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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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The power struggle for the Panama Canal has begun Open AI, ChatGPT from 24/02/2026
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digital+ contribution Panama Canal showdown - Panama takes control of strategic container terminals

Panama Canal showdown: Panama takes control of important container terminals on the Panama Canal. The conflict with China shows the growing geopolitical importance of the waterway....
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Photo: Project ELF from German Naval Yards, GNYK
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German Naval Yards - the super order

GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel signs new contract for the construction of a superyacht hull over 100 metres long for a superyacht GNYK announces that the contract has been awarded by Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R). A&R is internationally recognised for its exceptional capabilities in the construction of bespoke superyachts. The project includes the...

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VSM Association News February 2022 published with a "bang"
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VSM and IG Metall Küste call for decisive action plan for maritime industry

VSM and IG Metall Küste: The maritime industry in Germany faces considerable growth opportunities - but needs clear political priorities and a reliable framework....
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Photo: Tender Mosel, A 512, Michael Nitz
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Tender "Mosel" to the Aegean Sea

The tender „Mosel“ will leave its home port of Kiel on 23 March 2026 to take over the German contribution to Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the NATO support mission in the Aegean for several months. It will replace the tender „Elbe“, which has been in service as a command platform since November 2025. Commander Armin...

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RFA tankers „Wave Knight“ and „Wave Ruler“. Picture: Royal Navy
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Royal Navy - Great Britain separates from tanker duo

Royal Navy: The British fleet tankers RFA "Wave Knight" and "Wave Ruler" have been sold to the Inocea Group. The "civilian" supply vessel model raises new questions about maritime operational capability....
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Dutch frigate „De Ruyter“ departs for Indo-Pacific Deployment. Picture: Dutch MoD
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digital+ contribution Dutch Navy continues presence mission in the Indo-Pacific

Dutch Navy: The Dutch air defence and commando frigate HNLMS De Ruyter departs for a five-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific. The mission combines maritime presence, international cooperation and participation in multinational exercises....
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