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Can it be a little earlier?

Can it be a little earlier?

Posted by | 29 Jan 2021 | , , , | 0

Mal etwas Neues aus dem Schiffbau: Die niederländische Werft Damen hat im vergangen Dezember mit dem Schnitt der ersten Stahlplatten für das Combat Support Ship „Den Helder“ begonnen. Was daran besonders ist? Eigentlich waren diese Arbeiten erst für Februar 2021 geplant. Doch dann haben die Planer die umfangreichen Corona-Maßnahmen auf der Werft im rumänischen Galati und bei den Zulieferern noch einmal genauer unter die Lupe genommen. Sie prognostizierten, dass die Arbeiten möglicherweise langsamer als geplant voranschreiten könnten und zogen den Brennstart um zwei Monate vor. Damit soll trotz der Einschränkungen die rechtzeitige Ablieferung der „Den Helder“ sichergestellt werden. Das...

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Crew change in the South Atlantic

Crew change in the South Atlantic

Posted by | 23 Jan 2021 | , , , | 0

On 1 February 2021, Lufthansa is launching the longest passenger flight in its history. At the same time, it is one of the most unusual flights the airline has ever carried out. On behalf of the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) in Bremerhaven, the Lufthansa Group's most sustainable aircraft, an Airbus A350-900, will fly 13,700 kilometres non-stop from Hamburg to Mount Pleasant on the Falkland Islands.

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The commander stays at home

The commander stays at home

Posted by | 19 Jan 2021 | , , | 0

Drones - perceptions and expectations on the subject of technical systems that are capable of acting independently have been characterised by the "Terminator" and the technical intelligence behind it, "Skynet", since 1984 at the latest. A machine state with almost unlimited capabilities that are only surpassed by its will to power, boundless amorality and hostility towards humanity. When we talk about "autonomous" systems, the images and story of the "Terminator" are almost automatically brought to mind. The technological reality is very different. Drones fly halfway around the world, tanks and ships without crews guard military installations or search for submarines and, finally, IT-supported command and control systems are part and parcel of...

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Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland e. V. donates value added tax

Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland e. V. donates value added tax

Posted by | 19 Jan 2021 | , , | 0

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. Especially in these times of the global coronavirus pandemic, tireless support for the seafarers on board is very important.

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