Sea water runs in our veins
KAEFER International Shipbuilding is an international full-service provider with excellent design and engineering capabilities. We deliver turnkey solutions for interiors, exteriors, public areas, cabins, utility areas as well as our own certified systems and products.
With this comprehensive range of services, we make a significant contribution to minimising interface complexity. Our own products – such as fire safety products including roller shutters, fire sliding doors and stacking barriers – enhance safety on board.
As a strategic partner to leading shipowners, we have standardised our full service and processes to increase efficiency. With a hands-on mentality, our professional teams are able to find quick solutions to speed up your work process.
Founded over 100 years ago to install insulation on ships leaving the port of Bremen, Germany, KAEFER has grown into a global player with the technical expertise, experience and resources to provide turnkey solutions for both new build and refit projects.
KAEFER International Shipbuilding combines a track record of world-class technical development with long-standing experience of working with shipyards and owners.
Our KAEFER Team – your heroes on board
KAEFER’s origins lie in maritime insulation. But we would not have got very far if we had simply stuck to insulating cold stores with peat, as Carl Kaefer did in 1918. As technology and the industry have changed, so has our company. And one of the most important sources of impetus and inspiration has been shipbuilding.
We have evolved from an insulator to a global service provider with a wide range of solutions and products for the seven seas. From insulation and, complex interior outfitting to passive fire protection, luxurious exterior decks and much more, KAEFER has built its strength on four pillars: cruise new builds, cruise refits, naval vessels, and mega yachts. We have grown and changed with our maritime clients and their unique needs. We are committed to identifying and delivering optimal services and solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Our certified management systems for materials supply, processes and procedures are constantly updated to meet the highest international standards. We aim to be a good companion and willing first mate to our customers on their global journey, wherever they set sail from.