Category: Shipbuilding

F127 thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and NVL compete together

F127 thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and NVL compete together

Posted by | 3 Sep 2024 | , , | 0

... Now it's Berlin's turn Oliver Burkhard, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, and Friedrich Lürßen, shareholder of the NVL Group, used SMM 2024, the leading trade fair for the maritime industry, to sign a cooperation agreement on 3 September. In a special purpose company, they intend to jointly realise the construction of a MEKO A-400 AMD (Air & Missile Defence). Expertise and innovative strength are to be pooled in the joint venture. According to the press release, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, as the main shareholder in the joint venture, will play a leading role in the development and production of the MEKO-A 400 with its design. In addition to its shipbuilding experience, NVL...

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MCN publishes updated guide to increasing ship efficiency

MCN publishes updated guide to increasing ship efficiency

Posted by | 3 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

Efficient ship operations are a decisive lever for more climate-friendly shipping. For this reason, the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN), in collaboration with industry experts, has developed a comprehensive English-language guide to ship efficiency, which is available in an updated version just in time for the start of SMM Hamburg, the world's leading trade fair for the maritime industry. the aim of the guide is to provide an overview of existing regulations in international maritime shipping and to highlight technical options for decarbonisation and improving ship efficiency and to evaluate their impact. The technologies are relevant for both newbuildings and existing ships. An extensive chapter is also devoted to marine fuels.

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Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Posted by | 26 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

It is an important signal for Papenburg as a shipbuilding location: the Japanese Oriental Land Company (OLC) has commissioned Meyer Werft to build a cruise ship modelled on the "Disney Wish". The shipbuilding contract was signed in Tokyo on 9 July. Travelling fun with Mickey and Co. OLC is the operator of Disney theme parks and hotels, such as Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Ambassador Hotel. Now the company wants to enter the cruise business and has reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company (WDC) to bring the magic of Disney cruises to the Japanese market for the first time. On board are premises...

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mtu supplies Polish navy

mtu supplies Polish navy

Posted by | 19 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The propulsion engines and generator sets for the power supply of the three new Miecznik multipurpose frigates for the Polish Navy are currently being built at the Rolls-Royce Power Systems Division in Friedrichshafen. Four 20-cylinder mtu Series 8000 engines with 8,200 kW each and four 12-cylinder mtu Series 4000 gensets with 1650 kW mechanical power each will be installed on each ship. The CODAD (combined diesel and diesel) propulsion system consists of two engines per shaft/propeller and can be used flexibly in different combinations - from single engine operation for slow patrols to high-speed operation at over 20 knots (37 km/h) with all four engines. With a cruising speed of...

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Mercury Marine and the DMYV enter into partnership

Mercury Marine and the DMYV enter into partnership

Posted by | 3 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

Partnership agreed for the provision of engines and spare parts for youth and competitive boats. The German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) is the sporting authority for motorised water sports in Germany. Through its membership in the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), as the sole representative of motorised water sports, and in the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) - the world association for motorised water sports, the DMYV is responsible for the sports organisation. Equipping the boats for youth and competitive sport with engines that meet the high standards of UIM conformity on the one hand, and have to withstand the rigours of training and competition on the other, is essential. Mercury, with its long tradition...

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