TAILOR-MADE IN GERMANY

OUR SHIPYARD.

Since Peters Werft was founded in 1871, we have built, repaired and converted container ships, ferries, passenger ships, multi- and special purpose, government and military vessels as well as mega yachts.

Innovative.

Competent.

Global.

Over 150 years of crafted excellences: Our experience, your confidence.

NOW

Here we are
2023

Mark Dethlefs hands fully over his responsibilities as Managing Partner of Peters Werft to Sebastian Dethlefs
2021

Peters Werft celebrates it’s 150th anniversary
2016

Peters Werft has continuously exhibited at the SMM Trade Fair for 10 years.
2012

Multi-functional Scientific Research Vessel Falkor is delivered to its owner, Schmidt-Ocean-Institute
2004

Mark Dethlefs becomes Managing Partner at Peters Werft
2000

Kusch Yachts gets established at Peters Werft
1991

Drydock 2 is being built
1984

Drydock 1 is being built
1965

Infrastructure of shipyard expands
1871

Jürgen Peters founds the company

OUR TEAM.

Our team is the heart of our company. Flat hierarchies and our hands-on approach guarantee a smooth workflow and the highest degree of transparency for our clients.

At Peters Werft, we work hand in hand in a collaborative atmosphere to ensure that all our processes work efficiently.

When expertise meets passion.

150 years of putting people at the center of everything we do.

"Boredom? Not at all. In my job, there are new challenges every day."

Levy, Mechanical Engineering.

"The apprenticeship at Peters Werft was the perfect start to my career."

Nina, Warehouse.

"I think the appreciation for each other here is tremendous."

Axel, Health & Safety.

"The mix of 150 years of tradition and modern technology makes my workplace special."

Erik, Carpentry.

"We are proud of what we move together every day."

Fathi & Andi, Transport.

"Our tasks are just as multifaceted as the different jobs here."

Gyde, Financial Accounting.

"I still have as much fun in my job today as I did on my first day of work over 40 years ago."

Ali, Shipbuilding.

"I have learned so much here - and I am proud to be able to share my knowledge today."

Ulli, Welding Shop.

"I can perfectly balance job and family at our company."

Anette, Technical Department.

JOIN OUR TEAM

EXPLORE ALL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

There are so many exciting jobs at our shipyard. But which one is right for you? Gain your first experience in an internship and find out which job suits you best.
YOUR INTERNSHIP

An apprenticeship is the ideal way to start your career, where you can learn from our experts, but at the same time get to work yourself. The perfect foundation for your later professional life.
OUR APPRENTICESHIP OFFERS

Have you already gained professional experience and are looking for a new challenge? We are always happy to receive active support and offer you a job with prospects.
OUR JOB OFFERS

OUR SKILLS.

Whether it’s about new building, conversion, refit, maintenance or repair - our qualified personnel always find bespoke solutions - tailor-made in Germany. We set great store by high quality and environmental standards, and meet the highest demands and requirements of our clients. Openness and trust are the very foundation of a successful partnership.

Refits require a particularly high degree of flexibility and experience. A team that works smoothly together with short communication channels and on-the-spot workshops, enable us to react swiftly and provide complete service from one source.
Peters Werft offer a 24-hour-service for all kinds of overhauling or repair jobs. Our service team is familiar with all the latest class regulations and relevant requirements.
Moreover, we are competent contractors for refits or technical and interior conversions, specializing in converting smaller cruise tonnage or tugs into private or commercial motor yachts.
In the 150-year history of Peters Werft over 690 new buildings have been built. In the past few years alone, various container-, multi-purpose vessels, passenger ships and mega-yachts have been built. The facilities at our shipyard make it possible to build ships up to a length of 138 meters and a width of 22 meters.
You can find in our portfolio container vessels, passenger ships, multi-purpose vessels, special purpose ships, and megayachts (Kusch Yachts).
The special purpose ships built in Wewelsfleth have made a name for themselves on an international scale with their perfected and innovative designs, their top-quality workmanship as well as with their environmentally friendly drives. We support our clients in their business methods through innovative concepts and solutions. For example, we integrate a diesel-electric drive unit (Pod drive) to reduce fuel consumption. Furthermore, we develop together, or with partners, special and energy saving run of vessels.
Numerous conversions for the most different types of ships.
Peters Werft can look back over numerous conversions of yachts, vessels and suction dredgers. For example, the former research ship “Solea” was converted for private use in 2004 over a 14-month period and the conversion of the dredger “Josef Möbius” led to an increase in loading capacity.
Changes in market demand and increases in competition require more than ever that vessels have to be converted. This means that the cost-effectiveness of a vessel is preserved or even increased. The value of a ship is enhanced, and its versatility improved. A conversion can therefore be the ideal solution for new use. Here too, we offer you a comprehensive service - from the first consultation to its completion.

Flexible and individual service.
On the intersection point of the international Elbe and Kiel Canal shipping lanes, we can offer you ideal options for repairing ships up to a width of 22 meters. Coordination and individual supervision of the ship’s repairs are as self-evident to us as is processing contracts on schedule. Special repairs require a high degree of flexibility.
Thanks to our own workshops, a well-coordinated team and short communication channels, we are able to react quickly and offer everything from a single source.
Our mobile repair service offers a special service. If the scope of work allows, then our qualified personnel will come on board and carry out the work on site.
With the restoration of the historic Tall Ship Fourmasted Bark “PEKING” from 2017 – 2020 we successfully mastered the challenge and converted the sailing ship into a stationary museum ship, to become the main attraction of the German Harbor Museum in Hamburg. The delivery in September 2020 to her home port of Hamburg was accompanied by numerous interested people. The comprehensive know-how of our team together with their innovative ideas perform an important role in such complex conversions.
Expertise from the very first idea.
We have our own areas of expertise when it comes to development and coordination of our client’s projects. Our technical office is assisted by external construction offices. The office compiles all engineering data as well as blueprints for our new building, conversions and repairs.
The development and project department are an expert partner from the idea to its finalization. We work with our clients in a close and trusting atmosphere to develop, plan, calculate and accompany their projects unbureaucratically and individually.

OUR FACILITIES.

On the Elbe, between Hamburg and the North Sea.

LOCATION

Peters Werft shipyard is conveniently located on the river Elbe, right between Hamburg and the North Sea - directly on the Stör, a branch of the Elbe.

CAPACITIES

The outfitting quay is fully equipped with all necessary infrastructure. Workshops and storage sheds with more than 2.000m² are within walking distances.

2 Covered Dry Docks: 135m/115m x 22m, 5.5m depth.

2 Slips. 100m/75m.

5 Berths: 500 running m in total.

5 Cranes: 50-75 to.

Close to the Autobahn A23, A1 and A7.

45 min to Hamburg City Center.

5 min from the City of Glückstadt.

35 min from Hamburg Airport.

WORKSHOPS

The We can offer our clients individual service and great flexibility through our own modern state-of-the-art workshops, e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Electrical Engineering, Carpentry, Shipbuilding, Welding, Aluminum & Stainless Steel Works, Paint Shop and Pipe Works.

Multi-tool Flame Cutting Machine.

Woodworking CNC Machine.

Several Steel Bending Machines.

Well-equipped Mechanical Workshops.

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OUR FLEET.

Since it was established 150 years ago, over 690 vessels have been built, as well as several projects converted, repaired, restored and refitted at Peters Werft.