Shipbuilding

Firstly, we would like to build on our previous article on the cost-saving potential of automation in shipbuilding and provide a concrete illustration of the potential savings that can be achieved through automation in this sector. Using a small yacht, a medium-sized frigate and a large cruise ship as examples, we will calculate how savings from automation in terms of working hours, energy, materials and rework actually add up. Which … Weiterlesen

In our article on the impact of automation on shipbuilding, we have already covered the technological fundamentals. In this article, we explore the topic in greater depth and demonstrate specifically the potential savings for shipyards in terms of materials, energy and labour hours – including a sample calculation for three shipbuilding projects of different sizes. How does automated cutting reduce material waste? Systems for … Weiterlesen

Automation in shipbuilding is fundamentally changing the way ships are designed, built and maintained – from CNC machines and welding robots to digital twins and Industry 4.0. If you are a shipyard or a supplier and would like to know how this transformation is affecting the industry financially and what skilled workers it requires, this article provides an overview of both the technology and the economic implications. How … Weiterlesen

Employee motivation in shipbuilding is at least as important a factor in determining a shipyard’s productivity as new machinery or digital tools. If you, as a shipyard or supplier, would like to know which incentives, working conditions and forms of team organisation help retain staff and boost their performance, this article provides an overview – from bonus schemes and ergonomics to digital project management. Why … Weiterlesen

Digitalisation in shipbuilding is transforming the way shipyards plan, manufacture and ensure quality – from digital twins and connected machinery to welding robots. If you are a shipyard or supplier and would like to know how these technologies specifically boost productivity and what role further training plays in this, this article will give you an overview. It becomes clear that digitalisation does not replace skilled workers, … Weiterlesen

In the shipbuilding industry today, the process of recruiting skilled workers begins long before the first job advert is published – and does not end with recruitment, but continues to influence the shipyard’s productivity. If you, as a shipyard or supplier, would like to know how to retain young talent at an early stage, attract international skilled workers and, at the same time, boost productivity in manufacturing, this article will give you the … Weiterlesen

The German shipbuilding industry is constantly in need of new, experienced skilled workers – yet, like many technical sectors, the industry is facing a significant skills shortage. If you are a shipyard or a supplier and would like to know which approaches have proven effective in practice for filling vacancies, this article provides an overview: from temporary work to recruitment agencies and contracts for services, right through to … Weiterlesen

Military shipbuilding and the construction of research vessels are among the most demanding sectors of the German maritime industry – and neither would be conceivable without civilian specialists. If you are a shipyard, a supplier or an HR manager and would like to know what roles civilian specialists play in the commissioning and handover of naval and research vessels, this article will give you an overview. You … Weiterlesen

The German yacht-building industry relies on highly specialised craftspeople and technicians, each of whom has mastered their own trade to the highest standard. If you are a shipyard, supplier or HR manager planning which yacht-building professions you will need for your next project, a clear overview of roles, requirements and salaries will be helpful. This article presents the key specialist profiles – from electronics technicians … Weiterlesen

The construction, outfitting and delivery of German yachts are among the most demanding tasks in the entire German shipbuilding industry. If you operate in this sector as a shipyard, supplier or recruitment agency, you will know that this is where engineering, design, craftsmanship and the highest quality standards come together like nowhere else. That is precisely why the yacht-building industry in Germany needs skilled workers who not only … Weiterlesen