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Iran conflict and the critical maritime situation - Update

Iran conflict: The situation in the Iran conflict and in the Persian Gulf remains highly dynamic. 129 ships with a German connection are affected, 54 of which are in the Persian Gulf...
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Danger of mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

Danger of mines in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran is using the threat of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz as a means of exerting pressure. Just a few mines are enough to massively disrupt shipping traffic....
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Aircraft carrier USS „Enterprise“ and „Charles de Gaulle“. Photo: US Navy
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digital+ contribution Aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is deployed to the eastern Mediterranean

Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier: France relocates the aircraft carrier and strengthens its presence and deterrence in a tense crisis region....
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Photo: (from left) Ulrich Grillo, Michael Rüdiger and Susanne Wiegand are new DCGK members, DCGK, DICO-German Institute for Compliance
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Corporate Governance Maritime Industry Germany

Corporate Governance maritime industry Germany - New DCGK members show the close connection between corporate governance and the maritime industry. Personnel decisions have a direct impact on shipbuilding and safety....
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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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Iran conflict and the critical maritime situation

Iran conflict: The situation has changed slightly since the last situation report on 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
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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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