seatec - Finnish marine technology review 1/2009 | Page 17

Photo: A’Rosa Flussschiff GmbH Despite worldwide economic turmoil 2008 turned into another highly successful year for Germany’s shipbuilding industry. The country’s yards increased their output by about six per cent, delivering a total of 88 ships measuring 1.5 million cgt (Compensated Gross Tons). And although 2009 will become a challenging time even for Germany’s shipbuilders they seem to be comparatively well prepared. Neptun Werft GmbH will deliver its premium-class river cruise ship “A’Rosa Aqua” in August 2009. seatec 1/2009 15