Due to the rise in steel prices, more and more ships are being given up for demolition worldwide. Over the course of a year, the prices for light displacement tonnes (ldt), i.e. empty ships without supplies, fuel, etc., have almost doubled. Pakistani demolishers are said to have paid 580 dollars per container ship ldt. It is expected that the previous...
The keel of the first large LNG tanker of a 15-series for the Russian state shipping company Sovkomflot has been laid at the Zvezda shipyard in Bolshoi Kamen in the Far East, after the first steel cut was made in November 2020. It is "the first ship of this size, loading and icebreaking capacity" to be built at a Russian shipyard,...
The Stralsund shipyard of the pandemic-ridden MV Werften group has delivered the CRYSTAL ENDEAVOUR, the first of originally three expedition cruise ships, to Crystal Expedition Cruises from Los Angeles. The ship has a long construction period behind it, which not only reflects the development of MV Werften GmbH, but also of the German shipbuilding industry. Planned...
The first Class 125 frigate was commissioned just over two years ago. Time for a review of experience. How are our "new" frigates faring? Several members of the Bundestag have recently been asking this question. With their small question on the status of the Frigate 125 (F 125) project, they emphasised the role of the project...
German shipyards have established themselves in lucrative niche markets with innovations and expertise. A visit to Abeking & Rasmussen in Lemwerder. Months ago, I wrote that a trip on the Lower Weser arouses the sailor's curiosity to take a look inside the halls that line the shore. There, where...
Even in turbulent times, Spain relies on a strong military alliance to meet maritime challenges. An interview with the inspector of the Spanish Navy, Admiral Antonio Martorell Lacave. Mr Admiral, first of all, congratulations on your new position! It is a great honour for us to interview you. Also the...
The Spanish navy has a wide range of capabilities. Many classes are national in-house developments with export potential. The Armada Española is one of the oldest navies in the world. It has existed since the end of the 15th century and is now the fifth largest navy in NATO after the navies of the USA, Great Britain, France and Italy....
Despite all the setbacks of the past hundred years, the Gebrüder Friedrich shipyard has always capitalised on its opportunities. The company is also successful as a service provider for the navy. On 5 July 2021, Gebr. Friedrich GmbH & Co. KG Schiffswerft will be 100 years old. And just in time for the anniversary, the...
As Finland turns to the West, it is also modernising its maritime armed forces. The small country is spending a lot of money on this. Finland is a country of extremes in terms of military strategy. With only 5.5 million inhabitants on 338,465 square kilometres, the country is relatively sparsely populated, and the population...
The new survey, wreck search and research vessel Atair 75 metres long, around 17 metres wide, a draught of five metres and a speed of around 13 knots characterise the Atair, the first seagoing government vessel for special tasks with LNG propulsion, low-noise and awarded the Blue Angel for energy-efficient design. In more than...
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