Category: Magazine

Carrier in mini format

The San Giorgio class has enriched the Italian navy for three decades. Replacements are not to be procured until the 1930s. In addition to the two aircraft carriers Giuseppe Garibaldi and Cavour, the Italian Navy operates three smaller amphibious units of the San Giorgio class, which can be deployed in a variety of ways. Two ships - the San Giorgio and the San Marco - were put into service with the Marina Militare in 1988/89. A third ship with a slightly modified design named San Giusto followed in 1994. With dimensions of 133 metres in length, 20.5 metres in width, a draught of 5.25 metres and a displacement of around 8000 tonnes when fully loaded, the San Giorgio class ships are very...

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Real news

After all, 40 per cent of German television viewers still watch TV news and around 80 per cent read printed and digital newspapers. Print is not dead, as the bulging walls in newsagents show. But the relentless trend shows a 40 per cent decline since 1994. With around 90 per cent of the population in Germany owning a smartphone and using the internet, access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all...

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Need for security in turbulent times

Ukraine, Israel, China: the number of unresolved conflicts continues to rise. The new annual report of the Naval Command points out the associated dangers in the maritime sector. For the 36th time, the Naval Command's annual report provides a comprehensive picture of the situation and analyses possible developments at home and abroad. Once again, it has succeeded in combining interesting contributions from different areas with global statistics and analyses. The Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, commented: Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password?...

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Rescue is still possible

The United Nations wants to protect the marine habitat from pollution and overexploitation with the marine conservation agreement. At least 60 states must have ratified the treaty by 2025. Since the annual General Assembly of Heads of State and Government at the end of September, the marine conservation agreement has been open for signature at the United Nations in New York. Two members of the German government euphorically praised the agreement after it was signed. During the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that it was a glimmer of hope for the oceans, the people and also for the United Nations. Environment Minister Steffi Lemke, who was also present, even spoke of a historic and overwhelming success for international marine protection. Afterwards...

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Mines, missiles and explosive boats

The war in Ukraine, which began with Russia's invasion in 2022, is primarily a land war. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a look at its maritime aspects. The Russian fleet had two tasks at the start of the Ukraine War in 2022: Firstly, it was to support the advance of the land forces in the Black Sea. It did this in particular between Kherson and Melitopol by transporting troops and supplies. The second main task was to threaten Odessa with amphibious forces in order to tie up strong Ukrainian forces there. The aim of the operations was to capture the entire coast of the Black Sea, from Kherson to Odessa. For the...

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