The German Shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Acquired the Oceana Shipyard in Santa Catarina to Manufacture Tamandaré-Class Frigates for the Brazilian Navy.
Naval Construction: The German company leads the Águas Azuis consortium, which is constructing an initial set of four ships based on the MEKO design.
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Naval Construction: Company Justifies the Choice of Oceana Shipyard in Itajaí
The naval construction industry team also includes Embraer Defense and Security, as well as its subsidiary Atech. TKMS, based in Kiel, Germany, does not have surface ship production facilities, which means the company must take measures for local production when selling its main ship design abroad.
The choice of the Oceana shipyard, specialized in offshore support vessels and owned by the CBO Group from Rio de Janeiro, was the result of economic and logistical analyses by TKMS and turned out to be an “ideal option,” according to a spokesperson.
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ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Aims to Boost Brazilian Naval Construction
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, with the acquisition of the Oceana shipyard in Itajaí, claims that one of its main objectives is to boost the naval construction industry in Brazil, as the idea is not only to build ships for the Brazilian Navy but also to receive orders from other countries.
It is also worth noting that ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has a strong presence in the global underwater shipbuilding market and in the naval electronics sector, both in technology itself and in defense.
About ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is one of the world’s leading suppliers of naval systems. Their submarines, surface naval vessels, and maritime defense equipment are recognized for their technological excellence, reliability, and longevity.
In addition, they provide reliable know-how and technical assistance throughout the entire operational lifespan of surface naval vessels and submarines.

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