thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) takes over the location of the MV shipyards in Wismar. The employees were informed about this at a meeting by the insolvency administrator Dr. Christoph Morgen in the presence of Economics Minister Reinhard Meyer, CEO Oliver Burkhard, and IG Metall District Manager Daniel Friedrich.
This means that one of the most traditional shipbuilding locations in Germany once again has long-term prospects.
Submarines
In the future, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems could produce submarines in Wismar in the course of 2024. The main reason for this is that the federal government commissioned further submarines and the resulting investments in upgrading the shipyard.
If additional orders are received, this number could increase to over 1,500 employees at the Wismar site
The dimension of the commitment of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems depends on the extent of the order: the more orders, the more jobs. If production ramps up in the course of 2024, around 800 employees could be hired by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. If additional orders are received in the surface area, this number could increase to over 1,500 employees at the Wismar site.
Shipbuilding
CEO Oliver Burkhard, “We are coming to Wismar to give Marine Systems, but also the location and the people here, a real perspective."
"Shipbuilding is where we come from and shipbuilding is where we want to go. And that together with the workforce with as many as we can! We are convinced that we can be successful together and that this partnership is good for everyone.”
New shipyard location
The employees have successfully proven in the past that they can build ships and master complex challenges"
Mecklenburg-West Pomerania's Economics Minister Reinhard Meyer, "Shipbuilding lives on in Wismar. The new owner thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is showing future prospects for the shipyard location."
"The employees have successfully proven in the past that they can build ships and master complex challenges. With thyssenkrupp Marine Systems there is an opportunity to keep as many jobs as possible in the maritime industry.”
Wismar shipyard
The contract that has been signed marks the end of an open investor process for the Wismar shipyard that lasted several months. The insolvency administrator of MV Werften Dr. Christoph Morgen achieved the best result for the insolvency creditors and at the same time developed strong future prospects, "I am very pleased that we have found a new owner in thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, who will maintain shipbuilding in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on a permanent basis and, if necessary, even expand it."
"However, I am also aware that there is a long way to go before the shipyard employees can restart. That's why I will continue to do everything I can to shape the transition and secure employment for as many employees as possible."
Co-determination structures
Depending on the order situation, they will be hired primarily from a transfer company
It was agreed not to disclose the purchase price. In addition to the necessary investments in the infrastructure, further qualification of the employees is also necessary. Depending on the order situation, they will be hired primarily from a transfer company that was set up for the former employees of MV Werften.
There is also an agreement on, among other things, taking on trainees and setting up co-determination structures. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and IG Metall Kueste have agreed on this.
Shaping the future
“With Wismar, we are setting an example: thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is growing and wants to shape the future of this industry."
"thyssenkrupp Marine Systems now gives the Wismar site and its employees a real chance for a good future. Today is a good day for Wismar and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems,” CEO Oliver Burkhard told employees.
