Naval honours: Decorations and service medals have been part of the military tradition of the German naval forces for decades. Take part in the online survey now....
Polarstern II: OPTONAVAL supplies the helicopter visual landing aid system for the new research icebreaker Polarstern II from TKMS. Delivery is planned for 2030....
SNMG 1: The Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG 1) is a permanent NATO maritime task force. It is subordinate to Allied Command Operations within the NATO command structure and is led by Allied Maritime Command, MARCOM for short, in Northwood, UK....
Danish frigate: The Russian corvette RFS Stavropol circled for days near the tunnel construction site between Puttgarden and Roedby. It was accompanied by the Danish frigate HDMS Iver Huitfeldt and a German Federal Police vessel, among others....
Canadian Coast Guard: Canada's Coast Guard is strengthening its Arctic presence with the CCGS „Donjek“. The new AOPS is to carry out patrols, icebreaking and rescue missions....
USS Zumwalt: A fire broke out on board the USS „Zumwalt“ during modernisation. Three sailors were injured, the US Navy is investigating the cause and damage....
Gorch Fock Atlantic: The Gorch Fock continues on her foreign training voyage towards Bermuda. She has already travelled over 2,300 nautical miles astern - with a trade wind, full sail and on course for her next destination. Captain Elmar Bornkessel sends his greetings via Messenger and sends drone video....
Pirate alarm at the IMMH: The International Maritime Museum Hamburg will be showcasing maritime history with 25,000 PLAYMOBIL elements and dioramas by Oliver Schaffer from 8 May 2026....
Strait of Hormuz : The current situation for shipping in the Persian Gulf and the neighbouring waters continues to be characterised by a massive threat. The ceasefire unilaterally announced by the USA and not confirmed by Iran is currently holding....
DLR research vessel: Following the firing launch in February, a new research vessel for the German Aerospace Centre was laid down today....
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