Overview

• The German Defense Ministry, BImA, and Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables (NSOR) signed a lease for part of the Warnowwerft site on May 1, 2025.
• The southern section of the Marinearsenal Warnowwerft will be used for assembling offshore wind converter platforms starting in 2026.
• The Bundeswehr's operational access to the site remains fully guaranteed, ensuring no compromise to military readiness.
• This initiative supports Germany's energy transition goals and energy security by contributing to offshore wind infrastructure development.
• Regional leaders highlight the lease as a step toward long-term economic revitalization, with potential to create up to 400 jobs in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.