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"You can rely on me!"

"You can rely on me!"

Gepostet von | 22 Sep 2022 | , , , | 0

In July, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft celebrated its 150th anniversary. Thanks to the financial commitment of investor Lars Windhorst, the employees are hoping for a secure future. The recent times that lie behind Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) were characterised by little optimism. On the contrary, a mood of crisis has dominated the last few years and the traditional company has been on the brink of collapse on several occasions. However, the old shipyard on the fjord draws strength from its location opposite the Mürwik Naval Academy, its location within sight of an ancient harbour and, in particular, from its staff, the strong bond that has long existed with the men and women who work here and the...

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All good things come in threes

All good things come in threes

Gepostet von | 22 Sep 2022 | , , | 0

Specialist conferences at the German Shipping Day At the German Shipping Day on 29 September in Bremen, numerous industry experts will come together to discuss the key issues for the future of shipping. The overall event, which has the motto "Sustainable shipping, together, clear, clean!", offers not just one, and not two, but three high-calibre specialist events that are also accessible free of charge to anyone interested. You can choose which of these events you would like to attend: Freedom of the seas: Sustainable safeguarding of sea routes as the basis for fair global trade and security of supply (in Bremen's Haus der Wissenschaft)...

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3rd mine detection squadron under new command

3rd mine detection squadron under new command

Gepostet von | 21 Sep 2022 | , , , | 0

On Thursday, 22 September 2022, the commander of Operational Flotilla 1, Flotilla Admiral Henning Faltin (50), will hand over command of the 3rd Minesweeper Squadron from Frigate Captain Terje Schmitt-Eliassen (47) to Frigate Captain Carsten Schlüter (46) at 3 p.m. at Kiel Naval Base. For Frigate Captain Schmitt-Eliassen, this marks the end of a period in command that was characterised above all by the coronavirus pandemic. "The men and women of the 3rd Minesweeping Squadron have shown a very high level of operational readiness over the past two years. They have consistently carried out deployments and similar obligations, completed international and their own manoeuvres with an impressive number of units and provided administrative assistance - an outstanding achievement on my part.

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Together again at last

Together again at last

Gepostet von | 21 Sep 2022 | , , , | 0

Swearing in of junior officers at Mürwik Naval Academy On Friday, 23 September at 10 a.m., Crew 2022 will be sworn in at Mürwik Naval Academy (MSM) in front of relatives and visitors as well as high-ranking guests from politics, society and the Bundeswehr. There have been several rounds in recent years due to the pandemic. The late date in September is due to the two different entry dates on 1 July and 1 August 2022. All 261 officer candidates will now be sworn in together on 23 September. The President of the Schleswig-Holstein State Parliament, Kristina Herbst, will address the young soldiers. The military ceremony will be accompanied by the...

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On our own behalf: Publisher marineform honoured

On our own behalf: Publisher marineform honoured

Gepostet von | 21 Sep 2022 | , , , | 0

Peter Tamm receives the Bundeswehr Cross of Honour The Federal Minister of Defence Christine Lambrecht awards Peter Tamm the Bundeswehr Cross of Honour for his commitment to the Bundeswehr base in Hamburg. The award ceremony took place on 17 September 2022 on board the frigate BAYERN. On the occasion of the reception for the 833rd Hamburg Harbour Birthday on board the frigate BAYERN, Captain Michael Giss, Commander of the Hamburg State Command, presented Peter Tamm with the Bundeswehr Cross of Honour in bronze on behalf of the Federal Minister of Defence Christine Lambrecht. The publisher, Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of the Hamburg International Maritime Museum Foundation has long been committed to the defence of the German Armed Forces at various levels with extraordinary dedication.

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