Evolution of Innovation
NOBISKRUG’s story officially starts in 1905. But it really began a few years earlier when the shipyard’s lifeline, the Kiel Canal was opened in 1895. Today the canal is one of the world’s busiest waterways and NOBISKRUG is an internationally renowned superyacht shipyard, specializing in made-to-measure custom-built superyachts. Throughout the company's history, NOBISKRUG can look back and build on a long history and many innovations that have benefited every superyacht built at this shipyard.
1905
Otto Storck establishes the NOBISKRUG shipyard in Rendsburg.
1905
First contract for the 18 workers on the yard is a hopper barge for N. C. Ohlsen of Aalborg, Denmark. Her hull number is 001.
1930
NOBISKRUG schooners of the type “ICH VERDIENE” (“I EARN“) became bestsellers. "ANNEMARIE" is followed by others. Many of these three-masters are still seaworthy today.
1935
Famous customs-cruiser “NETTELBEK” is launched.
1951
Coasters "WALTRAUD BEHRMANN" and "CHARLOTTE BOHL" are the first new-builds after the end of World War II.
1958
Cargo vessel Bleichen, 93.3 metres long, is built. Today she is a museum ship in Hamburg.
1963
NOBISKRUG builds the 138.23-metre-long naval training ship Deutschland (A59).
1964
NOBISKRUG builds car ferries “PRINS BERTIL”, “GUSTAV VASA”, “KRONPRINS CARL GUSTAV”, “MUNSTER”, “INNISFALLEN” and “PRINS OBERON”. All are still in use today.
1969
NOBISKRUG builds fourteen cargo ships of the type Rendsburg.
1972
Construction of "DEUTSCHLAND", a car and train ferry for the German Federal Railways.
1974
NOBISKRUG builds car and passenger ferries “PETER PAN” and “NILS HOLGERSSON” for TT Line for their Travemünde-Trelleborg route.
1976
Crown Princess Sonja of Norway christens ferry “KRONPRINS HARALD” in Rendsburg.
1981
Delivery of "SEABEX ONE", a dive support vessel for use in the North Sea. "SEAWAY CONDOR" follows in 1982.
1982
Launch of “POLARSTERN”, the German research and supply vessel that is also an icebreaker.
1982
NOBISKRUG develops first prototypes of closed lifeboats. Today they are standard equipment on cargo ships worldwide.
1984
Oil-recovery vessel “WESTENSEE” is built for the Bremerhaven Water and Shipping Authority.
1986
Extension of famous cruise ship “BERLIN” with a length of 16.8 m - A masterpiece in shipbuilding.
1987
Kieler Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) takes over NOBISKRUG.
1994
NOBISKRUG establishes a department of steel construction. Their fields of operation includes the oil platform “MITTELPLATE” in the Wadden Sea and RWE Dea’s offshore pontoons.
2000
NOBISKRUG's inaugural project "TATOOSH", completed in the year 2000, was one of the largest superyacht at that time, equipped with special features like a large swimming pool, a helicopter landing pad and a sail-boat tender.
2001
Refit of the 46-metre-long yacht “ONTARIO”.
2003/2004
Delivery of river cruise ships “BOLERO”, “MAXIMA”, “JOHANN STRAUSS”, “ARTISTRY”, “VIKTORIA” and “POETRY” (TUI).
2003/2004
Refit of 96-metre-long superyacht “LIMITLESS”.
2005
Construction of the superyacht hall. An impressive 160 m long, 25 m wide and 23.4 m high (air draft), It is Europe’s largest, most modern and climate- controlled shipbuilding hall and can accommodate two 75-metre-long superyachts.
2005
Refit of 54-metre-long yacht "MARIDOME" at NOBISKRUG.
2006
Delivery of "TRIPLE SEVEN". For this project NOBISKRUG used for the first time - the in-house developed technology - moulded parts made of composite materials, which replaced the usual aluminium superstructure. This can be formed into any shape or size, saves weight and time during construction and eases up maintenance while the yacht is in use. Years later, the use of GRP on yachts became standard. Awarded prize by International Superyacht Society (ISS).
2008
Delivery of 74-metre-long superyacht “SIREN”. She was the first superyacht with a hydraulic foldable helicopter platform, that can also be used as a sundeck, a dance floor or a stage. The owner's side terrace was another innovation of its time. Nowadays this feuature is a standard.
2009
Takeover of NOBISKRUG by PRIVINVEST Group.
2009
NOBISKRUG steel construction department receives a special commission for extensive repair work to the high railway bridge Rendsburg.
2010
Delivery of superyachts “JAMAICA BAY” and “SYCARA V”. At the time, “SYCARA V” had the largest tender garage that has ever been installed on a superyacht.
2011
Delivery of 73.5-metre-long superyacht “SAPPHIRE”. She receives a special construction method which allows improved fuel consumption to reach her maximum speed (17 kn).
2012
Delivery of superyachts “MOGAMBO” and “FLYING FOX” Two other yachts are under construction.
2013
Delivery of 74-metre-long superyacht “ODESSA II”. Apart for her being a perfect superyacht for various entertainment activities (the helicopter platform turns into an illuminated stage, sophisticated loudspeaker systems, food lift from the pantry to the main deck etc.), she has an innovative water mist system, which is installed in all awaning poles across all the exterior decks, providing a cool breeze for guests in sunny locations.
2014
Delivery of a transformer platform for the wind farm EnBW Baltic 2.
2015
Delivery of the accommodation platform “DanTysk”.
2015
In conjunction with GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel and LINDENAU shipyard, NOBISKRUG forms the German shipyard group GERMAN NAVAL YARDS and opens its representative office in Germany’s capital city, Berlin. With an integrated management and joint administration, the German shipyard group leverages the unique skills of approx. 1000 employees and the high-performance infrastructure of its neighbouring shipyards.
2017
Delivery of 143-metre-long superyacht “SAILING YACHT A”. “SAILING YACHT A” leads the way with her revolutionary engineering and design. She is one of the world’s largest and most advanced superyachts with unique features such as underwater observation pod, hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system and state-of-the-art navigation systems.
2020
The high-tech and environmentally-conscious 80-metre superyacht "ARTEFACT" (Project 790) is one of the first yachts built under the new IMO Tier III regulations. ARTEFACT’s distinctive aesthetic exterior and interior styling reflect the discerning Owner’s persistence to achieve a list of special criteria that included environmental responsibility, technological innovation and guest comfort. "ARTEFACT" is the perfect marriage of art and science.
under construction
"BLACK SHARK" is a custom superyacht project commencing the outfitting phase at the shipyard in Rendsburg. The superyacht is built under the new IMO Tier 3 regulations and the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A.
2021
Takeover of NOBISKRUG by Flensburger-Schiffbau Gesellschaft mbH.
