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9/11/23

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems celebrates start of production for the world’s most modern conventional submarines

German and Norwegian Defence Ministers witness production start of the 212CD programme in Kiel
212CD submarines the most advanced conventional submarines worldwide
German-Norwegian cooperation a pioneering example of European cooperation in the naval industry

Kiel, 12 September 2023 - thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, world leader in the construction of conventional submarines, today started production in Kiel of the world’s most advanced conventional submarines. These boats belong to the Type 212CD for a joint programme with the Norwegian and German navies. The order, placed in July 2021, was the largest in the history of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to date.

The ceremony to mark the start of construction of the first submarine for the Royal Norwegian Navy took place in the presence of Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence, and Bjørn Arild Gram, Minister of Defence of Norway, at the production facilities recently opened at the Kiel shipyard. With the newly built shipbuilding hall, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is setting global standards in modern submarine construction.

Oliver Burkhard, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, emphasized: “Maritime security is gaining importance worldwide and especially in Europe. The 212CD programme is a first decisive milestone for the establishment of state-of-the-art NATO standards in the underwater domain. With the start of construction of the first Norwegian submarine today, we have given the go-ahead and a strong signal for European cooperation. This is where partners meet as equals and jointly develop the most advanced submarines for the challenges of the future.”

With the 212CD programme, the navies of two Northern European nations will for the first time use identical submarines in their fleets and benefit from interoperability and shared resources. The order comprises the delivery of two submarines to the German Navy and four to the Royal Norwegian Navy. Delivery of the first submarine for the Royal Norwegian Navy is expected for 2029, while delivery of the two boats for the German Navy is scheduled for 2032 and 2034.

Miguel López, CEO of thyssenkrupp AG, said: "The production complex that has been built here in Kiel in just two years is one of the most modern shipbuilding halls in the world. This investment strengthens the Kiel site, thyssenkrupp Marine as a whole, and makes an important contribution to maritime security in turbulent geopolitical times."

The six Type 212CD submarines go beyond the 212A as an entirely new generation. With enhanced situational awareness capabilities, expanded networkability with allied units and a reduced signature, the new submarines not only place new demands on production due to their imposing size, but also require state-of-the-art production lines for the fitting-out with high-tech systems.

In preparation for the order, thyssenkrupp had already initiated investments of around €250 million in 2019. The shipbuilding hall opened at today’s ceremony will serve as a new, state-of-the-art production facility at the Kiel shipyard site, where the submarines of the future will be built.

Technical data of 212CD submarine:

Displacement (surfaced): ~ 2,500 m³
Length: ~ 74 m
Beam: ~ 10 m
Height: ~ 13 m

7/27/23

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited sign contract for overhaul and modernization of Indian submarine INS SHANKUSH

After thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. concluded a Memorandum of Understanding in June this year for the local construction of submarines for the Indian Navy, the partners have now teamed up again for the overhaul and modernization of the Indian submarine INS SHANKUSH.

INS SHANKUSH is the second submarine in a series of four HDW Class 209 Type 1500 boats that are all still in service today. The submarines were built and delivered for the Indian Navy in the 1980s as part of a German-Indian cooperation. After seeing service for decades, INS SHANKUSH is now due for a planned extension of its operational capability.

Over the next three years, INS SHANKUSH will be modernized in close partnership with the state-owned shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will be responsible for supplying material packages of selected systems, equipment and components as well as for on-site technical support and pressure hull inspection. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders will act as general contractor up till on-time delivery of the submarine. Drawing on many years of experience, knowledge and expertise, both companies have already cooperated in the implementation of major projects in India.

"We look forward to working again with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and continuing a tradition that goes back to more than four decades. This contract once again reaffirms our long-standing commitment to India and represents another cornerstone in maintaining the operational capabilities of the Indian submarine fleet," emphasized Oliver Burkhard, CEO, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.

The business relationship between Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems started back in the 1980s when thyssenkrupp Marine Systems joined hands with the Indian Navy and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for the construction of four diesel-electric submarines. The first two boats were built in Germany, whereas boats three and four were constructed at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders shipyard in India.

With the Medium Refit Cum Life Certification (MRLC) of the first boat INS SHISHUMAR signed in 2018, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders had already extended the service life of one of the four Indian submarines for another ten years. The modernization of INS SHISHUMAR will be completed after sea trials this year.

The signing of this contract for the second Indian submarine INS SHANKUSH has once again demonstrated the expertise and competence of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems’ Services business unit in the submarine field.

About thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is one of the world’s leading naval companies with almost 7,500 employees and is active as a systems supplier for submarines and naval surface vessels as well as for maritime electronics and security technologies. Around 3,100 people work at the Kiel site, making it the largest shipyard location in Germany. 185 years of history and the constant striving for improvement allow the company to set new standards time and time again. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems offers its customers worldwide tailored solutions to meet the highly complex challenges of a changing world. The driving forces behind this innovative energy are the company’s employees, who shape the future of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems with passion and commitment every day.

More information at: www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com

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7/27/23

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems und Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited unterzeichnen Vertrag zur Überholung und Modernisierung des U-Bootes INS SHANKUSH

Nachdem thyssenkrupp Marine Systems und Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited bereits im Juni dieses Jahres eine Absichtserklärung (Memorandum of Understanding) zum Bau von U-Booten für und in Indien unterzeichnet haben, schlossen sich nun die Partner erneut für die Überholung und Modernisierung des indischen U-Bootes INS SHANKUSH zusammen.

Die INS SHANKUSH ist das zweite U-Boot aus einer Serie von vier Einheiten der HDW-Klasse 209 Typ 1500. Die U-Boote wurden in den 1980er-Jahren im Rahmen einer deutsch-indischen Kooperation für die indische Marine gebaut und erfolgreich abgeliefert. Nach jahrzehntelangem Einsatz der INS SHANKUSH steht nun die planmäßige Verlängerung der Einsatzfähigkeit an.

In partnerschaftlicher Zusammenarbeit mit der indischen Marinewerft Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited wird die INS SHANKUSH in den nächsten drei Jahren modernisiert. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems ist für die Lieferung von Materialpaketen ausgewählter Systeme, Geräte und Komponenten sowie für die technische Unterstützung vor Ort und die Druckkörperinspektion zuständig. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders fungiert als Generalunternehmer bis zur termingerechten Ablieferung des U-Bootes. Beide Unternehmen haben bereits bei der Umsetzung großer Projekte in Indien kooperiert, wobei sie bereits auf ihre langjährige Erfahrung, Wissen und Fachkompetenz zurückgreifen konnten.

„Wir freuen uns darauf, erneut mit der renommierten Werft Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders zusammenzuarbeiten und damit eine Tradition fortzusetzen, die bereits über vier Jahrzehnte zurückreicht. Dieser Vertrag bekräftigt einmal mehr unser langjähriges Engagement für Indien und stellt einen weiteren Eckpfeiler für die Aufrechterhaltung der operativen Fähigkeiten der indischen U-Boot-Flotte dar.“, betont Oliver Burkhard, CEO von thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.

Die Geschäftsbeziehung zwischen Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders und thyssenkrupp Marine Systems begann bereits in den 1980er-Jahren mit dem gemeinsamen Bau von vier diesel-elektrischen U-Booten. Die ersten beiden Boote wurden in Deutschland gebaut, während die Boote drei und vier auf der indischen Werft von Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders gefertigt wurden.

Mit dem Service Vertrag für eine Modernisierung und Überholung des Bootes INS SHISHUMAR verlängerten thyssenkrupp Marine Systems und Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders bereits 2018 die Einsatzfähigkeit des ersten der vier indischen U-Boote um weitere zehn Jahre. Die Modernisierung der INS SHISHUMAR wird nach der Seeerprobung in diesem Jahr abgeschlossen.

Mit Unterzeichnung des Vertrags des ursprünglich in Deutschland gebauten zweiten U-Bootes INS SHANKUSH, stellt der Geschäftsbereich Services der thyssenkrupp Marine Systems erneut seine Kompetenz im Unterwasserbereich unter Beweis.

Über thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems ist mit rund 7.500 Mitarbeitenden eines der weltweit führenden Marineunternehmen und als Systemanbieter im Unter- und Überwasserschiffbau sowie im Bereich maritimer Elektronik und Sicherheitstechnologie tätig. Rund 3.100 Mitarbeitende arbeiten am Standort Kiel, der damit der größte Werftstandort Deutschlands ist. 185 Jahre Geschichte und das stetige Streben nach Verbesserungen lassen das Unternehmen immer wieder neue Standards setzen. Seinen Kunden bietet thyssenkrupp Marine Systems weltweit maßgeschneiderte Lösungen für hochkomplexe Herausforderungen in einer sich ständig verändernden Welt. Die treibenden Kräfte dabei sind die Mitarbeiter des Unternehmens, die jeden Tag mit Leidenschaft und Engagement die Zukunft von thyssenkrupp Marine Systems gestalten.
Weitere Informationen unter: www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com

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David Mißfelder, Head of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

Safety first! Because we care.

When it comes to the safety of our employees, we don't joke around. At thyssenkrupp Marine Systems all colleagues should be safe. David Mißfelder, Head of Occupational Safety and Health at our Kiel shipyard told us how his team meets this challenge.

A great kick-off for our new platform

"Technology Conventions 2020“ in Kiel this week! With naval specialists from #MarineSystems and selected suppliers, the first technology discussion focused on REP-floors - standardized floor plates for #submarines and #surfacevessels. Insights from #Engineering and Supply Chain Management as well as field reports from our #SeaTrial team laid the foundation for the joint workshops sharing the latest functional and strategic trends in the marine systems industry. We are looking forward to the next "Technology Conventions“ this summer for more exciting dialogues on #innovation, #digitalization and marine technology. Attendance by invitation only. To participate, please reach out to our colleagues at Techcon2020.tkms@thyssenkrupp.com.

Cem Selvi and his team make trainees fit for the shipyard

People come first: Cem Selvi and the training team at the Kiel shipyard educate and support their apprentices and dual students from start to finish of their training at #thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and weld the young people together as a team! #career

ADLiS® - The New Dimension in Network-based Operations. For all Nations.

It's simply a tactical decision. #ADLiS® is the #data link system from our experts at #AtlasElektronik. It opens up new dimensions in network-based operations by combining all information at the highest speed and enabling the #tactical situation to be recorded. It links people, platforms, sensors and weapons. This greatly increases the command speed and the combat strength of the entire unit.

Today, Germany's most modern

#frigate was put into service and officially commissioned: The F125 "Nordrhein-Westfalen“. The ship is the second of a total of four frigates which are available to the #GermanNavy. Their strength lies not only in fulfilling the traditional tasks of national and alliance defence, but also in their design for conflict prevention and crisis management as well as intervention and stabilization operations on an international scale. We look forward to the handing over of the third and fourth ships which are planned to take place successively until 2021. #BadenWürttembergKlasse

On today’s #IntellectualPropertyDay,

we are celebrating 125 years of patent history at @thyssenkrupp. Every year, thyssenkrupp developers file #patents for about 600 new #inventions worldwide. On our way to become the most modern naval company in Europe, we at @thyssenkrupp Marine Systems are working on new innovations every day. For example, when developing an underwater vehicle that prevents unnecessary by-catch and saves the ecology of oceans around the world: https://lnkd.in/dBFJc4T

A new standard for unmanned underwater operations:

The Modifiable Underwater Mothership (MUM). Today, we proudly presented the results of a pioneering research project on large modular underwater vehicles. Designed in collaboration with project partners from science and industry, MUM could now permanently change the way #underwater research is conducted. The high-tech asset for the civil #maritimeindustry is powered by a state-of-the-art, emission-free fuel cell. Independent of wind and weather, MUM can operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Norbert Brackmann, German government coordinator for the maritime industry, visited our shipyard in Kiel to experience the project progress and the technological innovations developed by our maritime experts. To further the research, we will now apply for funding for a MUM large-scale demonstrator as part of the Economic Ministry’s Maritime Research Programme.

Fascination deep sea: Autonomous submarines tap previously unexplored seabed

On our way to become the most modern #naval company in Europe, we think beyond known waters. With #SeaCat our engineeres set out to explore the world's sea beds – a mystery to mankind. The unmanned #submarine, uses underwater mapping and footage to provide new insights into the mysterious world #underwater.