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MS & D - Importance of maritime safety

MS & D - Importance of maritime safety

Posted by | 5 Sep 2024 | , , , , , | 0

Welcome to the most important shipping industry event in the world: SMM 2024 is in full swing with around 40,000 participants from over 120 countries. It is a unique platform for business, exchange of ideas and cooperation. More than 2,000 exhibiting companies will provide an insight into the latest state of the art. Key areas such as future fuels, sustainability, decarbonisation and innovation through AI will dominate the discussions. With a unique programme of networking, conferences and many small "come togethers", SMM is the industry event of the year. From stand parties to business talks, everything is possible. Here in Hamburg, the "United Nations...

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North Sea - E-charging station for ships in test operation

North Sea - E-charging station for ships in test operation

Posted by | 4 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

The Belgian offshore wind farm operator Parkwind recently began testing a charging station for ships, which is connected to its own wind farm "Nobelwind" via a transformer station. The electricity is supplied by 50 wind turbines installed 47 kilometres off the coast of Belgium. The technology developed by British company MJR automatically connects and disconnects ships to the charging station, according to MJR, a UK-based specialist engineering company for electrical energy and automation systems. The company offers turnkey solutions and services for commercial shipping, access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember me Read More

MCN publishes updated guide to increasing ship efficiency

MCN publishes updated guide to increasing ship efficiency

Posted by | 3 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

Efficient ship operations are a decisive lever for more climate-friendly shipping. For this reason, the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN), in collaboration with industry experts, has developed a comprehensive English-language guide to ship efficiency, which is available in an updated version just in time for the start of SMM Hamburg, the world's leading trade fair for the maritime industry. the aim of the guide is to provide an overview of existing regulations in international maritime shipping and to highlight technical options for decarbonisation and improving ship efficiency and to evaluate their impact. The technologies are relevant for both newbuildings and existing ships. An extensive chapter is also devoted to marine fuels.

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Half-time for the Indo-Pacific Squadron

Half-time for the Indo-Pacific Squadron

Posted by | 3 Sep 2024 | , , , | 1

Since May 2024, the frigate "Baden-Württemberg" and the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" have been underway as part of the Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD) until December 2024. Previous milestones for the naval unit include participation in "Fleetweek" in New York, the passage of the Panama Canal, the joint transit with friends and partners from Mexico, Peru, Canada and the USA as well as participation in the world's largest US-led naval manoeuvre "RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific)". "No matter what challenges my men and women were faced with - whether participating in RIMPAC or working with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force - my unit did a great job....

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"SeaKing Mk 41 flight operations ended"

"SeaKing Mk 41 flight operations ended"

Posted by | 2 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

reported the Commodore of MFG 5, Captain Carsten Holtgreve, to the Commander of the Naval Aviation Command, Captain Broder Nielsen. Prior to this, the squadron commander, frigate captain Thomas Richter, had signed off the last two helicopters after they had landed. The members of the entire squadron were on board the 89 + 63, which has now become a cult retro livery, and the 89 + 58, which was painted in a special livery. Together, they had prepared the last Kings' with dignity and recognisable melancholy for their last outing, showed what they could do once again and then touched down for the last time. The hovering time beforehand was very long so that all the photographers...

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