The Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation 2022
The current composition of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation by ship type and main armament.
WeiterlesenGepostet von Axel Stephenson | 14 Feb 2022 | Headlines, Marines from all over the world, News, Security policy | 5
The current composition of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation by ship type and main armament.
WeiterlesenGepostet von Hans-Uwe Mergener | 14 Feb 2022 | Headlines, Marines from all over the world, Marines from all over the world, Security policy, Security policy | 1
With its increased naval presence in the Black Sea, Russia now almost completely surrounds Ukraine, including the previously existing gap in the south. What do these increased naval movements mean? Are they related to the Ukraine crisis? To get a picture of the situation, it is worth taking a look at announcements made by the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, for example via the Internet and Twitter. Moscow's global naval ballet The Russian news agency Tass reported on 20 January, citing the Moscow Ministry of Defence, that the Russian Navy will conduct a series of naval exercises in all 'areas of responsibility of the fleets' in January and February. The exercises are in connection with the training plan...
WeiterlesenGepostet von Holger Schlüter | 14 Feb 2022 | Headlines, News, Shipping | 2
STS: security, transport and towing The Defence Technical Centre (WTD 71) for Ships and Naval Weapons, Maritime Technology and Research in Eckernförde will receive two new STS boats from TAMSEN MARITIM in Rostock. The workboats will replace the class 744 (e.g. AK2) 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) as part of a Europe-wide procurement procedure. The STS boats are sophisticated vessels designed in accordance with the latest rules of the German flag, civilian standards and DNV regulations. Further details on propulsion, tonnage and size were...
WeiterlesenGepostet von MarineForum | 14 Feb 2022 | Headlines, Headlines Slider, News, Security policy, Armed Forces | 1
Areas closed for firing exercises The Russian Navy has announced exercise areas for a large part of the Black Sea and most of the Sea of Azov, effectively restricting shipping to Ukrainian commercial ports. Commercial shipping and air traffic are advised to avoid the designated areas from 13 to 19 February. One area covers the northern entrance to the Kerch Strait, which could cut off Ukrainian ports on the Sea of Azov from shipping for the duration of the exercise. This includes the harbours of Mariupol, Berdyansk and Henichesk. Russia has closed the strait in the past due to...
WeiterlesenGepostet von MarineForum | 11 Feb 2022 | Headlines, Magazine, Security policy | 0
In its new annual report, the Naval Command describes Germany's dependence on safe sea routes. The little-known importance of the maritime industry is also emphasised. In his foreword to the Naval Command's 2021 annual report on Germany's maritime dependency, Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach explains why Germany has no choice but to protect its maritime interests. "As a member of the United Nations, the EU and NATO, we are committed to ensuring that our merchant and passenger ships can continue to sail the world's oceans safely and freely." The document updates and supplements the data and findings of its predecessors. It describes in detail the situation of...
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