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German government formulates national port strategy

German government formulates national port strategy

Posted by | 20 May 2024 | , , , | 0

After many previous announcements and protracted negotiations, the German government has finally formulated and published a national port strategy. It was welcomed by the federal states, all associations and other stakeholders, albeit with reservations due to the lack of statements on the financing of the ambitious goals. In general, it is said that efficient ports are an important prerequisite for Germany's economic success and general prosperity. They would not only secure the supply of industry, trade and the population, but also directly and indirectly secure up to 5.6 million jobs nationwide. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV...

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Seafarers' working conditions concern us all

Seafarers' working conditions concern us all

Posted by | 17 May 2024 | , , | 0

At the beginning of February, an inspection by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) discovered various shortcomings on a car carrier belonging to the Chinese shipping company Cosco. Among other things, the crew was paid far below the minimum standards set by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in the Maritime Labour Convention. Such abuses are not isolated cases. Time and again, seafarers report precarious working conditions that even violate human rights. However, these are not unique to merchant shipping. Such conditions are also known in manufacturing companies such as the textile or IT industry, or are condoned. This is because large companies deliberately have their goods produced in countries - mostly in the Global South - that...

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IAMD ranges from ASMD to T/BMD

IAMD ranges from ASMD to T/BMD

Posted by | 15 May 2024 | , , | 0

National and alliance defence is once again becoming the focus of attention at NATO. The ability to fend off approaching missiles in an international network is central to this. The Maritime Theater Missile Defence Forum (MTMD Forum) was founded in 1999 on the initiative of the Netherlands, the USA and Germany. In 2004, Australia, the UK, Canada, Italy and Spain joined the forum and confirmed their commitment through a joint Memorandum of Understanding. France and Norway joined in 2009 and 2015, followed by Denmark in 2016. The latest and twelfth member since 2020 is Belgium. They all operate units that are part of the...

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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

Chinas Engagement im Bereich der Logistik reicht weit über die Beteiligung an Häfen hinaus. Unternehmen des Landes verfügen über eine marktbeherrschende Stellung und ermöglichen tiefe Einblicke in weltweite Transportketten. Die amerikanische Maritime Administration (Marad) warnt in einer neuen Verlautbarung vor möglichen Cyberbedrohungen für die Schifffahrt. Nach Einschätzung der Schifffahrtsbehörde seien die Hafenverwaltungen vor potenziellen Cyberattacken nur unzureichend geschützt. Dies betreffe neben ihren operativen Netzwerken, den Verwaltungssystemen und der Software insbesondere die Infrastruktur der Seehäfen selbst. Als Gefährdung gelten alle Systeme, die von ausländischen Unternehmen, insbesondere aus China, hergestellt, installiert und gewartet werden. Zugang marineforum digital+ Sie sind bereits registrierter...

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