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China's secret navy - a Deutsche Welle report in English. Photo: DW
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China's fishing militia as a power-political factor

While in the Middle East the presidents of the USA and Israel are keeping the air on fire, far away in the East China Sea, China is temporarily changing the topography of entire sea areas with its maritime militia consisting of thousands of paramilitary fishing boats. Between Taiwan and Japan - in the middle of the East China Sea (ECS) - the...

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US-Carrier George W Bush Photo: US-Navy

Iran conflict and the critical maritime situation

The situation has changed slightly since the last situation report of 26 March 2026. Israel and the USA continue to attack targets in Iran using stand-off weapons. The neighbouring states are still defending themselves with defensive measures. IRN continues to attack the states in the Persian Gulf with ballistic missiles and drones....
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RSS Invincible from TKMS Photo: Michael Nitz

TKMS intensifies cooperation with Singapore

TKMS deepens cooperation with Singapore - TKMS and the marine division of ST Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint maintenance and service centre for Singapore and international operators of TKMS submarines....
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Photo: (from left to right): Dr Sabine Schulz, Head of Maritime Economy at IHK Schleswig-Holstein, Dr Reinhard Lüken, Managing Director VSM, Minister of Economic Affairs Claus-Ruhe Madsen, Malte Witowski, Managing Director Friesland-Kabel GmbH and IHK President Knud Hansen.
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Schleswig-Holstein's maritime industry as a strategic location factor

Maritime Industry Schleswig-Holstein - The Chamber of Industry and Commerce is calling for better framework conditions for the maritime industry in Schleswig-Holstein. Authorisations, infrastructure and skilled workers determine competitiveness....
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VSM Association News February 2022 published with a "bang"
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VSM and IG Metall Küste call for decisive action plan for maritime industry

VSM and IG Metall Küste: The maritime industry in Germany faces considerable growth opportunities - but needs clear political priorities and a reliable framework....
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Photo: Tender Mosel, A 512, Michael Nitz
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Tender "Mosel" to the Aegean Sea

The tender „Mosel“ will leave its home port of Kiel on 23 March 2026 to take over the German contribution to Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the NATO support mission in the Aegean for several months. It will replace the tender „Elbe“, which has been in service as a command platform since November 2025. Commander Armin...

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Dutch frigate „De Ruyter“ departs for Indo-Pacific Deployment. Picture: Dutch MoD
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digital+ contribution Dutch Navy continues presence mission in the Indo-Pacific

Dutch Navy: The Dutch air defence and commando frigate HNLMS De Ruyter departs for a five-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific. The mission combines maritime presence, international cooperation and participation in multinational exercises....
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Photo: Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during underway replenishment (RAS). Photo: US Navy/J.Waite
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Iran war maritime situation - aspects after 2 weeks

Iran war - maritime situation after 2 weeks: maritime aspects of the USA/Israel-Iran war a fortnight after the start of operations „Epic Fury“(USA)/„Rising Lion“(ISR) (as of 13 March 2026)....
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Amphibious assault ship DIXMUDE (L9015). Photo: French-Navy

digital+ contribution French Navy launches annual training mission

The French Navy launches the Jeanne d'Arc 2026 training mission. The amphibious assault ship Dixmude and the frigate Aconit deploy across the Indian Ocean to the Indo-Pacific and combine officer training with maritime presence....
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Persian Gulf - Warning on the maritime situation

The German Navy's naval command in Hamburg has issued a situation assessment and warnings The situation in the Persian Gulf remains tense. Israel and the USA are engaging targets in Iran with stand-off weapons. As of 12 March 2026, the littoral states have only defended themselves, after having previously...

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