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Gorch Fock back for the windjammer parade

Gorch Fock back for the windjammer parade

Gepostet von | 24 Jun 2025 | , , | 0

and will lead the windjammer parade "befitting her rank"! On Thursday, 26 June 2025, the German Navy's sail training ship will return to its home port of Kiel. The ship has been underway since 10 February 2025. It called at the ports of Vigo (Spain), Portimao, Funchal, Horta, Ponta Delgada (Portugal), Lerwik (Great Britain) and Warnemünde. The "Gorch Fock" travelled a total of 9,272 nautical miles, 8,374 of which were under sail. The "Gorch Fock" will return to her berth at the Kiel-Wik naval base in the middle of Kieler Woche and thus for the Open Ship on Friday, 27 June 2025 from 11 am to 5 pm. It will then be the meanwhile...

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Strait of Hormuz: Closure

Strait of Hormuz: Closure

Gepostet von | 23 Jun 2025 | , , | 0

The attacks on Iran have an impact on the security of sea routes: why blocking them can be expensive and deadly - and why captains don't give a damn about useless diplomatic recommendations The USA has bombed Iranian nuclear facilities. A supposedly territorial conflict that appears to have been resolved from the air has a maritime dimension - once again. Not only because cruise missiles were fired from submarines at sea. And so the mullahs are targeting the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for shipping. Meanwhile, the navigation systems of ships in the region are increasingly being disrupted - as reported by SPIEGEL...

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German naval helicopter at the Paris Air Show

German naval helicopter at the Paris Air Show

Gepostet von | 23 Jun 2025 | , , | 0

The NH90 Sea Tiger made its debut at the Paris Air Show. The premiere was exciting for aviation experts: the armament of the new multi-role frigate helicopter has now been shown in France. The NH 90 Sea Tiger will replace the era of the Westland Sea Lynx with a new concept. It is the latest development for the needs of the German Navy. The Sea Tiger will be able to fight submarines independently of its base, the frigate. It can operate both as a submarine hunter and as a surface weapon carrier and engage sea targets. It is equipped with sonar, electro-optical observation and targeting systems as well as weapon stations as an external load and for...

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