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Photo: (from left) Ulrich Grillo, Michael Rüdiger and Susanne Wiegand are new DCGK members, DCGK, DICO-German Institute for Compliance
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Corporate Governance Maritime Industry Germany

Corporate Governance maritime industry Germany - New DCGK members show the close connection between corporate governance and the maritime industry. Personnel decisions have a direct impact on shipbuilding and safety....
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HMS Enterprise, Photo: Royal Navy/Crown
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HMS Enterprise Bangladesh Marine: Support from Royal Navy

HMS Enterprise Bangladesh Navy: The UK sells the HMS Enterprise to Bangladesh. The survey vessel strengthens the maritime presence in the Bay of Bengal and has geopolitical significance....
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Gorch Fock sails across the Atlantic

Gorch Fock sails across the Atlantic: On Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 12 noon, the Gorch Fock, the German Navy's sail training ship, will set sail on a major foreign training voyage (AAR)....
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China's secret navy - a Deutsche Welle report in English. Photo: DW
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China's fishing militia as a power-political factor

While in the Middle East the presidents of the USA and Israel are keeping the air on fire, far away in the East China Sea, China is temporarily changing the topography of entire sea areas with its maritime militia consisting of thousands of paramilitary fishing boats. Between Taiwan and Japan - in the middle of the East China Sea (ECS) - the...

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Iran conflict and the critical maritime situation

Iran conflict: The situation has changed slightly since the last situation report on 26 March 2026. Israel and the USA continue to attack targets in Iran using stand-off weapons. The neighbouring states are still defending themselves with defensive measures. IRN continues to attack the states in the Persian Gulf with ballistic missiles and drones.
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digital+ contribution The Baltic Whale - Battery ferry for the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Whale - battery ferry for the Baltic Sea - connects Germany and Denmark on the Vogelfluglinie. The project shows how electric shipping works in regular operation....
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Original marine button of the 2024 Marie. Photo: Schulte
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digital+ contribution Corvette „Köln“ - Not just preserving tradition, but creating it!

Corvette Cologne - She is shaping a new tradition with the Old Town. A naval button connects crew and carnival and strengthens the city's special partnership....
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digital+ contribution German Maritime Centre in new premises

German Maritime Centre in new premises - The DMZ moves to Hamburg city centre. The new location is intended to strengthen dialogue between politics, business and science....
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Graphic: The Class 126 frigates are to displace a massive 10,000 tonnes, DAMEN
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digital+ contribution Frigate planning in Germany - go-ahead given

Frigate planning in Germany - Starting signal given. Germany's frigate planning is picking up speed. In addition to the F126 and F127, a MEKO-A200 alternative is being added - and raises questions about size, costs and strategy....
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Photo: Arctic Security Cutter, Davie Defence
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US Coast Guard icebreaker - USA orders new Arctic vessels in Finland

US Coast Guard icebreakers - The US Coast Guard is ordering new icebreakers in Finland. The ships are intended to strengthen the US presence in the Arctic in the short term and close existing capability gaps....
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