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The wreck seekers from the Atair

The wreck seekers from the Atair

Gepostet von | 24 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

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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Caterpillar C280: Versatile all-rounder in marine propulsion

Caterpillar C280: Versatile all-rounder in marine propulsion

Gepostet von | 21 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

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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Just one ping: WTD 71 revolutionises sonar performance analysis

Just one ping: WTD 71 revolutionises sonar performance analysis

Gepostet von | 20 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

Submarine hunting is a highly complex business. In order to remain at the cutting edge of technology, WTD 71 is developing a demonstrator for modern sonar performance analysis. Sonar performance analysis is an important tool in submarine hunting and in determining the betrayal range of own submarines against possible enemy detection. It predicts how reliably and up to what distance a potential underwater target can be detected by an active or passive sonar system. In the case of an active sonar system, a sonar ping is emitted at a specific source level. It travels through the water and loses intensity due to various propagation effects, resulting in a loss of propagation. After reflection at the...

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Global, European, national: it's all about balance

Global, European, national: it's all about balance

Gepostet von | 19 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

The Euronaval defence trade fair left no doubt: Europe must also dare to be more independent in the area of defence. The right level of cooperation plays an important role in this. Between 4 and 7 November 2024, Euronaval 2024 at the Nord Villepinte exhibition centre in Paris established itself as the world's leading event for maritime defence and security. With 483 exhibitors from over 30 countries, 26,000 visitors, 150 official delegations and 1,250 B2B meetings, it was a central meeting point for decision-makers, producers and experts. Over 185 presentations and pitches offered insights into the latest developments in the industry, and more than 350 international journalists ensured broad media coverage.

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By hook or by crook: Sinking of the cargo ship Melanie Schulte

By hook or by crook: Sinking of the cargo ship Melanie Schulte

Gepostet von | 18 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

Kurz vor Weihnachten 1952 verschwand das Frachtschiff Melanie Schulte nahezu spurlos im Nordatlantik. Nun ist das Unglück im Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon rekonstruiert worden. Der Untergang des Mehrzweckfrachters Melanie Schulte westlich der schottischen Küste in der Nacht vom 21. auf den 22. Dezember 1952 gilt als eines der schlimmsten Unglücke der deutschen Handelsschifffahrt nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Alle 35 Besatzungsmitglieder kamen ums Leben, erst Wochen später wurden Wrackteile und ein Rettungsring an die schottische Küste gespült. Die Teile ließen darauf schließen, dass das 10 000 Tonnen verdrängende Schiff auseinandergebrochen war. Die am erst 9. November 1952 in Dienst gestellte Melanie Schulte...

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