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Combat swimmers under new leadership

On Wednesday, 26 March 2025 at 1 p.m., the commander of Operational Flotilla 1, Flotilla Admiral Christian Walter Meyer, will hand over command of the Navy's Special Forces Command (KSM) from Frigate Captain Sebastian Schuldt to Captain Jörg Buddenbohm. Frigate Captain Schuldt's time in command ends after two and a half years, which was characterised by major changes. "The change from a permanent commitment in the Sahel in the context of international crisis management to a focus on the extended Baltic Sea region against the backdrop of the turning point has shaped the Navy's Special Forces Command just as much as the realignment in 2023 and the subsequent increase in...

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The wreck seekers from the Atair

The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency plays a key role in ensuring safety in German waters. Divers from the agency search for underwater obstacles in the Elbe. On the Elbe, between Hamburg and the estuary. A northern German autumn day, the water is grey-brown, sometimes it rains. Large ships pass by, heading for the Hanseatic city or the North Sea. A boat rocks on the waves, "Ruden" is written on the bow. Three hoses in blue, yellow and orange, wound around each other in a spiral, lead from the boat into the depths. They lead down to Tjark Lange. The diver is travelling towards the bottom. The blue hose is used to...

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Tender Danube in Wismar

Open Ship at the weekend! The tender "Donau" visited Wismar last weekend. On Friday, the supply ship moored in the Hanseatic city next to the cruise terminal. The grey ship was open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm. Everyone was cordially invited and the weather was perfect, making it a popular excursion destination. The "Donau" is currently underway for operational training, also known as ISEX, in the Baltic Sea. The commander, Corvette Captain Stefan Huber, was accordingly delighted: "My crew and I are very pleased to be back in the Baltic Sea after our last visit in 2023...

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Caterpillar C280: Versatile all-rounder in marine propulsion

When it comes to reliability in marine propulsion systems, Caterpillar plays a leading role with its C280 engines. Giulia Biancotto from Caterpillar Marine Power Systems, Hamburg, talks in an interview about the strengths of Caterpillar products and current developments. We are here to talk about Caterpillar and the C280 engine. Why do we need to know about the engine? The engine was developed by Caterpillar in the 1980s. It's a compact medium-speed diesel engine with 16 cylinders and two single-stage turbochargers, called the C280 because it has a bore of 280 mm - just over 11 inches. It is known for access marineforum digital+...

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