Author: Redaktion

How the German shipbuilding industry is benefiting from Asia’s success Asia builds the most ships – yet the German shipbuilding industry benefits from every one of these orders. The reason for this…

Asian shipbuilding: The politics behind the success Asia dominates global shipbuilding – but low wages only partly explain this success. Government loan guarantees are a key factor,…

Politics and the Economy in Shipbuilding: Germany in the Face of International Competition Shipbuilding is far more than just an industrial sector – it is the strategic backbone of the maritime economy…

Skills shortages and climate action in shipbuilding: challenges for shipyards German shipyards are under double pressure: a growing shortage of skilled workers is compounded by increasing demands arising from climate action, alternative propulsion systems…

Smart Ships, Automation and Green Shipping: The Transformation of Shipbuilding The maritime industry is facing a profound transformation: green shipbuilding, sustainable shipping and smart ships are coming together…

Automation in shipbuilding: opportunities, risks and the changing landscape of the workforce Automation is fundamentally transforming shipbuilding – but it affects not only machinery and processes, but…

Automation in the German shipbuilding industry: competitive advantages, costs and the need for skilled workers The German shipbuilding industry is under pressure: high wages, fierce international competition and complex specialist orders. The response from many shipyards…

Digitalisation in yacht and shipbuilding: smart ships, digital twins and the transformation of the industry Shipbuilding is undergoing a profound transformation - comparable to the...

Yacht support vessels: Specialised support vessels and their specialist requirements Anyone who thinks that superyachts represent the ultimate in maritime luxury has not yet seen yacht support vessels. These...

Navigation, electronics and room layout on yachts: Technology meets luxury Modern yachts are far more than just floating living spaces. They combine highly integrated navigation systems, satellite communication and automated control with...

Propulsion and energy supply on motor yachts: From classic diesel to hybrid drives Motor yachts are more technically sophisticated than many people realise. From simple single-engine systems to fully integrated hybrid drives...

Innovative drives and yacht types: Solar, hydrogenerators, gliders and displacement yacht owners want independence and emission-free sailing wherever possible. This is driving technical change in yacht building - from...

Hull and propulsion of sailing boats: Catamarans, monohulls and the trend towards hybrid propulsion Whether catamaran or monohull, diesel engine or electric drive - sailboat construction is becoming more technically diverse. For...

Sailing yachts: Technology, lightweight construction and the need for skilled labour in yacht building Sailing yachts may not be the largest vessels on the seas - but they are among the most technically fascinating....

Research vessels: Floating high-tech laboratories and the need for skilled labour at German shipyards Research vessels are no ordinary ships. They are customised, one-off constructions that combine laboratories, precision sensors and state-of-the-art propulsion technology under one...

LNG ships, bulk carriers and tankers: construction, technology and skilled labour requirements Bulk carriers, tankers and LNG ships are among the most technically demanding structures in the world. Their construction and operation requires highly specialised...