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Strait of Hormuz: Closure

The attacks on Iran have an impact on the security of sea routes: why blocking them can be expensive and deadly - and why captains don't give a damn about useless diplomatic recommendations The USA has bombed Iranian nuclear facilities. A supposedly territorial conflict that appears to have been resolved from the air has a maritime dimension - once again. Not only because cruise missiles were fired from submarines at sea. And so the mullahs are targeting the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for shipping. Meanwhile, the navigation systems of ships in the region are increasingly being disrupted - as reported by SPIEGEL...

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German naval helicopter at the Paris Air Show

The NH90 Sea Tiger made its debut at the Paris Air Show. The premiere was exciting for aviation experts: the armament of the new multi-role frigate helicopter has now been shown in France. The NH 90 Sea Tiger will replace the era of the Westland Sea Lynx with a new concept. It is the latest development for the needs of the German Navy. The Sea Tiger will be able to fight submarines independently of its base, the frigate. It can operate both as a submarine hunter and as a surface weapon carrier and engage sea targets. It is equipped with sonar, electro-optical observation and targeting systems as well as weapon stations as an external load and for...

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The marineforum calendar: Dates!

26 June 2025 - Virtual regulars' table of the Personnel and Qualification specialist group, online The virtual regulars' table takes place monthly and is intended to provide a framework for networking, exchanging information on current topics relating to personnel and qualification and planning joint activities. Read more 26 June 2025 - The National Ceremony for the Entry into Force of the Hong Kong Convention, Bremerhaven 16 years after its adoption, the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, the Hong Kong Convention, will enter into force worldwide on 26 June 2025. We want to celebrate this special milestone for the maritime industry with a national ceremony at the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven.

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