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Big chunk

Big chunk

Gepostet von | 10 May 2021 | , , , | 0

The US Navy has caught a really big fish in the net: On 8 May, it commissioned the USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5). It is the third ship of the Louis B. Puller class and serves as a mobile base for the logistical support of high-value combat units. With a length of 233 metres and a width of 50 metres, it displaces around 79,000 tonnes. With its diesel-electric propulsion system, the ship can reach 15 knots and has a range of 9500 miles. Depending on the mission, there are 34 civilians and up to 250 soldiers on board. The Miguel Keith was built by National Steel and...

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Maritime conference: "Green power on - diesel engine off!"

Maritime conference: "Green power on - diesel engine off!"

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Commissioning of Europe's largest shore-side power plant ensures clean air in harbours Europe's largest shore-side power plant will be inaugurated today in the port of Rostock-Warnemünde as part of the 12th National Maritime Conference. The inauguration will be attended by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier, Federal Government Coordinator for the Maritime Economy Norbert Brackmann, Minister President Manuela Schwesig, State Minister for Economic Affairs Harry Glawe and Rostock's Lord Mayor Claus Ruhe Madsen. Federal Economics Minister Peter Altmaier commented: "In the port of Rostock-Warnemünde, the motto today is 'green power on - diesel engine off'. Europe's largest shore-side power plant is being ceremoniously put into operation today. This is a strong signal in favour of Germany as a business location and...

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Firing start for corvette Augsburg

Firing start for corvette Augsburg

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On 10 May 2021, the first steel was cut for the ninth K 130 corvette, the Augsburg. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the so-called burning start was celebrated in a small circle at the German Naval Yards Kiel. This is actually a fairly unspectacular act in which a plasma torch cuts the first piece of steel. Despite the pandemic, the K 130 consortium (Arge K130), which consists of Fr. Lürssen Werft, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and German Naval Yards Kiel, emphasises that the project is going according to plan. The Kiel shipyard will produce another of the approximately 43 metre long front sections. At Blohm+Voss in Hamburg, the joining with the stern section will be...

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