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Less through more

Less through more

Gepostet von | 1 Jan 2022 | , , | 0

Following the publication of the article "The art of shipbuilding" in issue 9-2021, the editorial team received enquiries from readers who wanted to know more about swath technology. Carsten Wibel from Abeking & Rasmussen explains the principles and advantages of swath in his article. A ship designed according to the swath principle should move very little, even in heavy seas, and the crew should only have to deal with low accelerations. The special feature is the reduced waterline area of the two hull halves, hence the term small waterplane area twin hull. Almost 100 boats and ships have been built worldwide using this principle to date - 26 of them at Abeking & Rasmussen...

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Frigate Myanmar: An unknown quantity

Frigate Myanmar: An unknown quantity

Gepostet von | 27 Dec 2021 | , , | 0

The navy of the Republic of Myanmar, which is geographically located between India, Bangladesh, Thailand and the People's Republic of China, has been undergoing an extensive fleet renewal programme for several years, which has so far gone almost unnoticed by the Western media. The fleet of the Myanmar Navy is made up of a colourful mix of different units from the USA, Denmark, the former Yugoslavia, India and the People's Republic of China. Between 1998 and 2002, CAMC Engineering from China laid the foundations for today's naval shipbuilding capacity in Myanmar by modernising the existing facilities and building a modern shipyard complex at the Naval Dockyard Headquarters in Thanlyin (not far from Yangon).

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Maritime experts

Maritime experts

Gepostet von | 23. dec 2021 | , , | 0

Anyone who believes that a ship with modern equipment is a product from northern Germany should take a look at the suppliers from inland areas. The maritime high-tech industry is particularly well represented in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Many companies based in the federal states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria are considered indispensable and traditionally occupy a central position in the overall structure of the German maritime industry and economy. With an annual turnover of over ten billion euros and more than 60,000 jobs, they generate around 20 per cent of maritime value added in Germany and provide 15 per cent of jobs. It was no coincidence that the 11th National Maritime...

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No new military alliance against pirates

No new military alliance against pirates

Gepostet von | 18 Dec 2021 | , , | 0

In the fight against piracy off West Africa, shipping should not hope for an international military mission for the time being. The focus is currently on other measures, which have yet to prove their effectiveness. It's that time again: the Nigerian government is launching a new anti-piracy programme, or rather a maritime security programme - garnished with grandiose announcements and a display of confidence. There have been positive reactions from the maritime industry and politicians. But what will become of the Deep Blue project (see below), which the Nigerian government has already initiated to protect against pirates? It would not be...

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American-Norwegian defence agreement

American-Norwegian defence agreement

Gepostet von | 15 Dec 2021 | , , | 0

Although the primary goal of Norwegian policy is to keep the Arctic free of military tensions and maintain good neighbourly relations with Russia, the country has initiated a change of course in recent years, which culminated in the defence agreement with the USA in April. Parliament still has to approve the agreement. This is Norway's response to the expansion of Russian bases on the Cola Peninsula and the Franz Josef Islands and the expansion and modernisation of the Russian Northern Fleet. The sober assessment from the Norwegian side is therefore that its own military capacities are no longer sufficient to be able to react appropriately to Russian pressure. The...

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