English-language edition of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) Download here: https://esut.de/msc25/
...The French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM is sticking to its longer transit route around the Cape of Good Hope for the time being, although it considers the region to be more stable following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as the group announced in January. The Yemeni Houthi rebels had declared that they would not be able to leave the region after a ceasefire...
The Inspector of the Navy appeared before the press in Berlin with the new Navy Talks format Unfortunately, news about maritime events does not always find the recipients it needs to turn insights into action. Hardly anyone knows this better than Vice Admiral Jan Kaack. So he...
Frigate Sachsen receives modernised digital radio The frigate Sachsen relies on modern communication technology. A new TETRA radio system will ensure a secure and reliable connection on board in future. The modernisation of the digital radio on the frigate Sachsen ensures secure and reliable communication. A TETRA digital radio solution from Motorola Solutions is now in use....
During the night from Monday to Tuesday, there was a fire on the reconnaissance vessel "Alster" (Oste class 423), which is currently undergoing scheduled repairs in the floating dock of the Norderwerft shipyard in Hamburg harbour. According to initial information, there was a fire in an electrical distribution box. Crew members were able to extinguish the fire quickly. The fire brigade that was called out checked...
Russian oil tankers are coming under increasing pressure due to the latest sanctions imposed by the USA, EU and the UK. Panama and Barbados have already cancelled several ships from their flag registers. The current sanctions against Russian oil tankers mean that many ships have to look for a new flag state. The sanctions are putting increasing pressure on Moscow's shipping network. After...
Swearing-in ceremony and solemn pledge at the Naval Operations School On Thursday, 6 February 2025, at 5 p.m., 175 soldiers will take their solemn pledge at the Naval Operations School. The commanding officer, Captain Andreas Seidl, will administer the oath to the recruits. In doing so, they are publicly pledging their loyalty to the...
"Yantar" - Russian reconnaissance ship: activities at the turn of the year 2024/25 and international reactions "Yantar" - research vessel or espionage threat? The Russian reconnaissance vessel "Yantar" is once again causing unrest in European waters. Officially listed as an oceanographic research vessel, it is suspected of exploring critical underwater infrastructure. Western security analysts are keeping a close eye on the ship as it is being used for espionage...
The famous US aircraft carrier, the "John F. Kennedy" (CV-67), has embarked on its final journey to be scrapped. Plans to turn the veteran into a floating museum have failed for cost reasons, but the story will continue. From 16 January, three tugs towed the "Big John" from the anchorage off Philadelphia the...
Chuck Ridgway, US-American, takes up the cudgels for the German Navy - our capabilities from an international perspective. It's true that not everything is going well in the German Navy - and that's a good thing to complain about! However, it is quite another to emphasise the achievements of the Navy's servicemen and women and the leading position of German...
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