The maritime world is exposed to multiple threats, the armed conflicts in the Black and Red Seas being just two of them. Maritime security is an issue all over the world, and not just for the defence sectors. From piracy to illegal fishing, trade and free sea lanes are under threat. Against this background...
After many previous announcements and protracted negotiations, the German government has finally formulated and published a national port strategy. It was welcomed by the federal states, all associations and other stakeholders, albeit with reservations due to the lack of statements on the financing of the ambitious goals. The general message is that efficient ports play an important...
The task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" departs from Wilhelmshaven, the frigate "Baden-Württemberg" from Rota in Spain. It is a major undertaking, not a normal training trip abroad, but actually an "operation". That's what the inspector of the navy wants it to be called. It is a demonstration of clearly formulated security, economic and climate policy interests...
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_margin="-50px||||false|false" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] Anniversary event with international panel guests as part of the 16th Maritime Convention on 21 November 2023 "175 years of the German Navy - 50 years of DMI: Expectations for maritime Germany" It...
For decades, Sweden and Finland were proud of their neutrality. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine led to a radical rethink. Less than three months after the start of the Russian invasion, the two EU states applied to join NATO. With an area of 338,472...
On Wednesday, 12 April 2023 at 11 a.m., the task force provider "Bonn" under the command of frigate captain Eike Deußen (49) will leave the Wilhelmshaven naval base to make its way to the Mediterranean. There, the ship and crew will join the next European Union Naval Forces Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) Irini...
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230 days of absence: Corvette Erfurt back in home port The corvette Erfurt is back in home port after 230 days of absence. Today, Sunday 18 December, the German Navy's last homecoming arrived in its home port. The crew, led by Corvette Captain Dohnke, completed the approximately 4,000 nautical mile transit from...
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