Shipbuilding boom in Stralsund: New projects and areas available!

Shipbuilding boom in Stralsund: New projects and areas available!

The shipyard landscape in Stralsund is on the move. The assembly hall 290, which was put into operation as one of the largest halls in the world in 1997, is now available after the Fosen shipyard's bankruptcy. This impressive hall extends over 300 meters and has been used by the Strela Shiprepair company since the closure, including the container ship "Fenja". But that's not all: [Ostsee Zeitung] (https://www.ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/vorpommern-ruegen/stralsund/volkswerft-strals-- user- user-grosse-schiffbau-hall-gesucht-alhus65jfunzl43ctxwve.html) reports that the halls are now also open, with the goal of taking advantage of the areas in the long term.

almost 1000 tons of loads can be easily mastered in the hall, while the 270 -meter -long loading device can transport goods up to 100 tons. The Strela Shiprepair invites interested companies to rent these valuable space for weeks, months or even longer. If necessary, Strela also provides specialists and necessary machines. With this initiative, Stralsund could gain in importance in German shipbuilding, where the demand for available shipbuilding areas is currently high.

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Future of shipbuilding in Germany

The market for shipbuilding in Germany is robust, but it also faces challenges. According to Statista, the value creation in shipbuilding by the end of 2025 is expected to be 1.9 billion euros, with an annual growth rate of 2.42 % to 2029. Leisure boats that are increasingly in demand. Environmental protection and sustainable technologies are key factors for the future. The strict EU regulations promote environmentally friendly developments and reflect the growing interest of consumers in innovative water vehicles.

The cooperation of local shipyards, such as the interest group of Schiffbauer from Stralsund, Bremen and Wismar, is a step to tackle the challenges together and to prepare the shipyards for the future. A new company with the working title "Stralsunder Schiffbaugesellschaft" is also launched in order to use the areas in the long term. Negotiations with the city on the use of the Volkswerft business park are underway. Stralsund could therefore play a central role in German shipbuilding and benefit from the persistently high demand for ship construction areas.

take a look into the exciting future of the maritime sector in Stralsund and learn more about the developments that could significantly shape the region.