Category: Security policy

MS & D - Importance of maritime safety

Welcome to the most important shipping industry event in the world: SMM 2024 is in full swing with around 40,000 participants from over 120 countries. It is a unique platform for business, exchange of ideas and cooperation. More than 2,000 exhibiting companies will provide an insight into the latest state of the art. Key areas such as future fuels, sustainability, decarbonisation and innovation through AI will dominate the discussions. With a unique programme of networking, conferences and many small "come togethers", SMM is the industry event of the year. From stand parties to business talks, everything is possible. Here in Hamburg, the "United Nations...

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Half-time for the Indo-Pacific Squadron

Since May 2024, the frigate "Baden-Württemberg" and the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" have been underway as part of the Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD) until December 2024. Previous milestones for the naval unit include participation in "Fleetweek" in New York, the passage of the Panama Canal, the joint transit with friends and partners from Mexico, Peru, Canada and the USA as well as participation in the world's largest US-led naval manoeuvre "RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific)". "No matter what challenges my men and women were faced with - whether participating in RIMPAC or working with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force - my unit did a great job....

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"SeaKing Mk 41 flight operations ended"

reported the Commodore of MFG 5, Captain Carsten Holtgreve, to the Commander of the Naval Aviation Command, Captain Broder Nielsen. Prior to this, the squadron commander, frigate captain Thomas Richter, had signed off the last two helicopters after they had landed. The members of the entire squadron were on board the 89 + 63, which has now become a cult retro livery, and the 89 + 58, which was painted in a special livery. Together, they had prepared the last Kings' with dignity and recognisable melancholy for their last outing, showed what they could do once again and then touched down for the last time. The hovering time beforehand was very long so that all the photographers...

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

On Monday, 2 September at 08:50 a.m., the ceremony to award the combat medal to the crew of the frigate "Hessen" took place. The national and EU medals were also awarded. The frigate and its crew members are the first closed contingent of the Bundeswehr to be honoured with this operational medal. The event honours the exceptional commitment and special services of the crew members, who have made a significant contribution to security and stability in the Red Sea as part of EUNAVFOR (European Union Naval Force) Aspides. The award ceremony will take place in the presence of Parliamentary State Secretary Siemtje Möller and high-ranking military representatives, such as...

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Friesland-Kabel concludes framework agreement with tkms

Friesland Kabel announces that it has signed a long-term contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the supply of cables to equip submarines. According to Friesland-Kabel, the successful conclusion of the contract strengthens its position as a reliable partner in the maritime supply industry in both the civil and military sectors. According to the Norderstedt-based company, the trust placed in the quality and reliability of Friesland-Kabel's services marks another milestone in the company's successful history. The Friesland-Kabel team is looking forward to the long-term and cooperative partnership with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.and contribute to the high performance and reliability of the...

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