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Lloyd Werft wins research vessel contract

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) commissions Lloyd Werft to build a new research vessel. The contract is worth € 36 million.

The contract was signed by both parties last Monday. The base ship will cost around €36 million. With the ship, DLR is offering the maritime industry the opportunity to research innovative, climate-friendly propulsion concepts together. Completion is planned for summer 2027.

“The new DLR research vessel will be a unique laboratory for real-life experiments,” emphasizes Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chairwoman of the DLR Executive Board. In Lloyd Werft, a competent partner has been found for the construction of this unique ship, which combines tradition and innovation at the Bremerhaven site.

Friedrich Norden, Managing Director of Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven, says: “We are delighted to be supporting DLR’s valuable research projects with this unique project.” This flagship project underlines the importance of maritime research in Germany. He sees this order as proof that Lloyd Werft is also a strong partner in new construction in addition to the repair and conversion segments.

Floating laboratory for maritime applications

The DLR Institute of Maritime Energy Systems in Geesthacht and Kiel researches and develops new solutions for the use of renewable energies in the maritime sector. Together with the Hamburg-based engineering firm SDC Ship Design & Consult, DLR has developed the overall design for the new research vessel, which is now being built by Lloyd Werft.

In the ship’s specially designed test engine room, DLR researchers will test technologies based on hydrogen and batteries – also together with commercial enterprises from the maritime industry. Components that have not yet been certified, such as energy converters or reformers, can also be tested under real conditions. The tests will focus on how the energy generated can be safely fed into the on-board network and thus used for propulsion.

The ship will be 48m long and 11m wide, with a draught of 3.2m. The ocean-going vessel will mainly be used on the North Sea and Baltic Sea for test trips lasting one to several days and will offer space for a maximum of 20 people. After completion, the ship will have its home port in Kiel.

The research vessel will also have a digital twin. This will allow comprehensive simulations to be carried out on the computer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the real ship, it is said.

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Caption: Visualization of the new DLR research vessel (© DLR)