Category: Shipping

MCN publishes updated guide to increasing ship efficiency

MCN publishes updated guide to increasing ship efficiency

Posted by | 3 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

Efficient ship operations are a decisive lever for more climate-friendly shipping. For this reason, the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN), in collaboration with industry experts, has developed a comprehensive English-language guide to ship efficiency, which is available in an updated version just in time for the start of SMM Hamburg, the world's leading trade fair for the maritime industry. the aim of the guide is to provide an overview of existing regulations in international maritime shipping and to highlight technical options for decarbonisation and improving ship efficiency and to evaluate their impact. The technologies are relevant for both newbuildings and existing ships. An extensive chapter is also devoted to marine fuels.

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Presentation of the combat medal to the crew of the frigate "Hessen"

Presentation of the combat medal to the crew of the frigate "Hessen"

Posted by | 2 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

On Monday, 2 September at 08:50 a.m., the ceremony to award the combat medal to the crew of the frigate "Hessen" took place. The national and EU medals were also awarded. The frigate and its crew members are the first closed contingent of the Bundeswehr to be honoured with this operational medal. The event honours the exceptional commitment and special services of the crew members, who have made a significant contribution to security and stability in the Red Sea as part of EUNAVFOR (European Union Naval Force) Aspides. The award ceremony will take place in the presence of Parliamentary State Secretary Siemtje Möller and high-ranking military representatives, such as...

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Rhön back!

Rhön back!

Posted by | 30 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

The fuel transporter "Rhön" is expected to return to its home port of Wilhelmshaven on Saturday, 31 August 2024. The ship has been participating in the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG 1) as the German contribution to the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force Maritime (VJTF M) since 1 April 2024. The operational area was the North Sea, Baltic Sea and North Atlantic. The "Rhön", as a floating refuelling station, ensured the supply of fuel for the participating NATO partners. This contribution significantly increased the sea endurance and endurance of the SNMG 1, as well as effectively supporting the VJTF M's ability to act and its high level of readiness. The "Rhön"...

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The navy and the evil empire

The navy and the evil empire

Posted by | 27 Aug 2024 | , , , | 1

Music on board a navy ship! Not really, it wasn't Helene Fischer breathlessly gyrating in the sails of the "Gorch Fock", that would have been a real news item with a scandalous attitude. The information that the corvette "Braunschweig" paid a visit to London wasn't really interesting enough either. After all, this is routine among NATO partners. Incoming and outgoing music for naval units is also completely normal, so it wasn't a big deal either. If it had been announced that the Imperial March, known as Darth Vader's Theme, was to be played in honour of London and the British Empire, that would have been more likely. After all, the London Symphony Orchestra under...

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German Navy in Tokyo

German Navy in Tokyo

Posted by | 22 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

The Indo -Pacific - Association has reached another highlight of its journey. The frigate "Baden-Württemberg" and the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" have been travelling as part of Operation Indo-Pacific Deployment since May. After harbour visits in Halifax and New York, the Panama Canal was crossed with destination San Diego. Following the stay in Pearl Harbor, Japan has now been reached. The participation in the RIMPAC manoeuvre together with the German Air Force has been completed, now the actual core of the operation begins. Apparently, the typhoon of the last few days was survived unscathed and avoided. The ships are now in the cruise terminal of the metropolis. As a...

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