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Mine hunting in the Baltic Sea and a "hit" in Kiel harbour

Mine hunting in the Baltic Sea and a "hit" in Kiel harbour

Posted by | 14 May 2024 | , , | 0

The German Navy conducted the Baltic Mine Countermeasures Exercise (BMX I/24) minehunting manoeuvre in the German part of the Baltic Sea from 11 to 21 March with the Estonian minelayer WAMBOLA and the Dutch minehunting vessel WILLEMSTAD. According to a navy spokesperson, sea areas in the Bay of Kiel and the Pomeranian Bay were used for the international mine hunting exercise. Under the leadership of the commander of the 3rd Minesweeping Squadron, Frigate Captain Carsten Schlüter, the German tender RHEIN, the minesweeper patrol boats BAD RAPPENAU and ROTTWEIL as well as the minesweeper DATTELN and the minesweeper PEGNITZ took part in the exercise alongside the Estonian and Dutch units. Not with a mine countermeasure unit, but with...

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USA warns against Chinese port equipment suppliers

USA warns against Chinese port equipment suppliers

Posted by | 13 May 2024 | , , | 0

China's involvement in logistics extends far beyond its participation in ports. The country's companies have a dominant market position and provide deep insights into global transport chains. In a new announcement, the US Maritime Administration (Marad) warns of potential cyber threats to shipping. According to the shipping authority, port authorities are inadequately protected against potential cyberattacks. In addition to their operational networks, administrative systems and software, this applies in particular to the infrastructure of the seaports themselves. All systems that are manufactured, installed and maintained by foreign companies, particularly from China, are considered to be at risk. Access marineforum digital+ You are already a registered...

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German armed forces in the Indo-Pacific

German armed forces in the Indo-Pacific

Posted by | 10 May 2024 | , , | 0

After two years, the German Navy is returning to the Indo-Pacific. Together with the German Air Force, it will take international cooperation in the region to a new level. This year's Indo-Pacific Deployment of the German Air Force and Navy renews the German signal of wanting to contribute more to the security of the community of values in the region. Both branches of the armed forces will be deployed together for several months between the west coast of America and the east coast of Africa. The Bundeswehr has been flying the flag in this region for four years. The first step was taken by the frigate BAYERN with its overseas training cruise from August 2021 to February 2022, followed in summer 2022 by...

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Tight schedule until commissioning

Tight schedule until commissioning

Posted by | 9 May 2024 | , , , | 0

The Rhön-class fuel supply ships made history for almost half a century. The successor ships will bring the latest technology to the navy in future. Firing began at the end of June 2023 and a few weeks later the keel was laid for the first naval fuel supply ship, the German Navy's new Class 707. Naval armaments is pursuing an ambitious schedule with the successors to the two fuel supply vessels Rhön and Spessart. Delivery of the first ship is scheduled for 2025, with the second to follow a year later. With the Class 704, which is currently still in service, the navy has the capability to supply entire task forces with supplies at sea...

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Festgehaltenes Schiff durfte deutschen Hafen verlassen

Festgehaltenes Schiff durfte deutschen Hafen verlassen

Posted by | 8 May 2024 | , , , | 0

Ein russisches Frachtschiff, aus Sankt Petersburg kommend, wurde seit dem 4. März vom deutschen Zoll wegen des Verdachts festgehalten, gegen europäische Russland-Sanktionen zu verstoßen. Nach wochenlanger Überprüfung durfte das Schiff den Hafen von Rostock Mitte April wieder verlassen. Die 193 Meter lange „Atlantic Navigator II“ wird von einer kanadischen Reederei verwaltet und fährt unter der Flagge der Marshallinseln. Das Schiff hatte 251 Container Birkenholz für die USA an Bord. Holz unterliegt zwar den EU-Sanktionen, nicht aber denen der USA, so die Staatsanwaltschaft. Außerdem hatte es angereichertes Uran für US-Kunden geladen, das ebenfalls von den Sanktionen der USA und der...

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