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Cold start capable

Cold start capable

Gepostet von | 29 Jun 2022 | , , , , | 0

Thanks to highly motivated soldiers and modern, ready-to-use ships, Flotilla 2 can react flexibly to current operational requirements. Nevertheless, there are major challenges, particularly in the area of personnel. In this interview, the commander of Operational Flotilla 2, Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz, talks about the problems involved in implementing the Soldiers' Working Hours Ordinance and his wishes for modern equipment for the ships. marineforum: How are the EZ/AZ operational training projects progressing in terms of content and also infrastructure? Axel Schulz: The Operational Training Centre Multidimensional Naval Warfare (EAZ MD SeekFü) project continues to make good progress in terms of installation, operation and the associated infrastructural measures. With effect from 1 April 2022, the...

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Inspector of the Navy: 100 days in office

Inspector of the Navy: 100 days in office

Gepostet von | 29 Jun 2022 | , , | 0

Focus on NATO and deterrence On the occasion of his first 100 days in office, Vice Admiral Jan Kaack set out his priorities in a keynote speech on Monday. In a keynote speech on the occasion of his first 100 days in office on Monday (yesterday), the Vice Admiral prioritised the improvement of operational capability and combat power: this includes an improvement in material operational capability, more money for structural change and an adjustment of standards. The current maritime operations in UNIFIL off Lebanon, in the monitoring of refugee movements between Turkey and Greece in the Aegean Sea and in the EU mission Irini off Libya are tying up the navy considerably. These...

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Oligarch yachts: Expensive fun

Oligarch yachts: Expensive fun

Gepostet von | 28 Jun 2022 | , , , | 0

Oligarch yachts can be quite a nuisance: government-seized material also has to be secured, stored and maintained - and that's not cheap! Operation KleptoCapture, which was launched by a task force within the US Department of Justice back in March, is responsible for coordinating the US sanctions imposed on individuals. It has now realised that the volume and value of the luxury yachts confiscated worldwide, some of which have been transferred to the USA, is shockingly high - they had not expected so much! Nor did they realise that these measures would directly cost real money. Annoying - doing something good, fishing...

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International day of the seafarer

International day of the seafarer

Gepostet von | 27 Jun 2022 | , , | 0

Last weekend was "Maritime Day". As always, there were thousands of ships on the world's oceans. On board were the goods we need for our daily lives. Or rather, what we consider necessary. From food and fruit ripening in refrigerated containers on their way to Germany to luxury items. Modern merchant shipping is increasingly using container ships with capacities of more than 10,000 containers per ship. Depending on the feminine or masculine point of view, a 40-foot container holds approximately 12,000 shoe boxes or around 650 barrels of beer. Compared to military shipping, the crew of 22 seafarers is small and...

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US Navy: Third Constellation frigate under contract with Marinette

US Navy: Third Constellation frigate under contract with Marinette

Gepostet von | 27 Jun 2022 | , , , , | 0

In July 2017, the U.S. Navy's Department of Defence announced the tender for the FFG(X) frigate project with twenty units. The FFG(X) was to be the successor to the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS, Independence and Freedom classes), which did not quite meet the Navy's expectations precisely because of its complex, expensive and vulnerable modularity. It selected five shipbuilders worldwide who were asked to submit their designs for the planned FFG(X) missile frigate. In the US, the procurement process separates the design selection and the award of a single-ship construction contract. In April 2020, it was then announced that Fincantieri Marinette Marine (Italy) had been awarded the...

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