Category: Security policy

Red Sea: Damaged submarine cables are being repaired

Red Sea: Damaged submarine cables are being repaired

Gepostet von | 14 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

More than a dozen underwater cables have been laid through the Red Sea. At least three of them were probably severed by the anchor of a cargo ship attacked by the Houthi militias. On 18 February 2024, two anti-ship missiles were fired at the bulk carrier "Rubymar" (171 metres, 19,000 tonnes), one of which hit the ship and caused severe damage. The ship sank on 2 March. 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...

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Oslo: New database for seabed minerals

Oslo: New database for seabed minerals

Gepostet von | 12 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has signed a memorandum of understanding for co-operation with Denmark and Greenland to collect new data on seabed minerals. Other parties involved are the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. 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...

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Port of Hamburg: Western expansion

Port of Hamburg: Western expansion

Gepostet von | 9 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

After Cosco (China) and the planned entry of MSC (Switzerland), the next investment in the port of Hamburg is apparently imminent. According to information from NDR, several large shipping companies have expressed their interest to Eurogate in participating in the major project, including at least two Asian shipping companies in addition to the French CMA CGM. New areas for container handling and two new berths for large container ships are to be created in Hamburg-Waltershof as part of the western expansion. And significantly more space so that freighters can be turned when entering the harbour. The City of Hamburg and Eurogate have been planning this port expansion for years. Since the summer of 2022,...

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MS&D: Maritime security a focus of the SMM

MS&D: Maritime security a focus of the SMM

Gepostet von | 8 Aug 2024 | , , , , | 0

The maritime world is exposed to multiple threats, the armed conflicts in the Black and Red Seas being just two of them. Maritime security is an issue all over the world, and not just for the defence sectors. From piracy to illegal fishing: trade and free sea routes are under threat. Against this backdrop, prominent figures from politics, industry, science and navies will meet next September. They will discuss urgent issues of security and defence at sea. The forum for this will be provided by the MS&D Conference, which will take place from 5-6 September as part of the SMM. For the first time, the "Conference on maritime security and defence"...

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The "Sun" explores the Indian Ocean

The "Sun" explores the Indian Ocean

Gepostet von | 8 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

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