Category: Shipping

North Sea - E-charging station for ships in test operation

North Sea - E-charging station for ships in test operation

Posted by | 4 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

The Belgian offshore wind farm operator Parkwind recently began testing a charging station for ships, which is connected to its own wind farm "Nobelwind" via a transformer station. The electricity is supplied by 50 wind turbines installed 47 kilometres off the coast of Belgium. The technology developed by British company MJR automatically connects and disconnects ships to the charging station, according to MJR, a UK-based specialist engineering company for electrical energy and automation systems. The company offers turnkey solutions and services for commercial shipping, access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember me Read More

MCN publishes updated guide to increasing ship efficiency

MCN publishes updated guide to increasing ship efficiency

Posted by | 3 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

Efficient ship operations are a decisive lever for more climate-friendly shipping. For this reason, the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN), in collaboration with industry experts, has developed a comprehensive English-language guide to ship efficiency, which is available in an updated version just in time for the start of SMM Hamburg, the world's leading trade fair for the maritime industry. the aim of the guide is to provide an overview of existing regulations in international maritime shipping and to highlight technical options for decarbonisation and improving ship efficiency and to evaluate their impact. The technologies are relevant for both newbuildings and existing ships. An extensive chapter is also devoted to marine fuels.

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Presentation of the combat medal to the crew of the frigate "Hessen"

Presentation of the combat medal to the crew of the frigate "Hessen"

Posted by | 2 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

Am Montag, den 2. September um 08:50 Uhr, fand die feierliche Zeremonie zur Verleihung der Gefechtsmedaille an die Besatzung der Fregatte "Hessen" statt. Neben ihr wurde zusätzlich die nationale sowie die EU-Medaille verliehen. Die Fregatte und ihre Besatzungsangehörigen sind das erste geschlossene Kontingent der Bundeswehr, das mit dieser Einsatzmedaille ausgezeichnet wird. Die Veranstaltung würdigt den außergewöhnlichen Einsatz und die besonderen Verdienste der Besatzungsmitglieder, die im Rahmen von EUNAVFOR (European Union Naval Force) Aspides einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Sicherheit und Stabilität im Roten Meer geleistet haben. Die Verleihung findet im Beisein der Parlamentarischen Staatssekretärin Siemtje Möller und hochrangigen Militärvertretern, wie...

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Rhön back!

Rhön back!

Posted by | 30 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

The fuel transporter "Rhön" is expected to return to its home port of Wilhelmshaven on Saturday, 31 August 2024. The ship has been participating in the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG 1) as the German contribution to the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force Maritime (VJTF M) since 1 April 2024. The operational area was the North Sea, Baltic Sea and North Atlantic. The "Rhön", as a floating refuelling station, ensured the supply of fuel for the participating NATO partners. This contribution significantly increased the sea endurance and endurance of the SNMG 1, as well as effectively supporting the VJTF M's ability to act and its high level of readiness. The "Rhön"...

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The navy and the evil empire

The navy and the evil empire

Posted by | 27 Aug 2024 | , , , | 1

Music on board a navy ship! Not really, it wasn't Helene Fischer breathlessly gyrating in the sails of the "Gorch Fock", that would have been a real news item with a scandalous attitude. The information that the corvette "Braunschweig" paid a visit to London wasn't really interesting enough either. After all, this is routine among NATO partners. Incoming and outgoing music for naval units is also completely normal, so it wasn't a big deal either. If it had been announced that the Imperial March, known as Darth Vader's Theme, was to be played in honour of London and the British Empire, that would have been more likely. After all, the London Symphony Orchestra under...

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