Update on 03/02/2026 The German aircraft carrier - a floating fantasy It's back. At least in the media. The German aircraft carrier doesn't sail, doesn't cost anything and isn't moored anywhere, but it is discussed with astonishing reliability. That's obviously enough. While Greenland is being talked about as if it only needs to be moored there for a short time, the...
We're back - in a new look and in a new digital neighbourhood! In April 2014, we wrote in our first post: Meer Verstehen is a blog about maritime topics, which means: maritime security policy and the German Navy should find their place here as well as the presentation of innovative technologies, findings...
09 September 2025 - The challenge of the future - How is the profession of pilot changing, Hamburg The future is uncertain. Whether it's digitalisation, autonomous vehicles or a shortage of skilled workers, the future of the maritime industry is foggy. It's no different for the pilots who bring the world's merchant ships safely into German harbours. With...
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