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Submarine christened for Israel

Submarine christened for Israel

Posted by | 14 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

Christening of the 'INS DRAKON' and start of production of the first 'DAKAR' class submarine for the Israeli armed forces under strict safety precautions The shipyard is talking about a milestone: on 12 November 2024, a festive event took place at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Kiel, the christening of the submarine 'INS DRAKON' and the start of production of the first 'DAKAR' class submarine. The ceremony was attended by guests from Germany and Israel, including the inspector of the German Navy. The event is a further step in the cooperation between thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and the Israeli Defence Forces. Oliver Burkhard, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, said: "With...

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Hamburg - Hapag-Lloyd's newbuilding programme

Hamburg - Hapag-Lloyd's newbuilding programme

Posted by | 13 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

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Open Day on 12 November 2024 at the Mürwik Naval Academy

Open Day on 12 November 2024 at the Mürwik Naval Academy

Posted by | 12 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

Visitors will gain insights into various areas of the German Navy's traditional training centre. The "Red Castle by the Sea" opens its doors for the last time in 2024 On 12 November, the Mürwik Naval Academy will open its doors to the public for the last time in 2024 from 13:30 to 16:30. Access is via the guardhouse at Kelmstraße 14, 24944 Flensburg or via the Twedter Mark side gate. Visitors can visit the boat harbour, the staircase, the assembly hall, the portico, the library and climb the school tower to admire the fjord from a new perspective. In addition, the...

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Elsflether Werft - judgements pronounced

Elsflether Werft - judgements pronounced

Posted by | 11 Nov 2024 | , , | 0

In the fraud proceedings involving the former managers of the liquidated Elsflether Werft AG, the Oldenburg Regional Court handed down the last verdicts for the time being on 1 October 2024. A former shipyard board member must go to prison. The proceedings involved corruption, fraud, breach of trust and bribery, among other things. The trial was originally scheduled to last 40 days. However, due to the extensive confessions of the two defendants, fewer witnesses had to be questioned so that the judgements could be pronounced after just 18 trial days. Main defendants The former Elsfleth shipyard in the district of Wesermarsch had been commissioned with the refurbishment of the training sailing ship "Gorch Fock", among other things. The costs had exploded...

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