Shipbuilding Industry

The shipbuilding industry and the construction of ships and other floating vessels that takes place in a shipyard. It is one of the largest, most complex, and most competitive industries in the world. This industry has a great impact on social and economic standing throughout the world. It is a constantly growing and competitive industry that relies on innovative and precision cutting technology. Messer Cutting System supplies shipyard customers with precision cutting technology with laser, oxyfuel, and plasma cutting systems that are crucial to advancing the shipbuilding industry.

Building some of the largest, most complex, industrial mid-size ship building projects can take roughly 18 months on average to build and complete. To make the building process more efficient, components of the ship are built at a secondary location, usually a shipyard. These pieces are cut, welded, and assembled once the frame of the ship is complete. Messer’s CNC cutting machines are used to cut the long frame, body, and complex shapes within the interior of the ships.

Ships are one of the largest man-made products used to carry tons of cargo through open waters across the globe. Because of this, ships need to be held to strict and rigorous safety codes. Ships are thoroughly inspected and cleared during each process of the building process to ensure maximum safety and must pass certification before they can set sail. Ships are built to last, and most ships have a lifespan of up to 30 years, thanks to the quality craftsmanship of the shipbuilding process.