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Photo: (from left) Ulrich Grillo, Michael Rüdiger and Susanne Wiegand are new DCGK members, DCGK, DICO-German Institute for Compliance
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Corporate Governance Maritime Industry Germany

Corporate Governance maritime industry Germany - New DCGK members show the close connection between corporate governance and the maritime industry. Personnel decisions have a direct impact on shipbuilding and safety....
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Gorch Fock sails across the Atlantic

Gorch Fock sails across the Atlantic: On Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 12 noon, the Gorch Fock, the German Navy's sail training ship, will set sail on a major foreign training voyage (AAR)....
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China's secret navy - a Deutsche Welle report in English. Photo: DW
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China's fishing militia as a power-political factor

While in the Middle East the presidents of the USA and Israel are keeping the air on fire, far away in the East China Sea, China is temporarily changing the topography of entire sea areas with its maritime militia consisting of thousands of paramilitary fishing boats. Between Taiwan and Japan - in the middle of the East China Sea (ECS) - the...

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Iran conflict and the critical maritime situation

Iran conflict: The situation has changed slightly since the last situation report on 26 March 2026. Israel and the USA continue to attack targets in Iran using stand-off weapons. The neighbouring states are still defending themselves with defensive measures. IRN continues to attack the states in the Persian Gulf with ballistic missiles and drones.
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Scandlines ferry THE BALTIC WHALE is loaded automatically. Photo: Scandlines
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digital+ contribution The Baltic Whale - Battery ferry for the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Whale - battery ferry for the Baltic Sea - connects Germany and Denmark on the Vogelfluglinie. The project shows how electric shipping works in regular operation....
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USS "Gerald R. Ford" in 2017 - the most modern U.S. aircraft carrier of the Ford class. Photo: U.S. Navy
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U.S. Aircraft Carriers - Modernisation (updated)

U.S. aircraft carriers have been an integral part of the U.S. Navy for over 100 years. The modern Ford-class units are replacing the older Nimitz-class units that have been the backbone of the fleet for decades. The new modern aircraft carriers bring the latest technology on board and set new standards....
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Crude oil tanker GRINCH released after penalty payment. Photo: French General Staff
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digital+ contribution Shadow fleet Russia - Bypassing EU sanctions comes at a price

Shadow fleet Russia - The tanker Grinch was stopped by France and only released after a million-euro fine....
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RSS Invincible from TKMS Photo: Michael Nitz

TKMS intensifies cooperation with Singapore

TKMS deepens cooperation with Singapore - TKMS and the marine division of ST Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint maintenance and service centre for Singapore and international operators of TKMS submarines....
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Photo: Course of the „Aquaductus“ hydrogen pipeline“
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digital+ contribution Aquaductus Hydrogen Pipeline North Sea - between progress and resistance

Aquaductus Hydrogen Pipeline North Sea: The hydrogen project enters a new phase. The planned pipeline through the North Sea remains controversial between the energy transition, nature conservation and regional interests....
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Photo: (from left to right): Dr Sabine Schulz, Head of Maritime Economy at IHK Schleswig-Holstein, Dr Reinhard Lüken, Managing Director VSM, Minister of Economic Affairs Claus-Ruhe Madsen, Malte Witowski, Managing Director Friesland-Kabel GmbH and IHK President Knud Hansen.
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Schleswig-Holstein's maritime industry as a strategic location factor

Maritime Industry Schleswig-Holstein - The Chamber of Industry and Commerce is calling for better framework conditions for the maritime industry in Schleswig-Holstein. Authorisations, infrastructure and skilled workers determine competitiveness....
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