In response to the tense security situation, the German Navy is reorganising its mine diver training. This will enable dives to greater depths, as the navy must be better prepared for new dangers, according to its inspector, Jan Christian Kaack. This includes ensuring that its own divers cover the average water depths in the Baltic Sea...
On 20 February 2025, the Federal Association of the German Security and Defence Industry (BDSV) and the Federal Association of the German Aerospace Industry (BDLI) called for consistent investment in the production of goods for our security and defence industry. The Munich Security Conference impressively demonstrated that Europe needs to take more responsibility for its defence industry in the transatlantic burden-sharing...
After colliding with a merchant ship, the Nimitz-class carrier was repaired in Souda, Greece On 12 February, an aircraft carrier collided with a merchant ship. Something like this is always sensational, and when it happens in the Mediterranean, in these times, and especially a US carrier, then even more so. What happened? The...
An introduction to the term and its meaning The term "shadow fleet" is frequently used and has recently hit the headlines in connection with the involvement of Western shipping companies. We want to clarify the terminology and the background. To do this, we will refer to an article by the Naval Shipping Administration that deals with the...
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...
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