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Diving together

Diving together

Gepostet von | 23 Sep 2022 | , , , , | 0

The partners Germany and Norway have launched the U-212CD project. Initial investments have already been initiated. Norway and Germany are setting new standards in international defence cooperation through the joint procurement and use of identical submarines. The innovative approach will further consolidate the joint strategic co-operation over the next 40 years. The contracts for the 212 Common Design (CD) submarines were signed on 8 July 2021 after intensive preparation and negotiations between the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), its Norwegian equivalent, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA), and the contractor Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).

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New commander in Parow

New commander in Parow

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

On Thursday, 22 September 2022 at 11 a.m., Captain Oliver Jülke (58) handed over command of the Naval Technology School (MTS) Parow to Captain Sven Janssen (51). Captain Jülke was responsible for the MTS for four and a half years or 1,494 days. He also represented MTS in public life in the region in and around Stralsund. During his time in office, the school was able to show how diverse training in the Bundeswehr can be on Armed Forces Day. "It was one of the most outstanding assignments of my time. Working with the soldiers and the staff...

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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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