The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship: The new ship, with a capacity of 2,900 containers, lies in Kvaerner's 320-meter-long dry-dock prior to its launch in the spring of 1996. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship: once the propeller has been fitted, the ship is nearing completion. The new ship, with a capacity of 2,900 containers, lies in Kvaerner's 320-meter-long dry-dock prior to its launch in the spring of 1996. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship: The massive cylinder block. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship: The diesel engine, with an awesome capacity of 28,350 kilowatt, was made at the nearby DMV plant. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship: A lone welder at work on the vast expanse of the ship's bow. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship: Before the sections of the hull are fitted together, the paint and rustproofing are subjected to a thorough quality check. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

The construction of a prototype for a new-generation container ship. Norway's Kvaerner corporation - Europe's largest shipbuilder with 56,000 employees worldwide - now owns this shipyard, in which the German state has a major financial stake.

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