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Everyone is home for Christmas: Corvette "Ludwigshafen am Rhein" returns after 196 days in service

Everyone is home for Christmas: Corvette "Ludwigshafen am Rhein" returns after 196 days in service

Posted by | 20 Dec 2024 | , , , | 0

An icy westerly wind drives thick clouds and the salty aroma of the Baltic Sea over the Hohe Düne naval base, while the cold reddens the faces of those present. It is unusually busy for a Friday morning. The first members of the crew of the corvette "Ludwigshafen am Rhein" are warming up with snacks and hot drinks in front of the Warnemünde Family Support Centre's support stand. Father Christmas has prepared little surprises for the waiting children. The corvette set sail on 8 June 2024, the day of the Bundeswehr, under the command of frigate captain Christian Rodust. Its destination was the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mission off the Lebanese coast of...

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German government orders four more submarines!

German government orders four more submarines!

Posted by | 20 Dec 2024 | , , | 0

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems receives order extension in the 212CD programme Yesterday, the German Bundestag and the German government voted by a majority in favour of the procurement of the option boats in the German-Norwegian submarine programme. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has received one of the largest orders in the company's recent history with this comprehensive order extension in the current 212CD programme. The President of the Bundeswehr Procurement Agency Annette Lehnigk-Emden and CEO Oliver Burkhard officially signed the contract in Koblenz on the basis of the parliamentary approval. The agreement originally concluded with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in July 2021 included the manufacture and delivery of an initial six identical submarines, two for Germany and four for Norway. With...

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Virtual training for the F 125

Virtual training for the F 125

Posted by | 20 Dec 2024 | , , , | 0

The German Navy will rely on a virtual reality (VR)-based training simulation for the boat launching system of the frigate 125 in future. The contract concluded with ARGE F125, consisting of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and NVL, provides for the delivery of a VR simulator for the operation and training of a boat launching device by the end of 2026. The future use offers numerous advantages for the German Navy. The virtual reality training environment developed by the NVL enables a practical simulation of real scenarios without the need for extensive resources or logistical preparations. Among other things, the integration of the original control centre of the crane system into the virtual reality training...

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London: Quicklime reduces shipping emissions

London: Quicklime reduces shipping emissions

Posted by | 20 Dec 2024 | , , , | 0

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Christmas greetings from the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany

Christmas greetings from the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany

Posted by | 19 Dec 2024 | , | 0

The festive season is upon us, and what better way to start the festive mood than with a special message? The Maritime Cluster team has prepared a message that reflects not only the festive spirit, but also the importance of community and cohesion in the maritime industry. It's an opportunity to pause and appreciate the really important things in life - something we often forget in the hectic daily routine. Watch video We would like to thank the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany for this lovely gesture and take this opportunity to wish you a relaxing festive season. Merry Christmas and a...

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