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Seafarers' working conditions concern us all

Seafarers' working conditions concern us all

Gepostet von | 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

Gepostet von | 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

Gepostet von | 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

Gepostet von | 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

Gepostet von | 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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