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Mitsubishi launches MRRV

Mitsubishi launches MRRV

Posted by | 26 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 0

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is also celebrating: the first of two new vessels for the Philippine Coast Guard was launched today (26 July) with colourful balloons and ribbons at the shipyard in Shimonoseki, southern Japan. The Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRV) will be used for SAR missions, including in heavy weather and for patrols in offshore and coastal areas. Operations against smugglers will be at the centre of activities. The MRRVs, which are almost 97 metres long and displace 2,260 tonnes, can travel at a maximum speed of 24 knots. The operational radius is 4000 nautical miles. In addition to RHIBs, the 67-strong crew will also have a Remotely Operated Battleship at their disposal for the missions.

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Launching of the fourth corvette for Saudi Arabia

Launching of the fourth corvette for Saudi Arabia

Posted by | 26 Jul 2021 | , , , , | 0

The fourth corvette for Saudi Arabia was launched at Navantia in San Fernando in southern Spain last Saturday (24 July). In the presence of the Inspector of the Spanish Navy, Admiral Antonio Martorell Lacave, the Commander of the Saudi Navy, Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily, smashed a bottle of water from Mecca on the bow of the new ship. This was followed by the actual launching ceremony, during which the corvette slid stern-first into her new element. In future, the ship will sail as Jazan and thus bear the name of a city with 100,000 inhabitants in the far south-west of Saudi Arabia. Navantia has...

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Engie Axima equips F 126 with air conditioning and ventilation technology

Engie Axima equips F 126 with air conditioning and ventilation technology

Posted by | 24 Jul 2021 | , , , | 0

On 23 July, the Dutch shipyard Damen and Engie Axima Germany announced their cooperation in the construction of the Class 126 frigates (formerly MKS 180). Engie Axima, formerly Noske-Kaeser, will thus supply the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems as well as the protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards (CBRN) and the refrigeration systems of the future frigates. Engie Axima has a long list of references. Over 300 naval units worldwide use air conditioning and ventilation systems from the Hamburg-based company. CBRN protection from the former Noske-Kaeser is used on over 180 surface units worldwide. The innovative CBRNflex3600 protection system, which is installed in military and civilian ships, enables the filtering of up to...

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First flight of the Polish AW101

First flight of the Polish AW101

Posted by | 23 Jul 2021 | , , , | 0

The latest helicopter destined for the Polish Navy took off from the ground for the first time a few days ago. Built by Leonardo in Yeovil, UK, the AW101 with the registration ZR285 is the first of a total of four aircraft that the Polish armed forces will receive. The maiden flight focussed on basic checks of the airframe and control systems. To this end, the flawless functioning of the engines was tested at various flight speeds. Next on the list are initial checks of the individual mission equipment. Poland decided in favour of the AW101 in April 2019 and placed a corresponding order. The equipment includes an autopilot with SAR mode,...

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Steamship Albatros - a memorial and its history

Steamship Albatros - a memorial and its history

Posted by | 23 Jul 2021 | , , | 2

In the course of her long life, she had many functions: Excursion steamer and cattle transporter, naval tender and refugee ship - the Albatros. Today one of the few attractions of the ageing Baltic resort of Damp, she was launched in 1912 by the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg for the "Vereinigte Flensburg-Ekensunder & Sonderburger Dampfschiffs-Gesellschaft" and travelled the Flensburg Fjord as a passenger steamer until 1969. After being decommissioned and transferred to Damp, a new role had to be found for the old lady. There were plans to convert her into a discotheque, but it was not until 1980 that the German Naval Association and its president at the time, Friedrich...

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