The seabed is still largely unexplored. This is partly due to the fact that previous measurement methods either produce high-resolution images of a very small area or less detailed images of larger areas. In both cases, the evaluation of the measurement results is also time-consuming and labour-intensive. The BioCam measurement method is intended to provide a remedy. The new 3D deep-sea camera...
The German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association VSM has published the 76th edition of its association news. In the foreword, Chief Executive Dr Reinhard Lüken strikes an alarming note. marineforum publishes the wording of his warning to politicians. Dear readers, Developments in the shipbuilding market remain highly alarming. Although the strong...
On 12 November 2021, the Bundeswehr looks back on its founding day. This year, the armed forces will be presenting themselves in Rostock's city harbour. In addition to soldiers who will be on hand to answer questions and look forward to meeting people and visitors, there will also be equipment on display: Minehunting boat "Pegnitz" from Kiel (with open ship) Air defence missile group 21 from Sanitz...
The countries bordering the Baltic Sea have agreed to step up measures to improve the devastating state of one of the world's most polluted marine areas. The aim of the Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) and the European Commission is to protect 30% of the Baltic Sea by 2030. The new measures were announced at a ministerial meeting on...
mtu - Rolls-Royce looks back on 25 years with Series 2000 and 4000 In a press release, RR-mtu emphasises the sustainability of its old but efficient engine series. Not only do they want to move into a climate-neutral future with them, but they also need to develop them further, because there is no alternative to the "combustion engine" propulsion...
The Emirate of Qatar has received the first of the corvettes ordered from Fincantieri. The type ship is the "Al Zubarah", which is also the namesake of the class that Qatar ordered from the Italian shipbuilder in 2016 as part of the national naval procurement programme. The order is worth around four billion euros. At the shipyard in Muggiano (La...
The complexity of the Navy's new helicopters requires intensive, modern training that cannot be provided on the Sea Lion and Sea Tiger operational models alone. A training helicopter is needed. Without it, the immense potential of the new systems cannot be realised. The naval pilots are delighted! After 50 years...
Norbert Brackmann interviewed in marineforum issue 09/2021 The German government has recognised the importance of the maritime industry late, but perhaps not too late. marineforum spoke to Norbert Brackmann about the importance of the maritime industry for Germany, how it fits into the European context and future challenges. The coordinator of the...
Maritime Cluster Northern Germany calls for support The work of seafarers on tankers, container ships, cruise ships and fishing vessels is hard and full of privation. Shift work, constant time changes and long periods away from their families make life difficult for seafarers and put them under particular physical and mental strain. That is why the foundation...
On Thursday, 28 October 2021, the German Navy will take over the new construction of the future naval command centre (FüZ M) at the Hanse Barracks in Rostock. The new multifunctional building on Kopernikusstraße will house the Navy's most important command levels. Construction of the new building began in April 2017 and will provide space for around 460...
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