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Tokyo - Japanese minesweeper sunk after fire

Tokyo - Japanese minesweeper sunk after fire

Posted by | 19 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

The US and Japanese navies planned to conduct joint mine-clearing exercises last week until a fire broke out on the JS "Ukushima" (Sugashima-class, MSC-686) on 10 November 2024. The ship was on its way to the joint exercise, according to a spokesperson for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force on Tuesday. The fire broke out on Sunday morning in the waters around 1 ½ miles north of the island of Oshima (Fukuoka Prefecture), which belongs to Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four main islands. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember me Read More

Congratulations, SACHSEN!

Congratulations, SACHSEN!

Posted by | 19 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

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For shipspotters - British aircraft carrier visits Hamburg

For shipspotters - British aircraft carrier visits Hamburg

Posted by | 18 Nov 2024 | , , , , | 0

A rare guest is expected in the port of Hamburg: Aircraft carrier HMS "Queen Elizabeth" (65,600 tonnes) of the British Royal Navy is part of a NATO exercise and is making its inaugural visit to Hamburg. The aircraft carrier was originally due to arrive in Hamburg on Monday morning. However, according to the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), the arrival was delayed due to strong winds. Contrary to expectations, however, the aircraft carrier arrived at the cruise terminal in Steinwerder at around 15:00. Steinwerder was chosen because the water police can shield the warship particularly well there. Prior to this, the harbour area was searched and the harbour basin submerged. In addition to the police, the...

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Maritime Convention 2024, Berlin - More globally relevant than ever

Maritime Convention 2024, Berlin - More globally relevant than ever

Posted by | 18 Nov 2024 | , , , , | 0

The 17th edition of the Maritime Convention 2024 in Berlin took place in the shadow of several political events. The format remains unchanged, a large audience that is continuously represented by younger people has remained loyal for many years, the topics are always highly topical and the relevance of the maritime sector is emphasised anew every year. The German Maritime Institute (DMI) should be delighted with this trend, which has been observed for years, as its aim is to bring the maritime idea to the inland and into people's consciousness. However, the growing presence of the maritime world is developing in an increasingly unpeaceful world - and this is certainly...

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Uncharted territory

Uncharted territory

Posted by | 18 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

The laser weapon project for the navy continues after an extremely successful start. The engineers involved are entering uncharted territory - and are facing new challenges every day. In 2020, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) commissioned Arge Hochenergielaser Marinedemonstrator, a joint venture between Rheinmetall Waffe Munition and MBDA Deutschland, to develop and manufacture a laser weapon demonstrator (LWD). The aim was to investigate the state of the art for this new type of weapon system and gain initial experience in its use. The LWD was brought on board the frigate Sachsen in June 2022. The almost one-year trial period...

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