine Protection in Schleswig-Holstein 

(LKN.SH). As with the predecessor ferry »Missunde 

II«, LKN.SH commissioned Schiffstechnik Buchloh from 

Bruchhausen to design the new vessel, prepare the tender 

and supervise construction. 

The new ferry has a battery-electric propulsion system, 

which is supplemented by a powerful photovoltaic system. 

Baumüller motors and Tesvolt batteries are used to 

propel the €3.3 million cable ferry. Via a gearbox, they 

supply a guide cable and a drive cable that moves the 

»Missunde III« from one shore to the other. The permanent 

magnet motor and the batteries usually receive their 

energy from shore power systems. The ferry has space for 

eight cars, 45 passengers and ten bicycles. 

 


VORAUSSCHAUEND 

Als Traditionswerft fühlen wir uns der Zukunft und der 

maritimen Sicherheit verpflichtet. Der technisch hochkomplexe 

Neubau des Mehrzweckschiffes setzt weltweit 

neue Maßstäbe im Einsatz bei gefährlicher Atmosphäre. 

Für mehr Sicherheit · Für die Zukunft · Für alle 

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