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Operations centre with rotor blades

Operations centre with rotor blades

Gepostet von | 31 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

The NH 90 has gradually replaced the Sea King, which has proven its worth for decades. The helicopter's modern and flexible equipment enables a wide range of missions. In the 1980s, Germany increasingly focused its defence strategy on interoperability. Due to the very high development costs of new aircraft, the joint initiative of a medium-weight helicopter was born, which can be used not only for the transport of people and material, but also for military rescue missions, special forces operations and for support in emergency and disaster situations by various NATO partners. France, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany were able to consolidate their requirements for a multi-role helicopter and develop it as part of the multinational NATO Helicopter...

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Upheaval in the Middle East

Upheaval in the Middle East

Gepostet von | 28 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

Israel has been fighting its enemies in the region on a massive scale for almost a year and a half. What are the consequences of the fighting for the German Armed Forces and Navy? The Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 has escalated into a war that has shaken the region. Israel has not only fought in the Gaza Strip, but also in Lebanon. There have also been isolated strikes against Iran and Yemen. The Houthi rebels in Yemen have been attacking ships in the Red Sea for more than a year. Now that ceasefires are in place in Lebanon and Gaza, an initial analysis can be made. After 7 October, the...

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Job with danger and depth

Job with danger and depth

Gepostet von | 26 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

Martin Sulanke has been a professional diver for 36 years. He works on the "Atair". In an interview on board, he explains what his job entails and why it can be dangerous underwater. "I originally come from deep-sea fishing," says Sulanke, who wears a white stubbly beard, a silver earring and a red cap. The 61-year-old, who now lives in Bad Schwartau near Lübeck, comes from the former GDR. He later joined a hydraulic engineering company and trained as a professional diver. After the end of the GDR, he joined the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). He has served the authority for 34 years, which...

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The wreck seekers from the Atair

The wreck seekers from the Atair

Gepostet von | 24 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency plays a key role in ensuring safety in German waters. Divers from the agency search for underwater obstacles in the Elbe. On the Elbe, between Hamburg and the estuary. A northern German autumn day, the water is grey-brown, sometimes it rains. Large ships pass by, heading for the Hanseatic city or the North Sea. A boat rocks on the waves, "Ruden" is written on the bow. Three hoses in blue, yellow and orange, wound around each other in a spiral, lead from the boat into the depths. They lead down to Tjark Lange. The diver is travelling towards the bottom. The blue hose is used to...

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Caterpillar C280: Versatile all-rounder in marine propulsion

Caterpillar C280: Versatile all-rounder in marine propulsion

Gepostet von | 21 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

When it comes to reliability in marine propulsion systems, Caterpillar plays a leading role with its C280 engines. Giulia Biancotto from Caterpillar Marine Power Systems, Hamburg, talks in an interview about the strengths of Caterpillar products and current developments. We are here to talk about Caterpillar and the C280 engine. Why do we need to know about the engine? The engine was developed by Caterpillar in the 1980s. It's a compact medium-speed diesel engine with 16 cylinders and two single-stage turbochargers, called the C280 because it has a bore of 280 mm - just over 11 inches. It is known for access marineforum digital+...

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