Category: Shipbuilding

Greyshark - a German underwater drone

Greyshark - a German underwater drone

Gepostet von | 26 Mar 2025 | , , , | 0

Euroatlas and EvoLogics are presenting their latest development at the UDT (Undersea Defence Technology), which began on 25 March in Oslo: the GREYSHARK™ underwater drone. This is an autonomous underwater vehicle that sets new standards in terms of endurance, speed and versatility. According to the manufacturer, Greyshark could be one of the most versatile and enduring AUVs in its class. Following its presentation at Euronaval in November 2024 and at Xponential Europe in Düsseldorf in February 2025, the joint product from Euroatlas and EvoLogics will be a crowd-puller in Oslo. Fuel-Cell enables long operating times With an operating time of up to 16 weeks at low...

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Keel laid for the first Class 424 fleet service boat

Keel laid for the first Class 424 fleet service boat

Gepostet von | 24 Feb 2025 | , , , | 1

The first ship of the new generation of reconnaissance units is being built at the Peene shipyard in Wolgast It is not a combat ship, it is not designed for naval combat and it is certainly not a "spy ship". It is one of three planned reconnaissance units that are to follow the Oste class. The ceremony took place under strict security conditions - and not just because of the current security situation. These ships are exceptional, and that is also the reason for the interest in them. The ceremony took place in the presence of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Minister President Manuela Schwesig, the Deputy Inspector General, Lieutenant General Andreas Hoppe, as well as the Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, and...

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Sabotage on naval vessels - another explanatory piece

Sabotage on naval vessels - another explanatory piece

Gepostet von | 20 Feb 2025 | , , , | 5

Cause for concern, but please no hysteria - another explanatory piece The inspector of the navy, Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack, told the capital's press at the "Navy Talks" that there were suspected cases of sabotage on navy ships. He indicated that there had been damage to a boat during a shipyard visit, which gave rise to suspicions of sabotage. Several media outlets have since reported that the boat in question was the minehunter "Homburg" (M 1069), which was undergoing scheduled repairs at the Tamsen-Maritim shipyard on the Warnow. Unknown persons are said to have cut several cable harnesses. Informed circles speak of a bolt cutter as the instrument of offence. The...

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Einsatzgruppenversorger Bonn: Overhaul almost complete

Einsatzgruppenversorger Bonn: Overhaul almost complete

Gepostet von | 5 Feb 2025 | , , , | 0

The task force provider "Bonn" has been undergoing a scheduled maintenance phase at German Naval Yards since 1 July 2024. On 31 January 2025, the shipyard announced that after extensive major overhaul work on engines, gearboxes, pumps, generators and other components of the propulsion system, the ship had been moved to the outfitting pier "Berth 6", where the final work will take place. The focus is now on work on the most important ship systems, such as overhauling the drinking and cooling water systems, fuel and air conditioning technology. The "Bonn" is also being prepared for the arrival of her crew: Chambers, mess rooms, galleys and sanitary areas are being finalised. In addition, the testing of the ship's equipment, which is essential before...

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Indo-German submarine joint venture: tkMS the only applicant!

Indo-German submarine joint venture: tkMS the only applicant!

Gepostet von | 27 Jan 2025 | , , , | 0

A joint venture between thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) is the only remaining bidder for a 5 billion dollar project to supply six modern submarines for the Indian Navy. The Spanish company Navantia was unable to fulfil the requirements in field trials. This was reported by Reuters on 23 January 2025. The project is intended to strengthen India's naval capacities - in view of China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean and the maritime ambitions of its neighbour Pakistan. The key requirement was an air-independent propulsion (AIP) technology that enables two-week underwater operations. thyssenkrupp offers the Type-214IN, while Navantia proposed the S-80+ without an operational AIP. For...

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