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KRITIS - Argusauge from north.io for protection

KRITIS - Argusauge from north.io for protection

Gepostet von | 26 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The central data management platform plays a key role in the monitoring of critical maritime infrastructure. The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV) has now awarded Kiel-based north.io GmbH the contract to further develop its Automated Recognition of Ghost ships and Underwater Surveillance (Argus). 2.7 million euros have been made available for this purpose. north.io is carrying out the project in collaboration with the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and Subsea Europe Services GmbH. In efforts to protect critical underwater infrastructure (KRITIS), there is a lack of detection of ship movements in the vicinity of critical infrastructure. This is where...

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Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Gepostet von | 26 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

It is an important signal for Papenburg as a shipbuilding location: the Japanese Oriental Land Company (OLC) has commissioned Meyer Werft to build a cruise ship modelled on the "Disney Wish". The shipbuilding contract was signed in Tokyo on 9 July. Travelling fun with Mickey and Co. OLC is the operator of Disney theme parks and hotels, such as Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Ambassador Hotel. Now the company wants to enter the cruise business and has reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company (WDC) to bring the magic of Disney cruises to the Japanese market for the first time. On board are premises...

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The "Gorch Fock" has a new commander

The "Gorch Fock" has a new commander

Gepostet von | 25 Jul 2024 | , , | 0

Handover of command at Kiel-Wik naval base Today, Thursday 25 July, the commander of the Mürwik Naval School, Flotilla Admiral Jens Nemeyer, handed over command of the German Navy's sail training ship from Captain Andreas-Peter Graf von Kielmansegg to Frigate Captain Elmar Bornkessel. The old man After a good two years in command of the German sail training ship, Graf von Kielmansegg is leaving the ship: "After my predecessor successfully brought the ship out of the shipyard and back into service, it was an exciting task to continue on this path." The aim was to promote the confidence of the regular crew and to resume the training of officer candidates. "If I can contribute anything to this...

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Saab relies on autonomous systems

Saab relies on autonomous systems

Gepostet von | 25 Jul 2024 | , , | 0

Artificial intelligence and improved data transmission will enable the use of autonomous systems at sea in the near future. The increasing problem of inadequate recruitment of qualified personnel is fuelling this development. In an interview in early 2024, Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack, Chief of Naval Operations, commented on naval warfare in the Baltic Sea: "How are we preparing for the future in this battlefield? In our Marine 2035+ course, we're going for unmanned systems [...] especially for such opponents near the coast, with a high threat, short distances and in a complex environment. And then we have many small units, we call this Future Combat Surface...

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Landing without light

Landing without light

Gepostet von | 24 Jul 2024 | , , | 0

US Navy pilots regularly have to renew their qualification to land on an aircraft carrier. Visit to one of the largest warships in the world. On the morning of 13 December 2022, the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN leaves Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego and moves into the Pacific off the Mexican coast near Baja California. It is unusually empty on board. Normally, the aircraft carrier is packed with 65 to 70 jets. But for the following week, it is going on a special voyage. The so-called Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualification is on the agenda. 20 aviators, as the pilots...

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