Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier: France relocates the aircraft carrier and strengthens its presence and deterrence in a tense crisis region....
Danish „Flyvefisken“ for the Dominican Republic: The modernised patrol boats strengthen maritime security in the Caribbean....
USS Nimitz decommissioning postponed: USS Nimitz to remain in service longer. The US Navy is postponing decommissioning until 2027 - also due to delays with the Ford class....
rMCM drone carrier Oostende: The BNS Oostende marks the start of a new generation of mine defence. The rMCM drone carrier relies on networked unmanned systems instead of classic minehunters....
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....
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....
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)....

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...

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.
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....
en_GBEnglish