Category: Security policy

Hollow-deck boat "Pegnitz" replaces "Grömitz" in the Aegean Sea

Hollow-deck boat "Pegnitz" replaces "Grömitz" in the Aegean Sea

Gepostet von | 14 Jun 2024 | , , , | 0

Another minehunting boat on a NATO mission in the Mediterranean On Monday, 17 June 2024 at 10 a.m., the hollow-barrel boat "Pegnitz" will leave its home port of Kiel. The boat, which is part of the 3rd Minehunting Squadron, will thus make the German contribution to the NATO support mission in the Aegean over the coming months. The Kiel boat has been refitted in recent weeks for deployment in the Mediterranean in order to fulfil its role as a command platform and thus provide the German contribution to NATO's Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the NATO support mission in the Aegean. It will replace the "Grömitz", which has been in...

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Changes to the Executive Board of the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany

Changes to the Executive Board of the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany

Gepostet von | 13 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

The members of the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN) have re-elected individual positions on the Executive Board. The election took place as part of the general meeting on 12 June 2024 in Bremen, and Prof. Bastian Gruschka from Bremen University of Applied Sciences and blueMEC GmbH was re-elected as Chairman. The MCN members elected Kerstin Broocks, Guideline GmbH, as the second chairperson. She previously served as an assessor on the MCN board. "For me, the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany epitomises successful 'matchmaking'. I look forward to continuing to play an active role in shaping this network," says Kerstin Broocks. Torben Taeger, Evac Germany, stepped down from his position as the second member of the...

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On the way to the world's largest maritime manoeuvre

On the way to the world's largest maritime manoeuvre

Gepostet von | 13 Jun 2024 | , , , | 0

German naval vessels enter the port of San Diego On 11 June 2024, the frigate FGS "Baden-Württemberg" and the task force provider FGS "Frankfurt am Main" entered the port of San Diego under the command of the commander of the task force, Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz (53). They are on their way to "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC), the largest international maritime exercise in the world. Both ships are part of the German Navy's Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD) 2024. The next stop on their journey will be Honolulu, Hawaii, where both ships will arrive on 26 June. The Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD) is the most important project of the...

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IMO: New rules for lost containers

IMO: New rules for lost containers

Gepostet von | 12 Jun 2024 | , , , | 0

The amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) adopted in May 2024 provide for mandatory reporting of all containers lost at sea. It is due to come into force on 1 January 2026 and will improve maritime safety and environmental protection. For the first time, clear provisions will be laid down, both for the ship's command and for the speed of reporting. Certain details must be reported to neighbouring ships, the nearest coastal state and the flag state. As soon as additional information is available, the reports must be updated. In the case of observed drifting containers, the position...

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Day of the Bundeswehr 2024 on the Hohe Düne

Day of the Bundeswehr 2024 on the Hohe Düne

Gepostet von | 10 Jun 2024 | , , | 0

At the beginning of June, as every year on Armed Forces Day, the doors of selected branches and units of the armed forces are opened. Interested and well-meaning people were able to familiarise themselves with the versatility of all branches of the armed forces. A varied programme with numerous information stands took place at the Warnemünde naval base. Many services, including the 1st Corvette Squadron, the armoured artillery training battalion from Munster, the reconnaissance troops from Eutin, the military police from Neubrandenburg, HIL GmbH as well as the federal police and veterans' associations, offered information stands and large equipment for viewing. While the visitors lingered between the tugboat ballet and the demonstrations by the air defence missile group from Sanitz/Prangendorf, the corvette "Ludwigshafen am Rhein" was made ready for sea in order to...

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