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Repairing with the red case

Repairing with the red case

Gepostet von | 3 Jun 2021 | , , | 0

Marine MArs Maintenance Channel (M³C) - what sounds cryptic at first, reveals itself at second glance as an outstanding tool for remote maintenance - for the navy, from the naval arsenal. In short, you could compare it to telemedicine, but M³C can do much more. But let's start with the beginnings. Since 2010, a small group of engineers and technicians from the Naval Arsenal (MArs) have been working with industry to develop a way of providing the maintenance services of the MArs to floating units, even in remote areas of operation, with as little delay as possible by means of remote support and remote access. The simple handling and operability of the...

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Submarines International: Strong together

Submarines International: Strong together

Gepostet von | 3 Jun 2021 | , , , , | 0

A successful German-Italian partnership began with the construction of the submarine class 212A. Portugal is now also benefiting from the advantages of the trinational partnership. 25 years ago, on 22 April 1996, Germany and Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to mark the beginning of a far-reaching partnership in the field of submarines. The aim was not only to build the pioneering U 212A class submarines as successors to the German 206 class and the Italian Sauro class. Even at this time, the joint vision extended far into the future. Following the procurement phase, the MoU was extended on 2 September 2002 by a supplement...

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MKS 180 - the multi-purpose combat ship picks up speed

MKS 180 - the multi-purpose combat ship picks up speed

Gepostet von | 2 Jun 2021 | , , , | 0

The German Navy's new multi-purpose combat ship class 180 (MKS 180) officially becomes the frigate class 126 (F 126). This rightly spreads a feeling of "Now it's really starting" everywhere. Manoeuvre whistle. All hands cast off and in. Certainly a moving moment for anyone who goes to sea or has gone to sea. I, former commander of the frigate Hessen and authorised representative of the Inspector of the Navy (BV Marine) in the Class 126 frigate project for ten years, feel the same way - a project name that you have to get used to after such a long time. Basic considerations for a medium surface combat unit...

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The maritime industry is an important economic sector in Germany

The maritime industry is an important economic sector in Germany

Gepostet von | 1 Jun 2021 | , , | 0

Maritime shipping is the backbone of global trade, as the pandemic has once again clearly demonstrated. The German merchant fleet is still the fifth largest in the world. With 16.4 per cent of global capacity, Germany even has the largest container fleet in the world. At the end of 2020, 1844 merchant ships were owned by German shipping companies. These shipping companies provide 86,000 jobs directly in Germany. Worldwide, they employ 480,000 people. Germany has a modern shipbuilding industry specialising in high-tech products. Between 70 and 80 per cent of the added value of a ship built in Germany is generated by the nationally based, medium-sized supplier industry, whose sites...

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Between hubris and lack of planning

Between hubris and lack of planning

Gepostet von | 8 May 2021 | , , | 0

Even before the start of the Second World War, Germany began building aircraft carriers. However, the design was oversized and the operational concept was not fully developed. France recently announced initial data on the configuration of its new aircraft carrier. Politicians and the military are completely convinced that billions should be invested in such an armaments project. "All the major naval powers are renewing or acquiring this capability," says the Ministry of Defence in Paris. It refers to forecasts that the global number of aircraft carriers will increase from 28 today to 36 in the 2040s. France has built four aircraft carriers to date. This is how enthusiastic the French are about their relationship with this...

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