German shipyards are better than their reputation

The times when Tamsen Werft sold yachts are long gone. But Christian Schmoll does not look wistfully back to the years when the Rostock shipbuilder ensnared the wealthy clientele. On the contrary: Schmoll deliberately stays out of the business. “When selling expensive yachts, it’s all about an established brand that stands for luxury ships without ifs and buts,” says the company’s managing director. Tamsen stands for something different, for “special shipbuilding and quality repair shops,” says Schmoll. The shipyard has also recommended itself as a toolmaker for the wind power industry. Therefore, the company withdrew from the luxury segment. “With our diversified competence, we are almost unique on the Baltic Sea.”