300 years of experience, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems with its Operating Units • Submarines (Kiel, Germany) • Surface Vessels (Hamburg/Emden, Germany) • Services (Kiel/Hamburg, Germany) has set worldwide standards in naval design and shipbuilding. Today, they are more than just shipyards. Thanks to leading-edge technology, reliable products and matchless power of innova- tion, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is one of the most prominent globally acting system providers in naval shipbuilding. Frigates and Corvettes In their premises, engineering and ship- With the proven Blohm+Voss MEKO® concept, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has set the world‘s standard in building specialists are passionate about naval surface vessel technology. Modular ship design and construction as well as drastic signature reduction and the development and production of both, enhanced survivability are at the heart of these innovative approaches which are by common consent acknowl- non-nuclear submarines and naval surface egded to be the most advanced concepts in naval shipbuilding. Developed to enable navies to tailor payloads to vessels for all current and future missions operational needs, the continuously optimised Blohm+Voss MEKO® technology is still the most reliable hands-on and tasks. And they have one common solution for the design and construction of future-oriented naval surface vessels. goal: always to stay one step ahead of The Blohm+Voss Class 123 and 124 frigates and now the currently built Blohm+Voss Class 125 frigate as well as state-of-the-art technology and providing the Blohm+Voss Class 130 corvette form the basis of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems’ long-term partnership with the best value for money. the German Navy. Their outstanding performance is a hallmark in naval shipbuilding. The track record speaks for itself: Since Combining state-of-the-art technology, innovation, and robust fighting capabilities, the renowned 1960, nearly 280 submarines and naval Blohm+Voss MEKO® A-200 frigates as well as the Blohm+Voss MEKO® A-100 corvettes have out- surface vessels (incl. designs) have been standing range, endurance and sea keeping qualities, and are most economical to operate. supplied by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems’ As such, they provide a navy both with a flexible and versatile fighting platform for shipyards to 27 navies worldwide, with three-dimensional warfare, as well as with a general purpose “workhorse” many navies placing repeat orders. A for diversified mission profiles. proven material package concept with ship- yard consulting, technical assistance and support is one of the cornerstones of the company’s business philosophy, particularly when it comes to supplying naval surface vessels. ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems consider themselves as system and service provider Proven Diesel-Electric Submarine Designs to its customers who can take advantage of an impressive scope of services such as The HDW Class 209 Submarine can be found in all of the world‘s oceans. With more than 60 units delivered to 14 countries, no other type of submarines has been built more often during the past five decades. The most recent • Prime contractorship/programme version of the 209 class “family”, the HDW Class 209/1400mod is a compact and reliable submarine featuring management for the delivery of turn-key most recent technology, high combat strength, extraordinary battery payload and low signatures. Her compre- naval systems. hensive mission profiles include not only maritime defence and conflict prevention, but also surveillance and intel- ligence gathering tasks. Besides, she is ideally suited for special operations. • Local production in the customer’s country. • Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and In-Service Support (ISS) as well as After Sales Service. Whatever might be a navy’s operational requirement or a naval system’s techno- logical challenge – ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has got the experience and know- how to provide a solution always in time, in budget and in continuous dialogue with the customer. Offshore Patrol Vessels Naval Auxiliary and Support Vessels Due to asymmetrical threats, offshore patrol vessels continue to play an impor- Naval Auxiliary and Support Vessels are a navy’s pillar in today’s mari- tant role in modern naval fleets. time scenarios. ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems offers comprehensive solutions when it comes to providing naval ships such as the Combat Derived from our proven naval standard designs, the Blohm+Voss MEKO® OPV Support Ship Class 702. A „one stop shop“ for supporting naval combat family is an optimum mix of commercial and military design standards, providing ships and groups underway on operations and deployed to remote a very flexible and economical solution for navies and coastguards across the full stations abroad, Class 702 provides full NATO-standard liquid and solid spectrum of OPV missions, from high-end naval missions to low-end humani- Replenishment at Sea (RAS) as well as multi-purpose and force-multi- tarian operations. The Blohm+Voss MEKO® OPV is thus available in a number of plying logistic support. configurations to best satisfy customer mission requirements.
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Recent Submarine Designs
The HDW Class 210mod represents ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems’ latest well balanced, compact design based on the ULA-Class subma- rine for cost-conscious navies wishing to operate littoral and deep water Air-Independent Fuel Cell Submarines missions. Life-cycle cost-effeciency is achieved by standard components and small crew numbers. HDW Class 212A, 214 and Dolphin AIP submarines have pushed the limits and achieved a quantum leap in technology by the use of the globally most re- The HDW Class 216 is a fast, long mission, long endurance, two-deck nowned air-independent propulsion (AIP) system for non-nuclear submarines. submarine design featuring two pressure-tight compartments, high crew comfort levels and an extremely flexible payload for weapons and Their HDW fuel cell propulsion plants allow for extremely long dives indepen- mission-orientated exchangeable equipment enhanced by the innovative dent of external air sources with a distinctly lower noise level compared to Vertical Multi-Purpose Lock (VMPL). other diesel-electric boats and thus reduce the risk of discovery. Besides, all three boat classes have set new standards in the areas of signatures, range, automation, weapons control, external communication as well as crew comfort and convenience. Meanwhile eight navies have decided in favour of HDW fuel cell submarines – a proven record of changing innovative ideas into permanent technology. ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH