The self-sinking of the German fleet in Scapa Flow was also intended to preserve honour. The significance of the event in German naval history is disputed. We have long since lost our honour abroad, and to those who still thought something of us [the navy], we have lost our honour through subversion....
On 2 March, District Administrator Stephanie Ladwig presented a grant of €50,000 for the renovation of the naval memorial in Laboe. The President of the German Naval Association (DMB), former State Secretary Heinz Maurus, expressed his thanks and was delighted that the district of Plön is supporting the mission of "preserving the memorial" with its contribution and...
Federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is parting ways with Inspector General Eberhard Zorn. General Zorn has been Inspector General of the Bundeswehr since 2018 and has worked with Federal Ministers von der Leyen, Kramp-Karrenbauer and Lambrecht during his time. Now he has to go. The new Inspector General will be Lieutenant General Carsten Breuer. Lieutenant General Breuer was known to the general public as the "Corona crisis manager"...
Humanitarian aid during NATO mission On Tuesday, 14 March 2023 at 10 a.m., the tender "Elbe" is expected back in its home port of Kiel after participating in the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2) "NATO Support Aegean" mission. The crew of the "Elbe" will certainly not forget the last few weeks. After...
The French liner shipping company CMA CGM has posted a profit of just under $ 25 billion for 2022. The Marseille-based company reported a profit of just over $ 3 billion for the fourth quarter. This was less than in the same period of the previous year. However, in the other three quarters...
Large, modern container crane systems made in the USA are very expensive and quite rare, but every up-and-coming port needs them. Unless, of course, they come from China. There, these cranes are built en masse, packed with locally manufactured electronics and then offered worldwide at unbeatable prices with a market share of 70%. Video-supported functions...
"Ever Given" - Chaos averted this time Large container ship runs aground in the Suez Canal The "MSC Istanbul" (16,652 TEU) ran aground at kilometre 78 of the canal on its way from Asia to Europe at the weekend. No details were given as to the cause. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) ordered a total of five tugs to...
Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences is offering new degree programmes in "Industrial Engineering and Management Maritime Sciences" from the 2023/24 winter semester This is a "unique offer in Germany", announced Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences. The new degree programme at the Leer site focuses on teaching engineering and economics skills with a maritime focus. "The future-orientated course offers graduates...
As the news portal n-tv.de reported, China has already secured a large share of global LNG supplies with long-term contracts. Those who come too late ... If German energy companies want to secure future gas supplies from the USA, for example, they may not turn to American producers but to Chinese intermediaries...
The Dutch offshore specialist Boskalis has secured a contract for the Moray West offshore wind farm project. Boskalis will be active in the offshore wind farm over the next twelve months. The contract, worth €50-150 million, was awarded by Ocean Winds. It is a 50:50 joint venture between EDP Renewables and Engie....
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