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Hamburg: Fire on German warship

Hamburg: Fire on German warship

Gepostet von | 6 Feb 2025 | , , , | 6

During the night from Monday to Tuesday, there was a fire on the reconnaissance vessel "Alster" (Oste class 423), which is currently undergoing scheduled repairs in the floating dock of the Norderwerft shipyard in Hamburg harbour. According to initial information, there was a fire in an electrical distribution box. Crew members were able to extinguish the fire quickly. The fire brigade that was called out subsequently checked the scene of the fire. The fire broke out at around 1.16 am, a fire service spokesperson told TAG24. As a precautionary measure, fire boats also travelled to the dock, but they were not needed. According to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), there was no damage to the unit.

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US aircraft carrier "JFK" - one name, two generations

US aircraft carrier "JFK" - one name, two generations

Gepostet von | 4 Feb 2025 | , , , | 0

The famous US aircraft carrier, the "John F. Kennedy" (CV-67), has embarked on its final journey to be scrapped. Plans to turn the veteran into a floating museum have failed for cost reasons, but the story will continue. From 16 January, three tugs towed the "Big John" from her anchorage off Philadelphia down the east coast of the USA to the Gulf of Mexico in Brownsville, Texas. The cutting torches have been waiting for the Hulk there since 28 January 2025. The carrier, like the original namesake of the class USS "Kitty Hawk", was sold to the recycling company International Shipbreaking Limited for the symbolic sum of one US cent...

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Guided missile system for submarines (IDAS) needs staying power

Guided missile system for submarines (IDAS) needs staying power

Gepostet von | 28 Jan 2025 | , , , | 0

As a result of Bundeswehr-related budget decisions made on 18 December last year, the IDAS project now appears to be picking up speed again. "Development of Guided Missiles Sea/Air (IDAS)" was one of the 38 proposals, each with a volume of more than 25 million euros, approved by the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag in the last session of the year. As a result, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) concluded a contract with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) and Diehl Defence at the end of the year to develop and qualify a guided missile system for the active self-defence of submarines - as detailed in a press release issued by tkMS on 22 January 2025. IDAS (Interactive...

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The defence commissioner visits the Parow naval technology school

The defence commissioner visits the Parow naval technology school

Gepostet von | 17 Jan 2025 | , , , | 0

She is the "parliamentary representative" of the servicemen and women, which is why she emphasised the importance of regular dialogue. On 14 January 2025, Dr Eva Högl, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, visited the German Navy's largest school, the Naval Technology School (MTS) in Parow. The purpose of the routine visit was to engage in direct dialogue with servicemen and women in order to gain first-hand impressions and hear their concerns. At the beginning of the visit, Dr Högl exchanged views with the school management before discussions with all rank groups followed. The exchange during hand weapon training was particularly intensive, during which the military commissioner engaged in dialogue with young recruits.

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MCN announces personnel change

MCN announces personnel change

Gepostet von | 14 Jan 2025 | , , , | 0

Oliver Malmström takes over as head of the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany office in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania The Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN) has a new head for its office in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Oliver Malmström succeeds Katrin Caldwell and brings extensive experience from his previous work at the MCN. Malmström has been part of the cluster since November 2019 and has already successfully taken over the management of the office in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as a parental leave replacement. He has also worked as an international project manager on EU projects such as GreenOffshoreTech and ResC4EU, which promote innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. "I am looking forward to continuing the successful work of my predecessor and supporting the...

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