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Russian naval auxiliary ship hit - Russia denies it

Russian naval auxiliary ship hit - Russia denies it

Gepostet von | 18 May 2022 | , , , , | 0

Ambiguities as with the frigate "Makarov" Two Ukrainian officials have claimed that another Russian Navy ship has been hit in the Black Sea. Although the incident is still unconfirmed, the recently delivered aid ship "Vsevolod Bobrov" has reportedly been hit by a Ukrainian attack and has caught fire. It is said to be moving slowly towards Sevastopol. Last week, Ukrainian officials also claimed to have scored a hit on the Russian frigate "Admiral Makarov", the most modern surface combatant of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. However, this has not been confirmed and the "Makarov" was reportedly hit as it entered Sevastopol harbour....

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ABB DC power supply for F126

ABB DC power supply for F126

Gepostet von | 17 May 2022 | , , , | 0

Damen Naval and ABB (a Swedish-Swiss technology company) have signed a contract for the supply of transformers, generators, thruster motors and other onboard systems for the F126 frigates. This also includes cybersecurity solutions for the four frigates with an option for two more. This is a significant change in the way tomorrow's naval vessels will not only fulfil increasingly complex requirements, but also meet emissions expectations. For multi-mission capable vessels, a DC system allows the diesel generators to operate at variable speed depending on power. The robustness of the direct current network will enable the German Navy to use as few diesel generators as possible, without having to reduce...

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Tamsen Maritim builds new multi-purpose boats

Tamsen Maritim builds new multi-purpose boats

Gepostet von | 16 May 2022 | , , , | 0

Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 71 für Schiffe und Marinewaffen, Maritime Technologie und Forschung (WTD 71) in Eckernförde is to receive two new STS boats from the Tamsen Maritim shipyard in Rostock. STS stands for the three main tasks of security, transport and towing. The workboats will replace the class 744 and will be delivered to WTD 71 with a time delay from the end of 2022. The contract was awarded by the Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) following a Europe-wide procurement procedure. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? You do not yet have a...

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Raytheon Anschütz equips Hunter class

Raytheon Anschütz equips Hunter class

Gepostet von | 16 May 2022 | , , , | 0

Integrated navigation/bridge system from Raytheon Anschütz for Australian frigates BAE Systems Australia, prime contractor for the construction of the Australian Hunter class, has commissioned Raytheon Anschütz to develop an integrated navigation and bridge system for the frigate programme. For the nine Royal Australian Navy (RAN) anti-submarine warfare frigates, Raytheon Anschütz will initially be responsible for system development and requirements testing for the Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (WINBS). Following this initial technical work, the contract will be expanded in line with the progress of the project. According to Raytheon Anschütz, WINBS is based on the SYNAPSIS integrated navigation system, which has become a world-leading navigation solution...

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Bremen march

Bremen march

Gepostet von | 16 May 2022 | , , , | 0

Why is marching a topic for a maritime forum? Well, firstly, it's about the cooperation between active and reserve service personnel - and there are also comrades in blue cloth, and secondly, Bremen is a state on the coast! This is the eighth time that the Bremen state command and the Bremen regional group of the Association of German Armed Forces Reservists (VdRBw) have organised the "Bremen March". Due to the corona pandemic, the march was organised as a remotemarch in the last two years, and the 50 or so reservists taking part will be able to set off together again on 21 May 2022. The 24-kilometre-long...

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