Lürssen-Werft: 150 years of innovation and conflicts through the Ukraine War!
Lürssen-Werft: 150 years of innovation and conflicts through the Ukraine War!
In Bremen, a company is shaped by traditional craftsmanship, the roots of which extend to 1875. The fr. Lürssen Werft GmbH & Co. KG celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2025. Founded by Friedrich Lürssen in Aumund, the shipyard began to produce fishing boats before writing history with the first motorboat, the “Rems” in 1886. The company has changed a lot since then and today produces military ships in addition to luxury yachts.
Over the years, the shipyard has built over 13,000 ships, including a third of the 100 largest megay dachts worldwide. The best -known yachts include the "Limitless" with hybrid drive and the "Azzam", which in 2013, as the largest yacht in the world with a length of 180.6 meters, entered the history books.
challenges from the Ukraine conflict
But the colorful times have their dark sides. The Ukraine War has brought economic challenges for the traditional shipyard and the entire German industry. Lürssen reports of a loss of a third of the superyacht orders, since many Russian oligarchs can no longer maintain this luxurious lifestyle. This development is symptomatic of the problems that the economy as a whole plagues. According to pwc report three quarters of the German industrial companies of noticeable negative effects of war on their business or high-impaired delivery chains Energy costs.
Despite the increase in the Bundeswehr for the Bundeswehr for 100 billion euros since 2022, it is unclear when and to what extent naval orders are awarded. The criticism of lengthy decision -making processes in the armaments industry is getting louder because many companies are waiting for clear perspectives.
innovations in naval construction
The NTV 130, which was designed for use in the North and Baltic Sea, offers numerous modern elements: it has an advanced energy supply concept and sophisticated protective mechanisms to operate under extreme conditions. With a helipad and the ability to transport mechanized vehicles, the ship could become a key toy in modern military inserts. The CEO of Naval Vessels Lürssen, Tim Wagner, even referred to it as a potential drone mother ship.
In a time when German industry faces unrecognized challenges, the Lürssen shipy once again proves its collected knowledge and its innovative strength. Whether the company is able to master this difficult phase will be shown in the coming years.
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