GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel signs new contract for the construction of a superyacht hull over 100 metres long for a superyacht GNYK announces that the contract has been awarded by Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R). A&R is internationally recognised for its exceptional capabilities in the construction of bespoke superyachts. The project includes the...
On 1 June 2024, Björn Schlüter (36) took over the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at ABEKING & RASMUSSEN Schiffs- und Yachtwerft (A&R) in Lemwerder. Björn Schlüter has many years of management experience in shipbuilding and was most recently Head of Construction at the Fassmer shipyard. In the future management duo...
For a coffee at Abeking & Rasmussen: On the occasion of 50 years of marineforum, the focus was more on the present and the future. The traditional shipyard on the Weser - motto: The art of shipbuilding - is an advertising customer, readership and companion. All the columns and articles in 500 issues that dealt with mine countermeasures units were somehow...
Following the publication of the article "The art of shipbuilding" in issue 9-2021, the editorial team received enquiries from readers who wanted to know more about swath technology. Carsten Wibel from Abeking & Rasmussen explains the principles and advantages of swath in his article. A ship constructed according to the swath principle should also...
From a press release by Abeking & Rasmussen: With a small ceremony at the Wehrtechnische Dienststelle der Bundeswehr (WTD) in Eckernfoerde on 15 November 2021, construction number 6513 from the Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard in Bremen-Lemwerder was christened "Schönhagen". The new measuring pontoon of WTD 71 has already...
We have reported several times about the US destroyers stationed in Rota. So what's new? The Americans took part in two operations, demonstrating their interest in a European presence. As reported in the Navy Times, manoeuvres were carried out last week to exercise interoperability with...
German shipyards have established themselves in lucrative niche markets with innovations and expertise. A visit to Abeking & Rasmussen in Lemwerder. Months ago, I wrote that a trip on the Lower Weser arouses the sailor's curiosity to take a look inside the halls that line the shore. There, where...
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