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Abeking & Rasmussen

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Abeking & Rasmussen

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Lemwerder , Germany

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Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) is a renowned German shipbuilding and engineering company with a history dating back to its founding in 1907. The shipyard, based in Lemwerder, Germany, has gained international recognition for its expertise in building high-quality, custom luxury yachts, naval ships, and commercial vessels. Here are key aspects of Abeking & Rasmussen: Founding and Heritage: Abeking & Rasmussen was founded in 1907 by George Abeking and Henry Rasmussen. The shipyard initially focused on constructing sailing ships and fishing boats, gradually transitioninAbeking & Rasmussen is a German shipyard based in Lemwerder, near Bremen, with a long-established reputation for custom yacht construction, naval vessels, specialist ships and refit services. Founded in 1907 by Georg Abeking and Henry Rasmussen, the yard has developed from a builder of wooden sailing and motor yachts into one of northern Europe’s respected names in high-quality superyacht construction. The shipyard is known for combining traditional German craftsmanship with advanced engineering, producing bespoke yachts for experienced private clients as well as government and specialist commercial vessels. Its work spans full-custom superyachts, naval and patrol craft, SWATH vessels, research ships and refit projects. Within the superyacht sector, Abeking & Rasmussen is associated with technically sophisticated, highly individual yachts built to demanding owner specifications. The yard’s portfolio includes large custom motor yachts and distinctive projects recognised for their engineering quality, finish, privacy and owner-focused design approach. Located on the River Weser, Abeking & Rasmussen continues to operate as a specialist shipyard with a strong heritage, modern facilities and a reputation for precision, discretion and complex custom construction.

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Abeking & Rasmussen was founded in 1907 by George Abeking and Henry Rasmussen. The shipyard initially focused on constructing sailing ships and fishing boats, gradually transitioninAbeking & Rasmussen is a German shipyard based in Lemwerder, near Bremen, with a long-established reputation for custom yacht construction, naval vessels, specialist ships and refit services. Founded in 1907 by Georg Abeking and Henry Rasmussen, the yard has developed from a builder of wooden sailing and motor yachts into one of northern Europe’s respected names in high-quality superyacht construction.

The shipyard is known for combining traditional German craftsmanship with advanced engineering, producing bespoke yachts for experienced private clients as well as government and specialist commercial vessels. Its work spans full-custom superyachts, naval and patrol craft, SWATH vessels, research ships and refit projects.

Within the superyacht sector, Abeking & Rasmussen is associated with technically sophisticated, highly individual yachts built to demanding owner specifications. The yard’s portfolio includes large custom motor yachts and distinctive projects recognised for their engineering quality, finish, privacy and owner-focused design approach.

Located on the River Weser, Abeking & Rasmussen continues to operate as a specialist shipyard with a strong heritage, modern facilities and a reputation for precision, discretion and complex custom construction.