GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel has specialised in the design and construction of highly-integrated naval vessels. These include frigates, corvettes and offshore patrol vessels. Our shipyards in Kiel are the direct successor to the surface vessel shipbuilding sector of HDW (Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH). The historic traditions of naval shipbuilding on the Kiel Fjord live on at our shipyards. Vessels of all frigate classes currently used by the German Navy have been built from this shipyard. The GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel shipyard looks back with pride at over 180 years of experience and tradition in shipbuilding. Ships of all frigate classes currently used by the German Navy have been built from this shipyard. Paired with innovative, state-of-the-art shipbuilding, this long-term industrial presence in the naval defence sector is a solid foundation for the professional expertise and activities essential for opening up sustainable opportunities for expansion and growth. Our shipyard group is on the road to expansion. The group's number of employees has been growing since 2009 from about 400 to about 1000. With this we are an important employer in the region contributing to value creation in Germany. Also the Federal Armed Forces appreciate GERMAN NAVAL YARDS as reliable partner in planning, building and maintenance of ships. We bet on teamwork: the high motivation and commitment of our employees as well as the sense of unity within the company make us successful. We prove that shipbuilding in Germany does have a future. The mission statement of the German Naval Yards sets a clearly defined course and heading: to be the best partner you can find. For us, mutual trust and dependability are the fundamental principles of perfect business relationships. At the same time, our management guarantees you outstanding technological capabilities and cost-effective performance. How we achieve our aim? With highly qualified employees. Motivated commitment. And all the resources required for the realisation of the enormous demands we place on ourselves. Our utmost priority is to assure the health and safety of our partners, our colleagues and visitors to our company. We attach great importance to environmental and energy-saving policies in concordance with best business practices. All our activities safeguard and promote the success of our business. Only in this way can we safeguard sustainable value creation and long-term job security. GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel can offer you one of the largest dry docks anywhere in Europe. The site on the shores of the Kiel Fjord has an area of more than 250,000 m². Our facilities comprise 60 cranes, among which is one powerful portal crane with a lifting capacity of up to 900 t and modern, highly automated plants. This is where we build complex, highly-integrated naval vessels and large, non-military vessels for our clients and customers.more

Being successful in the field of newbuilding and repair of all kind of ships for decades, the LINDENAU Werft GmbH has now found its place in the German shipyard group GERMAN NAVAL YARDS in addition to NOBISKRUG and GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel. Within the Group, LINDENAU is your partner and first point of contact in repair, maintenance and modernization projects. On call around the clock: LINDENAU is there right away when you need fast help. Or when you want us to repair or refit your vessel. This is assured by your personal contact partner at our yard. Our trademark? Speed, efficiency and extreme flexibility. Our watchword: full speed ahead for your project. Depending on the complexit of the tasks involved, our experienced team can be quickly expanded into a big crew with the special skills required for the job. As part of a strong shipyard group, we can rely on the close collaboration of our sister-yards. For many decades, vessels of all kinds and types have been docking at the Lindenau shipyard in Kiel-Friedrichsort. No matter if tanker or container vessel, naval, federal poice or other authority vessels. No mater if small, quick repair or complex conversion, if modernisation or refitting, our traditional yard is prepared for any question, for any problem, for any emergency. Of course we are also your competent partner for the latest issues such as exhaust cleaning, LGN refitting or ballast water treatment. When you need help in a hurry, we can be on board almost as soon as you call. Our crew of experienced professionals solves your problems at any hour of the day or night – every day of the year. The range of services we offer is as unique as your vessel. Depending on project requirements, we integrate relevant areas of expertise and engineering from the in-house resources of our own shipyard group and, if necessary, can call in dependable partners we have worked with for years. All specialists in their fields – and as fast and flexible like us. Marine services from a single source: Lindenau is a member of Service Point Kiel Canal. In association with other companies, we offer technical services for vessels during their passage through the Kiel Canal. We can come on board, conduct repairs and fix any problems on your vessel in the course of its 8 to 12-hour passage. We get it shipshape again, or assess its condition. For example, our technical team can join your vessel in Kiel and leave it again in Brunsbüttel after completing the job in hand. The Lindenau shipyard is located at the entrance to the Kiel Canal. Here in Kiel-Friedrichsort, it takes us only 90 minutes to dock your vessel. Our docks, the berths at our jetty facilities and our various specialist divisions are ideally prepared to fulfil your needs. Our team of specialists is already looking forward to coming aboard. We can adapt flexibly to any demands and are exactly where you need us. This also applies to our sister-yards’ facilities in Kiel-Gaarden and Rendsburg if these are a better choice for you and the route of your vessel. We get your vessel shipshape again in no time at all. Only the best suppliers are good enough for us. With them on our team with our own highly-motivated engineering specialists, we always find the perfect solutions for your needs. Are you planning a more complex refit? No problem! We add the unrivalled expertise of our constructors to the team. We realise optimum ship conversions and modernise your vessel to the latest standards in our yards. From initial planning to realisation – always in constructive dialogue with you and all parties involved in the project.more