Experience meets innovation

MEYER WERFT is one of the largest and most modern shipyards in the world. The company’s roots can be traced back to the year 1795, when Willm Rolf Meyer founded the shipyard in Papenburg. Our family business is now in its seventh generation.

The other shipyards in the MEYER Group are NEPTUN WERFT in Rostock and MEYER TURKU in Finland. We design and build cruise ships, river cruise ships and ferries – tailored to the needs of our clients and with a wealth of expertise and innovative solutions.

3300
employees
57
cruise ships
228
years of experience
16
Years

Rewarding employment

On average, our employees work at our shipyard for at least 16 years. This puts our period of employment well above the national average.

Corporate Culture

Tight and effective network

MEYER WERFT works closely with 25 partner companies, which come together to form the MEYER Group.

The MEYER Group

Pioneering achievements

We’re one of the most efficient and modern shipbuilding companies in the world. Our cruise ships are built upon an effective combination of tradition and innovation.

Technologies