Category: Shipbuilding

TKMS and Ulstein Werft want to work together

TKMS and Ulstein Werft want to work together

Gepostet von | 31 Mar 2025 | , , , | 0

Further step in German-Norwegian cooperation thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and the Norwegian Ulstein Verft signed a letter of intent at the Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) trade fair in Oslo to strengthen industrial cooperation in Norway. The aim is to combine the capabilities of both shipyards. The letter of intent of 26 March is an important step towards strengthening industrial cooperation between Germany and Norway. The agreement stipulates that if an order is awarded for the next Norwegian frigate programme, significant value creation will take place in Norway. The signing, which took place at the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems stand, underlines the German commitment to working with Norwegian shipbuilders to utilise local know-how and expertise in the...

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New customs ship with gas propulsion

New customs ship with gas propulsion

Gepostet von | 28 Mar 2025 | , , , | 0

Peene shipyard delivers customs vessel The Peene shipyard in Wolgast handed over the first of three new customs vessels to German customs yesterday. Planning, design and production were completed on schedule. The ship has an LNG (liquid natural gas) propulsion system and was transferred to Emden before being handed over. Apparently everything seems to have gone well with the ship and its new type of propulsion system, as Harald Jaekel, Managing Director of Peene-Werft, was very pleased: "We are delighted to have been given responsibility for the construction of these technically demanding ships by the Central Procurement Office of the Federal Finance Administration. With the successful delivery of the first ship...

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Anschütz develops autonomous navigation and deployment system

Anschütz develops autonomous navigation and deployment system

Gepostet von | 27 Mar 2025 | , , , | 0

The specialists at Anschütz in Kiel have developed a navigation and deployment system for autonomous and unmanned naval operations. According to the press release, they have utilised proven and available components. Extensive tests have shown that precise and safe autonomous navigation, control and operation of unmanned platforms is possible. The system allows remote control by a tactical operations centre, e.g. a land station or a mother ship. Anschütz can also realise mobile container solutions for this purpose. The autonomous navigation, tactical mission functions and automation management are based on proven Anschütz technologies. The centrepiece of the overall solution is the SYNAPSIS integrated navigation system, which uses established technologies. Both the...

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Greyshark - a German underwater drone

Greyshark - a German underwater drone

Gepostet von | 26 Mar 2025 | , , , | 0

Euroatlas and EvoLogics are presenting their latest development at the UDT (Undersea Defence Technology), which began on 25 March in Oslo: the GREYSHARK™ underwater drone. This is an autonomous underwater vehicle that sets new standards in terms of endurance, speed and versatility. According to the manufacturer, Greyshark could be one of the most versatile and enduring AUVs in its class. Following its presentation at Euronaval in November 2024 and at Xponential Europe in Düsseldorf in February 2025, the joint product from Euroatlas and EvoLogics will be a crowd-puller in Oslo. Fuel-Cell enables long operating times With an operating time of up to 16 weeks at low...

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Keel laid for the first Class 424 fleet service boat

Keel laid for the first Class 424 fleet service boat

Gepostet von | 24 Feb 2025 | , , , | 1

The first ship of the new generation of reconnaissance units is being built at the Peene shipyard in Wolgast It is not a combat ship, it is not designed for naval combat and it is certainly not a "spy ship". It is one of three planned reconnaissance units that are to follow the Oste class. The ceremony took place under strict security conditions - and not just because of the current security situation. These ships are exceptional, and that is also the reason for the interest in them. The ceremony took place in the presence of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Minister President Manuela Schwesig, the Deputy Inspector General, Lieutenant General Andreas Hoppe, as well as the Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, and...

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