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Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Gepostet von | 26 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

It is an important signal for Papenburg as a shipbuilding location: the Japanese Oriental Land Company (OLC) has commissioned Meyer Werft to build a cruise ship modelled on the "Disney Wish". The shipbuilding contract was signed in Tokyo on 9 July. Travelling fun with Mickey and Co. OLC is the operator of Disney theme parks and hotels, such as Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Ambassador Hotel. Now the company wants to enter the cruise business and has reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company (WDC) to bring the magic of Disney cruises to the Japanese market for the first time. On board are premises...

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The "Gorch Fock" has a new commander

The "Gorch Fock" has a new commander

Gepostet von | 25 Jul 2024 | , , | 0

Handover of command at Kiel-Wik naval base Today, Thursday 25 July, the commander of the Mürwik Naval School, Flotilla Admiral Jens Nemeyer, handed over command of the German Navy's sail training ship from Captain Andreas-Peter Graf von Kielmansegg to Frigate Captain Elmar Bornkessel. The old man After a good two years in command of the German sail training ship, Graf von Kielmansegg is leaving the ship: "After my predecessor successfully brought the ship out of the shipyard and back into service, it was an exciting task to continue on this path." The aim was to promote the confidence of the regular crew and to resume the training of officer candidates. "If I can contribute anything to this...

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Netherlands: Innovative and pragmatic

Netherlands: Innovative and pragmatic

Gepostet von | 23 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants to strengthen and protect its own defence industry and is working together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs on a corresponding law consisting of three parts: + A sectoral investment test to prevent mergers, takeovers and investments in suppliers from becoming a risk for the deployment of the armed forces. + A declaration of suitability for Dutch companies bidding for contracts abroad: among other things, companies are scrutinised for undesirable interference by other countries in their management structure. Access marineforum digital+ Already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your...

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60 years of mine divers

60 years of mine divers

Gepostet von | 22 Jul 2024 | , , | 2

The family of mine divers celebrated a whole weekend - in the truest sense of the word... People don't like to hear that the mine divers are an elite little squad. That they are one big family is more likely. And the fact that mine divers have a strong bond with each other across generations and ranks was really lived out on the occasion of their 60th birthday. On 19 July, the company, which has been the home of all mine divers for many years, was the venue for a rendezvous between the active members and the numerous former members. Many had travelled there with their camper vans and relatives. On Saturday, 20 July, it was family day in Eckernförde....

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US floating pier off Gaza to be dismantled

US floating pier off Gaza to be dismantled

Gepostet von | 20 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The USA speaks of a great success - but aid organisations describe "Port Gaza" as a "230 million dollar failure"! So why is this pier now being dismantled and withdrawn? Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Deputy Commander of the United States Central Command (Tampa/Florida), speaks very highly of the American pier off Gaza and praises its efficiency: a volume of 9,000 tonnes of relief supplies was handled via this pier, corresponding to around 425 fully loaded articulated lorries. Of course, the floating pier occasionally had to be closed or repaired due to damage caused by bad weather conditions and was therefore temporarily out of action. But now this maritime mission...

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