TKMS and the Norwegian shipyard Ulstein want to cooperate in the future. A first project could be frigates for the Norwegian Navy.
At the Undersea Defense Technology (UDT) trade fair in Oslo, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and the Norwegian shipyard Ulstein Verft signed a letter of intent. The agreement stipulates that in the event of an order being awarded for the next Norwegian frigate program, a significant value creation will take place in Norway.
“By joining forces, we are pooling our expertise to deliver state-of-the-art naval solutions while strengthening Norway’s industrial capabilities,” said Lars Lühr Olsen, Managing Director of Ulstein Verft. “This agreement is a milestone in our commitment to Norwegian industry,” he added.
The aim is to jointly build high-performance frigates for the Norwegian Navy. We look forward to a successful cooperation that will go far beyond this project,” said Joachim Wacker, Head of Product Sales & Product Strategy at TKMS.
TKMS is already building submarines for Norway
TKMS is already building 212CD submarines for Norway and Germany. While the German shipyard group specializes in the development and construction of naval vessels, Ulstein brings decades of experience in building sophisticated merchant vessels with unique designs for maritime use.
TKMS employs around 8,000 people at three shipyards in Kiel, Wismar and Itajaí (Brazil). The company is a system supplier for submarines and naval surface vessels as well as for maritime electronics and safety technology.
Ulstein Verft can look back on a history of over 100 years, dating back to 1917. With extensive experience in building ultra-modern and innovative ships – both newbuildings and modernizations and service – the company is one of the leading players in the industry.
