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Einsatzgruppenversorger "Bonn" departed from Wilhelmshaven for Operation "Irini".

Einsatzgruppenversorger "Bonn" departed from Wilhelmshaven for Operation "Irini".

Gepostet von | 2 Sep 2021 | , , | 0

It will join Operation European Union Naval Forces Mediterranean (EUNAFVOR MED) "Irini" in the Mediterranean off the coast of Libya. "The crew has done an incredible and great job during the preparation period, so we are ready to go into action," said the commander of the "Bonn", frigate captain Eike Deußen. "Our main mission there will be to contribute to the implementation of the arms embargo against Libya. In addition, the illegal export of oil products from the country is to be prevented and people smuggling and smuggling activities are to be stopped. We feel that we are well trained and well prepared for all of these tasks," says...

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Gorch Fock in Wilhelmshaven

Gorch Fock in Wilhelmshaven

Gepostet von | 1 Sep 2021 | , , , | 0

The Lürssen shipyard proudly announced at the weekend - and rightly so - that the Gorch Fock is back in service today. Under the leadership of the project team led by Sascha Eilers, more than 150 shipyard employees have been working flat out to ensure that the training sailing ship GORCH FOCK has been brought back into shape. Today, the Gorch Fock set sail for Wilhelmshaven and headed down the Weser towards Helgoland. Lürssen took over responsibility for the restoration of this ship in October 2019 and initially moved the barque to Berne. In the spring of this year, the ship was successfully launched and towed to Lemwerder for further outfitting with the help of tugs.

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Recruiting young talent in Russian

Recruiting young talent in Russian

Gepostet von | 31 Aug 2021 | , , , | 1

How does a navy get enough new recruits? A question that arises in many countries around the world, at least as long as the local economy is booming and offers many, often better-paid jobs. While Germany likes to present itself as less military and advertises with soft factors such as free Wi-Fi or far-reaching working time regulations, the Russian navy relies on an early approach and arousing enthusiasm for seafaring. Some time ago, we received a report from the central Russian city of Novosibirsk that cadets from the Karavella Children's Naval Centre were taking part in a maritime exercise on the Glazunov, a Project 780 ship...

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<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Isaac Peral</span> swims again

Isaac Peral swims again

Gepostet von | 31 Aug 2021 | , , , , | 0

After its first planned period in dry dock, the Isaak Peral is now afloat again. In recent weeks, Navantia has completed various tasks on the Spanish company's new submarine, including installing the periscope and commissioning the consoles for the command and weapon deployment system in the operations centre. This week, the consoles will receive the necessary software after the required tests have been completed at Sistemas San Fernando. Over the coming months, the first S-80 plus class boat will remain with Navantia and continue to be equipped. Before the sea trials scheduled for early 2022, the Isaak Peral will return to dry dock.

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