Category: Shipping

Piracy: positive development

Piracy: positive development

Posted by | 29 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

Piracy: The IMB's Annual Piracy Report for 2022 shows a further decline in the number of attacks. The security measures have proven their worth and remain necessary. The statistics on global piracy from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in London have been published since 1990. It is the most reliable barometer of current developments, even if it does not record all cases, as only cases that are reported to the organisation are registered. In 2022, 115 incidents were recorded worldwide, compared to 132, 195 and 162 incidents in the previous three years. From a global perspective, this is a pleasing development, as in the years 2009 to...

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A life for the Duckdalben

A life for the Duckdalben

Posted by | 23 Mar 2023 | , , | 0

The seafarers who come to Hamburg can always rely on "the best seamen's mission in the world", so they say. Especially during the coronavirus crisis, it was the only way for crews from all over the world to communicate, exchange information and deal with formal matters. 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 articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card The subscription is free of charge.

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A long journey

A long journey

Posted by | 17 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

When Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz, Commander of Operational Flotilla 2, handed over command of the 4th Frigate Squadron on 19 January, it was not the kind of ceremony we are used to at the Heppenser Groden naval base. Kapitän zur See Dirk Jacobus handed over his four BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG-class ships to Kapitän zur See Matthias Schmitt, thus ending a period in command that, at five and a half years, not only represents a record, but also a turning point in the navy. When Jacobus took over the squadron, the frigate BADEN WÜRTTEMBERG had only been in the water for a year and was returned to the manufacturer in 2017 due to various defects. Jacobus, who was involved with KARLSRUHE, AUGSBURG...

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German fleet on the seabed

German fleet on the seabed

Posted by | 14 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

The self-sinking of the German fleet in Scapa Flow was also intended to preserve honour. The significance of the event in German naval history is disputed. We have long since lost our honour abroad, and to those who still thought something of us [the navy], we have become contemptible as a result of the revolution and Spartacus, because the majority of the people do not support these things; but we can only regain this 'honour' through deeds, the restoration of order and the acquisition of fame." When Friedrich Ruge, lieutenant at sea, officer of the watch and interim commander on the torpedo boat B 110, said this on 19 June...

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Turkish newbuilding "Jan Maria" replaces Mützelfeldtwerft trawler

Turkish newbuilding "Jan Maria" replaces Mützelfeldtwerft trawler

Posted by | 9 Feb 2023 | , , , | 0

The new trawler "Jan Maria" has now been launched at the Turkish Tersan shipyard and will have its home port in Bremerhaven in future. 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 articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card The subscription can be cancelled at any time free of charge For MOV members free of charge To the subscription options...

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