Press releases
Press releases of VSM
Advocating A Maritime Growth Agenda
VSM demands fundamental overhaul of the framework conditions for European shipbuilding
"MethaShip" - new fuel with potential
The MethaShip research project investigated whether methanol can be used as a fuel for passenger ships. The results have now been presented by the project consortium, consisting of the Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, Lloyd’s Register, MEYER WERFT and the associated partners Caterpillar, Helm...
A YEAR OF EXTREMES
A YEAR OF EXTREMES
While the global shipbuilding sector is suffering its worst crisis in decades, German shipyards are receiving record numbers of orders for merchant vessels. Yet, weak global demand and increasing protectionism have set the industry’s alarm bells ringing.
GREAT SUCCESSES IN ROBUST NICHES
Positive trend: Shipbuilding and maritime industries in Germany persist in spite of weak global market
Hamburg, 27/05/2015 — Environment friendly cruise ships, the largest-ever offshore seismology vessel for oil and gas exploration, the...