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"Not during our watch!"

"Not during our watch!"

Gepostet von | 28 Feb 2022 | , , , | 1

German Navy deploys soldiers from Kiel to the Baltic Sea today Minesweepers "Sulzbach-Rosenberg" and "Homburg", the minesweeper "Siegburg" and the tender "Elbe" are travelling to the Baltic Sea to reinforce NATO's northern flank. In addition, the minesweepers "Datteln" and "Fulda" set off this morning. "Our signal is clear: Not during our watch!" said the commander of the fleet, Vice Admiral Jan C. Kaack. The German Navy had already dispatched the corvette "Erfurt" and the fleet service boat "Alster" on Saturday for the same reason. The current reason for these measures is the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis and the increased threat posed by Germany's partners in particular.

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Möller and Lies welcome LNG terminal for Wilhelmshaven

Möller and Lies welcome LNG terminal for Wilhelmshaven

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"We welcome the announcement by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz that a German LNG terminal is to be located in Wilhelmshaven," commented Siemtje Möller and Olaf Lies on Scholz's announcement in his government statement during today's special session of the German Bundestag. "Germany must be independent in terms of energy supply. Putin's current aggression and the war in Ukraine make it clear that we must not become dependent on Russian gas, as otherwise we risk the security of supply in Germany. An LNG terminal, a project that Olaf Lies and I have long supported for the Wilhelmshaven site, is an important step in this direction. So...

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The world's largest civilian hospital ship is unveiled to the public!

The world's largest civilian hospital ship is unveiled to the public!

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The Global Mercy, the largest civilian hospital ship in the world, docked in Rotterdam on 26 February. The "Global Mercy" is the largest civilian hospital ship in the world. It was planned and built by Mercy Ships. This enabled us to ensure that the "Global Mercy" is perfectly equipped for its mission: to bring free operations and treatment of the highest standard to people who do not have access to it. The Global Mercy is also a training centre where medical staff can be trained. Through training, we want to strengthen the healthcare systems in our countries of operation and pass on expertise. Today and over the next two weeks, we are celebrating...

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DNV: New honorary member and new board

DNV: New honorary member and new board

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The German Nautical Association (DNV) has announced the following personnel news following this year's virtual Annual Members' Meeting on 17 February 2022: Captain Matthias Imrecke is elected as a further Deputy Chairman. Captain Matthias Imrecke is a recognised expert in shipping circles and has been an active member of the Nautical Association of Hamburg for many years. He is a member of the DNV's Standing Technical Committee and most recently successfully headed the "Maritime Expertise" task force there. The Board of the German Nautical Association currently consists of the following persons: Chairman: Captain Christian Suhr Deputy Chairman: Captain Hans-Hermann Lückert Deputy Chairman: Prof. Dr Iven Krämer Deputy Chairman: Captain Matthias...

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Dynamic Manta - NATO sea manoeuvres off Sicily

Dynamic Manta - NATO sea manoeuvres off Sicily

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One thing at a time. After - as reported - Russian units conducted submarine hunting manoeuvres in the eastern Mediterranean from 15 to 25 February, NATO forces have now come together off Italy for one of NATO's two major annual submarine hunting exercises. "Dynamic Manta" (DYMA22) runs from 21 February for a fortnight until well into March and is based at the ports of Catania, Augusta and Syracuse on the eastern side of Sicily, as well as at Sigonella airport (Navy) near Catania and Trapani airport (Air Force) in the west of the island. Multinational participants France, Italy and Greece provide the submarines in both roles (hunter/hunted)....

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