Category: Security policy

USA - Senate to ratify Convention on the Law of the Sea

USA - Senate to ratify Convention on the Law of the Sea

Gepostet von | 11 Apr 2024 | , , , | 1

An influential group of former military and political leaders has called on the US Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Only then can the country assert its claim to areas in international waters where important minerals such as copper, nickel, cobalt, manganese and rare earths will be mined in the future. These are considered crucial in the USA for the green energy transition, for military applications and to avoid falling behind in competition with China in global supply chains for critical minerals. Ratification is therefore considered essential, also in order to be credible in maritime disputes and to negotiate on an equal footing...

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"Any bad day at sea is still better than a good day at the office"

"Any bad day at sea is still better than a good day at the office"

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

Change at the helm of F125 Crew "Charlie" On Thursday, 11 April 2024, the commander of the 4th Frigate Squadron, Kapitän zur See Matthias Schmitt, will hand over command of F125 Crew "Charlie" from Frigate Captain Stefan Rappelt to Frigate Captain Bogislav-Jesko von Puttkamer. Frigate Captain Rappelt took command of the crew "Charlie" almost exactly two years ago. His time in command included the commissioning of the frigate F125 "Rheinland-Pfalz" and proof of the full operational capability of the F125 ship class. Frigate Captain Rappelt will be deployed as Chief of Staff at IPD 2024. Frigate Captain von Puttkamer, who has been in charge of the F125 after...

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Hamburg: Hapag-Lloyd calls for quick decision on Köhlbrand crossing

Hamburg: Hapag-Lloyd calls for quick decision on Köhlbrand crossing

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

Will the Köhlbrand Bridge in Hamburg harbour be replaced by a tunnel or a new bridge? Or can the old bridge perhaps be preserved, at least for cars? New construction without demolition A second Köhlbrand Bridge would be the most sensible solution in economic, ecological and architectural terms, says the Hamburg Monument Association. It has long been calling for a review of whether the old bridge can be preserved. Gunther Bonz, the former President of the Port of Hamburg Business Association, had previously stated that the old bridge might not have to be demolished in view of the changing route plans of container shipping companies such as Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, thus reigniting the debate on the preservation of the old bridge....

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Aspides: what has it achieved so far?

Aspides: what has it achieved so far?

Gepostet von | 10 Apr 2024 | , , | 0

68 ships have been protected - ten drones and four missiles were destroyed in eleven attacks The EU's Operation Aspides aims to protect merchant ships from attacks by Yemeni Houthi militiamen. According to High Representative Josep Borrell, 68 ships have been protected since 23 February and eleven attacks in the Red Sea have been repelled. At the specially convened press conference on 8 April, he expressed his satisfaction with the result that the EU is proving to be a maritime security guarantor. Particularly in light of the fact that four EU ships are currently securing maritime traffic in the "purely defensive operation", as Borrell emphasised on several occasions (mission component 1...

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Denmark - Shipowners' association fears end for Danish seafarers

Denmark - Shipowners' association fears end for Danish seafarers

Gepostet von | 9 Apr 2024 | , , , | 0

Danske Rederier (Danish Shipping), one of Denmark's oldest and most influential shipping organisations, has spoken out against a proposal to abolish tax breaks for Danish seafarers. Specifically, according to the Danish Shipowners' Association, this concerns a regulation that was introduced with broad government support in 1988 to secure the future of the Danish seafaring tradition. One of the provisions is that Danish and foreign seafarers on Danish ships do not have to pay tax on their wages. An expert committee commissioned by the government had drawn up proposals and alternatives for reducing subsidies. One of these proposals, which could save the government more than 276 million euros,...

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