The "new" tugboat has arrived in Kiel...
The "new" tugboat has arrived in Kiel...
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Category: Shipbuilding
Review SMM - Developments in the shipbuilding industry
The German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association provided information on current industry developments at SMM. Under the motto "SMM - driving the maritime transition", the 31st SMM focussed on the maritime energy transition and the digital transformation. Between 3 and 6 September, not only the latest technologies and solutions from the maritime industry were presented. Twelve packed exhibition halls and numerous exhibitors in the open-air areas once again impressively demonstrated the diversity of the maritime industry. 90,000 square metres, representing the entire value chain of the industry. After all, Germany's maritime industry employs around 400,000 people and its turnover is estimated at 50 billion euros.
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F127 thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and NVL compete together
... 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
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
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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