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thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is part of society and its social environment. Our actions have an impact on our own employees, the people who work for us in our value chain, the organizations we work with and not to forget our national and international customers. We therefore bear responsibility at many levels, which we live up to as a reliable partner. Through our value-oriented approach, we contribute to the positive development of our society and shape the future.

Our employees, whether in our own company or along our value chain, are our most important asset. Without their contribution, we cannot build or develop submarines and naval vessels, or produce and bring to market innovative sonar technologies and sustainable products. We strongly support any initiative at our company, as well as along our supply chain, that promotes fair working conditions, occupational health and safety, diversity and inclusion.

As part of our values-based approach, we demand and promote fair working conditions along our value chain and offer long-term, secure employment as one of Europe's largest employers in the maritime industry. This includes in particular the commitment of our suppliers and partners to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct.

We are committed to gender equality.

We live openness and tolerance regarding LGBTIQ, possible family forms and ways of life.

We employ people from diverse social backgrounds and with different development potentials, people who are disabled or at risk of disability.

We know that the mix of young and old makes us successful.

We stand united against racism.

Social Stories

Women should not have to prove themselves just because they are women

In many countries, women are still underrepresented in technical professions. For Lea Gradert, design engineer at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, it doesn't have to be this way. She explains why being a woman and an engineer go perfectly well together.

Why diversity drives us forward in a globalized world

Inga Wachtmann grew up in a family of female trailblazers for women’s rights. Today, Inga Wachtmann is driving diversity and inclusion forward at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems as an HR Change Manager. In an exclusive interview she tells us about her job and professional journey.

Cem Selvi and his team make trainees fit for the shipyard

Shortage of skilled workers is still a current problem - especially in the technical and engineering areas. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is trying to counteract this with a wide range of training and study programs. We talked to Cem Selvi, Head of Vocational Training at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, about training opportunities for young people at the Kiel, Hamburg and Emden locations.