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Ocean-going tugs "Made in China" for the German Navy

Ocean-going tugs "Made in China" for the German Navy

Posted by | 21 Jun 2024 | , , , | 0

Das Beschaffungsamt der Bundeswehr hat einen weiteren Hochseeschlepper für die Deutsche Marine gebraucht gekauft. Der Schlepper soll unter dem Namen "Borkum" fahren und wurde aufgrund seines geringen Alters von nur zwei Jahren ausgewählt. Die Kaufsumme liegt nach Angaben aus Koblenz im niedrigen zweistelligen Millionen-Euro-Bereich. Die Beschaffung wurde innerhalb von fünf Monaten realisiert. Derzeit fährt der Schlepper „Britoil Guardian“ unter der Flagge Singapurs mit der IMO Nummer 9797280. Gebaut wurde das Schiff bei Guangdong Yuexin Ocean Engineering in China unter der Baunummer YX3252S. Die Werft wurde unter diesem Namen erst 2000 gegründet und ist auf den Bau sogenannter AHTS –...

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Indo-Pacific Deployment: Who wants to get on board?

Indo-Pacific Deployment: Who wants to get on board?

Posted by | 20 Jun 2024 | , , , | 0

Indo-Pacific Deployment: Invitation to tender for sailing on board the Indo-Pacific Association of the German Navy Since May 2024, the frigate "Baden-Württemberg" and the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" have been travelling as part of the Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD) until December 2024. The IPD association's next major project is participation in the RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) naval manoeuvre. This major maritime exercise is considered the largest in the world. It is planned and carried out every two years by the US 3rd Fleet. Almost 30 nations take part in RIMPAC 2024. This year's exercise will take place from 29 June to 2 August 2024 in the central Pacific Ocean around the Hawaiian Islands....

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Ships in the shade

Ships in the shade

Posted by | 20 Jun 2024 | , , , | 0

We reported on the new Class 707 naval fuel supply vessels, which have now been laid down. However, the ways in which tankers were procured were not always so ideal. The ancient shipbuilding tradition of hammering a coin into the keel of a ship is said to have existed thousands of years ago, as coins have been found under old ship masts during excavations. This is said to bring good sailing and good luck to the ship and crew at all times. The navy has not been waiting quite as long - but quite a while - for a replacement for the outdated Rhön-class fuel supply vessels. These single-hull tankers are still doing their duty thanks to professional crews, but...

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F 126 - Ship 5 and 6: a difficult birth

F 126 - Ship 5 and 6: a difficult birth

Posted by | 19 Jun 2024 | , , , | 0

The good news: the contractually anchored option for two more ships can be exercised following the decision of the German Bundestag's Budget Committee on 12 June. On 19 June 2024 - exactly four years after the construction contract for the first batch was signed - the contract for the second batch of two F 126 ships was signed in Koblenz at the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). The construction contract signed on 19 June 2020 provided for the procurement of four units. The construction of two further units would be possible via an option to be exercised within two years....

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Oslo - UECC achieves its own emissions reduction target

Oslo - UECC achieves its own emissions reduction target

Posted by | 18 Jun 2024 | , , , | 0

United European Car Carriers (UECC), an innovative Norwegian maritime transport company, has been investing in alternative fuels for years and more than doubled the use of biofuels in its fleet of ships last year. The shipping company's goal is to reduce emissions by at least 45 per cent by 2030. After all, the low-emission concepts save port fees and, as a car transporter, it would be difficult to ship e-cars across Europe without wondering whether ship propulsion with carbon-based fuels is still in keeping with the times, according to UECC. The company already received the Bremen "Green Shipping Award" in 2019 for the conversion and renewal of its fleet. The innovative installation of battery hybrid technology in...

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