Category: Shipbuilding

It can be measured again

It can be measured again

Posted by | 14 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 0

The Dutch Navy was able to take delivery of the HNLMS Snellius again today (14 July). After a mid-life update lasting around a year, Damen Shipyards in Den Helder transferred the ship back into the hands of its owner. During the work, the hydrographic survey vessel was brought up to the latest technical standards in order to successfully complete the second half of its predicted service life. The shipyard replaced or overhauled numerous systems in close co-operation with its mainly Dutch suppliers. The responsible organisations, the Defensie Materieel Organisatie (DMO) and the Directie Materiële Instandhouding (DMI), had decided to carry out the mid-life update and the multi-year maintenance...

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Keel laying ceremony corvette Augsburg

Keel laying ceremony corvette Augsburg

Posted by | 13 Jul 2021 | , , , | 0

The keel of the future corvette Augsburg for the German Navy was laid as planned today (13 July) at the Peene shipyard in Wolgast with the traditional hammering in of the brass plate between the keel block support and the steel section. Due to the coronavirus, the ceremony was only attended by a small group of participants, including representatives of the sponsor city. "The fourth scheduled keel laying of a K-130 aft ship impressively demonstrates the high level of commitment our employees and the numerous employees of our suppliers are putting into this new construction project despite the difficult conditions caused by the coronavirus. Our thanks for achieving this special milestone go above all to their commitment," said Tim Wagner, Managing Director of Fr. At the same time, employees of the Kiel-based partner German Naval Yards...

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General Atomics sees launch and landing systems on the right track

General Atomics sees launch and landing systems on the right track

Posted by | 13 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 0

Despite the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, General Atomics does not believe that the timely delivery of the electromagnetic launch system and the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for the two Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers currently under construction is jeopardised. Instead of the steam-powered catapults on the Nimitz class, the new carriers will be equipped with the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (Emals). It should be easier to maintain and ready for use again more quickly after a launch. The first aircraft carrier and namesake of the new class recently announced that 8,157 take-offs and landings had already been successfully carried out with the modern system during the ship's test voyages. More than 400 pilots and trainee pilots...

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Contract signed for U 212CD

Contract signed for U 212CD

Posted by | 9 Jul 2021 | , , , , , | 0

On 8 July, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) and the Norwegian Defence Material Agency signed a contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for the construction and delivery of a total of six U 212CD (Common Design) class submarines. Four of the identical boats will be delivered to Norway and two to Germany. The contract is worth 5.5 billion euros and is the largest order that the Kiel shipyard has ever landed. In addition to the boats, additional logistical services and training equipment, including simulators, were also ordered. "With these submarines, we are combining proven technology,...

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New fuel suppliers under contract

New fuel suppliers under contract

Posted by | 8 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 1

The Friedrich Lürssen shipyard in Bremen has been commissioned to build the two new fuel transporters for the German Navy. The new units, class designation 707, are to replace the ageing "Rhön" and "Spessart" from 2024. Lürssen states that it is working together with Meyer Werft on the construction. The Neptun shipyard in Rostock is to bear the lion's share of the programme. The navy's future floating refuelling stations will differ significantly from their predecessors "Rhön" and "Spessart" (Class 704) in terms of both appearance and performance. Not only do they comply with the applicable guidelines (IMO, EU) that tankers must have a double hull. They also fulfil the...

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