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Hamburg: Technological leap for sea rescue

Hamburg: Technological leap for sea rescue

Gepostet von | 11 Feb 2025 | , , , | 0

Newly developed camera systems are to be used as artificial eyes to significantly improve the automated search for shipwrecked persons. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is researching this new technology together with the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS). Challenge At a distance, in poor visibility and at night, the eyes of all sea rescuers quickly reach their limits. Infrared cameras and residual light amplifiers are good at detecting larger objects. But access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Here it goes...

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P-8A Poseidon Germany: First aircraft completed

P-8A Poseidon Germany: First aircraft completed

Gepostet von | 11 Feb 2025 | , , | 0

The P-8A Poseidon Deutschland becomes reality! Boeing has completed the first aircraft for the German Navy. It will be stationed in Nordholz and replace the outdated P-3C Orion. The first of eight P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) ordered for the German Navy has been completed at aircraft manufacturer Boeing in Seattle. The aircraft bears the identification 63+01 and was painted in the colours of the naval aviators. The functional system check and the installation of the military equipment for weapon systems, detection and communication systems will now follow. This will turn the civilian Boeing 737 into a state-of-the-art submarine hunter. The handover to the Naval Air Wing 3...

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Frigate Sachsen receives digital radio from Motorola

Frigate Sachsen receives digital radio from Motorola

Gepostet von | 10 Feb 2025 | , , , | 0

Frigate Sachsen receives modernised digital radio The frigate Sachsen relies on modern communication technology. A new TETRA radio system will ensure a secure and reliable connection on board in future. The modernisation of the digital radio on the frigate Sachsen ensures secure and reliable communication. A TETRA digital radio solution from Motorola Solutions is now in use. It improves communication on board - especially for ship security teams, damage control forces and operational command. Frigate Sachsen digital radio: New communication solution on board In future, the frigate Sachsen will be equipped with portable TETRA handheld radios MTP8550Ex from Motorola Solutions. These will enable interference-free and secure communication via digital radio. At the official commissioning ceremony, Axel Kukuk,...

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Hamburg: Fire on German warship

Hamburg: Fire on German warship

Gepostet von | 6 Feb 2025 | , , , | 6

During the night from Monday to Tuesday, there was a fire on the reconnaissance vessel "Alster" (Oste class 423), which is currently undergoing scheduled repairs in the floating dock of the Norderwerft shipyard in Hamburg harbour. According to initial information, there was a fire in an electrical distribution box. Crew members were able to extinguish the fire quickly. The fire brigade that was called out subsequently checked the scene of the fire. The fire broke out at around 1.16 am, a fire service spokesperson told TAG24. As a precautionary measure, fire boats also travelled to the dock, but they were not needed. According to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), there was no damage to the unit.

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Russian oil tanker sanctions: Pressure on shadow fleet grows

Russian oil tanker sanctions: Pressure on shadow fleet grows

Gepostet von | 6 Feb 2025 | , , , | 0

Russian oil tankers are coming under increasing pressure due to the latest sanctions imposed by the USA, EU and the UK. Panama and Barbados have already cancelled several ships from their flag registers. The current sanctions against Russian oil tankers mean that many ships have to look for a new flag state. The sanctions are putting increasing pressure on Moscow's shipping network. After Panama has already removed almost 70 ships from its register, Barbados is now following suit: The Caribbean state's shipping registry announced that 46 ships from the Russian shadow fleet would be flagged out. The owners have been asked to take up the country's flag due to new British sanctions. Flag states play a central role in ensuring compliance with safety standards...

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