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Egyptian Navy - Navbase Gargoub inaugurated

At the beginning of July in Gargoub, halfway from Alexandria to the Libyan border, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated a 1000 metre long deep-water (14 m) harbour pier as the largest national naval base, TKMS in Kiel handed over the S 44 submarine, the fourth of the 209/1400 mod type, to the Egyptian Navy. They replace the four boats of the outdated Romeo class that were taken over from China in the 1980s and converted to American Sub-Harpoon and Mk37 wire-guided torpedoes. In April, Egypt also became the 34th member of the Combined Maritime Force (CMF), the three Coalition Task Forces that have been in existence since 2002.

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Fourth trainee network meeting - from the idea to the 3D model

On 25 August 2021, the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN) organised the fourth trainee network meeting together with MakerCube. Participants were able to get hands-on in workshops and had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the diversity of additive manufacturing, regardless of their training profession. Digital manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, are becoming increasingly important for maritime companies. Whether for the construction of models, the production of prototypes and small series or the repair of components. Using the necessary tools requires not only digital skills, but also curiosity and knowledge of the possibilities. That's why the aim of this network meeting was to get trainees interested in solutions and their...

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Dialogue forum: Sea.innovation

Invitation | Dialogue forum: Meer.Innovation | 07.09.2021, 19.00 | Online The Kiel Munition Clearance Week 2021 will take place from 06-10 September 2021. It is the first international conference on the topic of munitions clearance in the sea. The Hermann Ehlers Academy invites you under the title "Dialogue Forum: Sea.innovation". At the conference, guests will discuss innovations in the maritime sector. In particular, the focus will be on how these can contribute to solving current challenges in relation to environmental protection. Different perspectives will be discussed. In essence, the following questions will be addressed: What significance does this topic have for the maritime industry and...

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Change of flag in the Aegean

Frigate Schleswig-Holstein takes over from frigate Lübeck On 1 September 2021, the contingent commander of the 19th German contingent of the NATO Aegean Support Force, Captain Stephan Küttler, carried out the flagship change. The frigate Schleswig-Holstein under the command of frigate captain Andreas Mückusch is now the new lead ship. The frigate Lübeck, under the command of FKpt Kai Röckel, has happily embarked on its homeward transit to Wilhelmshaven. But she will continue to be challenged and will not get a long break to catch her breath. "The Schleswig-Holstein is highly motivated after successfully completing operational training and the commander and crew are looking forward to the deployment with confidence..."

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