When the Bonn arrived, it was announced that a mate from the "Bonn" had fallen seriously ill. As reported by the Wilhelmshavener Zeitung, which exclusively accompanied the arrival with naval editor Michael Halama, the navy has already taken action. "Unfortunately, there is always unpleasant news on sea voyages," says Lieutenant Captain Daniel A., press officer of the...
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]It was a stormy night, a hurricane with up to 12 gale force winds swept across northern Germany as the Bonn made its way homewards on the Jade. Overnight one remained directly in front of the...
Following the successful foundation of the association in 2021, the Bundeswehr and Reservists running team is now pleased to announce the official registration of the association and its recognition as a non-profit organisation. The association was founded on 29 November 2021 and has experienced a steady increase in members and supporters since then. With now...
The renewal of the fleet of the Navy's defence technology unit, WTD 71, is progressing. On Friday, 30 June 2023, the first of two newbuildings was christened "Kalkgrund" by the Mayor of Eckernförde, Iris Ploog, in Berne an der Weser. The ceremony was accompanied by music from the Wilhelmshaven Naval Music Corps...
Stormy weather makes a difficult decision necessary The Mürwik Naval School regretfully announced today that the concert could not take place. The reason was the approaching hurricane. For safety reasons, it was not possible to welcome over 700 people to the grounds if it could not be ruled out with complete certainty that bricks from the 100-plus...
The most important thing for me is that I was able to bring all the crew members home safe and sound. The crew showed what they can achieve and make possible and that they can always be relied on. I am extremely proud of their achievements," emphasises the commander. The...
Company anniversary of the Peene shipyard Manuela Schwesig, Minister President of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, congratulates the company For three quarters of a century, Peene workers have been designing, manufacturing and repairing boats and ships with predominantly "grey" paintwork. Once founded by the Soviet military administration, the Lürßen shipbuilding family incorporated the shipyard into their Bremen shipyard group ten years ago. Today, the company builds and repairs...
VSM Annual Report 2022/2023 Cast off, set course for growth! With this motto, the German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association (VSM) is appealing to the federal government and the EU to finally realise the enormous growth prospects, opportunities and tasks for the maritime industry in Germany. These include energy-efficient merchant ships, systems and ships for renewable energies, as well as...
The navy is to receive new fuel supply units On 7 July 2021, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded the contract for the design planning, construction and turnkey delivery of two naval fuel supply vessels to Fr. Today, 29 June 2023, the...
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] On 27 June 2023, the President of the German Naval Association presented the award for Best Boatswain's Mate 2022 in Laboe. Every year, the Best Boatswain's Mate is awarded to the NCO candidate who...
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