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Red Sea: USV defence successful

Red Sea: USV defence successful

Posted by | 19 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

A video was recorded from the M/V "Pumba" in the Red Sea showing how an attack by a drone boat loaded with explosives (USV - unmanned surface vehicle) was repelled. The armed security team deployed on board the "Pumba" opened fire on the USV, causing it to explode at a sufficient distance from the stern. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or...

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Red Sea: Damaged submarine cables are being repaired

Red Sea: Damaged submarine cables are being repaired

Posted by | 14 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

More than a dozen underwater cables have been laid through the Red Sea. At least three of them were probably severed by the anchor of a cargo ship attacked by the Houthi militias. On 18 February 2024, two anti-ship missiles were fired at the bulk carrier "Rubymar" (171 metres, 19,000 tonnes), one of which hit the ship and caused severe damage. The ship sank on 2 March. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all...

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Decarbonisation of the navy

Decarbonisation of the navy

Posted by | 13 Aug 2024 | , , | 0

Environmental protection is a high priority for major shipping companies for a variety of reasons. But will alternative fuels also play a role in the world's navies in the future? While the effects of human activity on the climate are increasingly becoming the focus of attention around the world, the classification society DNV Maritime (Det Norske Veritas, formerly Germanischer Lloyd), like many other companies in the shipping industry, is researching and using alternative fuels. The aim is to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in this sector. However, technical innovations in the shipping industry take time and are not linear, as history shows. It...

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Oslo: New database for seabed minerals

Oslo: New database for seabed minerals

Posted by | 12 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) has signed a memorandum of understanding for co-operation with Denmark and Greenland to collect new data on seabed minerals. Other parties involved are the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card The subscription can be cancelled at any time free of charge For MOV members...

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New German frigates on trend?

New German frigates on trend?

Posted by | 12 Aug 2024 | , , | 0

F 124, F 125 and now F 126: The German Navy's frigates have been increasing their tonnage significantly for years. Is this growth still justified? Construction of the first Class 126 frigate for the German Navy began in December 2023. The ship, which will weigh around 10,000 tonnes, will be the world's largest frigate to date and will be handed over to the German Navy in 2028. Just a few years later, the new Class 127 air defence frigates, which could be up to 12,000 tonnes according to the latest reports, are due to be delivered. This will be the first time that Germany will be building frigates on a scale...

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