Building a container ship is one of the most complex industrial tasks of all. It's not about building a large, floating warehouse - but a structure that moves through waves and storms, carrying tens of thousands of tonnes of load, protecting crew and goods and operating economically and environmentally friendly at the same time. What this means in concrete terms - for shipyards, ... Weiterlesen
Two types of ship that could hardly be more different - and yet both form the basis of modern logistics: Naval supply vessels as all-rounders with a depth of military experience, container ships as silent engines of world trade. This article shows what characterises them technically, what challenges their construction entails and why both are strategically important for German shipbuilding. Supply ships as ... Weiterlesen
Germany is one of the few countries in the world that can export conventional submarines at the highest technical level. This brings with it complex engineering, logistical and cultural challenges. And it opens up economic opportunities that extend far beyond the shipyards. Closely linked to this is a type of ship that is hardly ever mentioned in the public consciousness, but is indispensable for any fleet: ... Weiterlesen
The drive determines how long a submarine stays under water, how quiet it is - and ultimately whether it is detected at all. No other component has such a direct influence on the tactical survivability of a submarine. Conventional propulsion concepts are particularly relevant for German shipbuilding and are the focus here. ... Weiterlesen
No other weapon system in modern naval warfare is as elusive - both literally and figuratively - as the submarine. It operates unseen, appears where no enemy expects it and disappears again before countermeasures can take effect. Since the world wars, it has evolved from a tactical trade warrior to a strategic all-rounder. Strategic role: ... Weiterlesen
Corvettes are the underestimated workhorses of modern navies. Smaller and cheaper than frigates, but more versatile than pure patrol boats, they fill the gap left by larger units. This segment is therefore more economically significant for German shipbuilding than it might appear at first glance. Mission profile and tasks of corvettes Today, the corvette fulfils ... Weiterlesen
Frigates and corvettes are among the most economically significant ship classes in military shipbuilding. Not because they are the largest or most expensive units - but because they are the most common. This makes a decisive difference for German shipyards and their suppliers. Frigates between aspiration, cost and reality Frigates are smaller than destroyers - at first that sounds ... Weiterlesen
Concept and role of modern frigates Modern frigates are once again a permanent fixture in many navies, even if the term is used differently internationally. While some countries refer to almost any combat ship as a frigate, others associate it with a clearly defined class of ship with fixed expectations in terms of size, task and equipment. In the classic understanding, frigates are the next smallest ... Weiterlesen
Military shipbuilding is one of the most complex industrial disciplines of all. Destroyers and frigates in particular combine highly developed technology, enormous logistical requirements and considerable economic significance. In addition to their military role, they are an expression of industrial performance, technological innovation and the historical development of maritime power. Logistics, production and responsibility in the construction of modern destroyers The construction of a destroyer requires ... Weiterlesen
Destroyers are among the most technologically sophisticated warships of all. Their task is not just „lots of firepower“, but a constant balancing act: long range for economical cruising, high top speed for sprinting, the lowest possible noise signature for submarine hunting and the integration of sensors, weapons, power supply and IT in a single, seaworthy overall system. This is precisely where the ... Weiterlesen