Category: Shipping

The "Gorch Fock" has a new commander

The "Gorch Fock" has a new commander

Gepostet von | 25 Jul 2024 | , , | 0

Handover of command at Kiel-Wik naval base Today, Thursday 25 July, the commander of the Mürwik Naval School, Flotilla Admiral Jens Nemeyer, handed over command of the German Navy's sail training ship from Captain Andreas-Peter Graf von Kielmansegg to Frigate Captain Elmar Bornkessel. The old man After a good two years in command of the German sail training ship, Graf von Kielmansegg is leaving the ship: "After my predecessor successfully brought the ship out of the shipyard and back into service, it was an exciting task to continue on this path." The aim was to promote the confidence of the regular crew and to resume the training of officer candidates. "If I can contribute anything to this...

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Maritime piracy: fewer attacks on ships, but no reason to sound the all-clear

Maritime piracy: fewer attacks on ships, but no reason to sound the all-clear

Gepostet von | 19 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

From an ICC Germany press release The latest report on piracy and armed robbery at sea for the first half of 2024 shows that there have been fewer attacks compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, caution is still required. In its report for the first half of 2024, published on 11 July 2024, the ICC's International Maritime Bureau (IMB) recorded a total of 60 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships - slightly fewer than in the same period last year (65 incidents). 84% of the targeted ships were successfully boarded (46) or hijacked (four) by the perpetrators; two ships were shot at and...

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New water reservoir planned for the Panama Canal

New water reservoir planned for the Panama Canal

Gepostet von | 18 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is planning to build a new additional water reservoir to ensure the maximum passage of 36 ships per day even during periods of drought. The Indio River Reservoir project would become part of the existing artificial lakes and feed Lake Gatun, as well as providing a little more safety and a higher level of reliability for the route and the drinking water supply for the population. A law passed in 2006 previously prohibited the construction of additional water reservoirs outside of the country's own water catchment area. The Supreme Court of Panama has now authorised the construction of the new reservoir in order to increase water availability. To ensure that the project in the catchment area of the...

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Annual press conference of the German shipbuilding and offshore supply industry

Annual press conference of the German shipbuilding and offshore supply industry

Gepostet von | 18 Jul 2024 | , , | 0

The VDMA (German Engineering Federation) Marine Equipment and Systems division answered questions from the press at the Hafen-Klub Hamburg. Dr Jörg Mutschler, Managing Director of Marine Equipment and Systems, had invited the Chairman of the Executive Board Martin Johannsmann (SKF Marine GmbH, Hamburg) and Executive Board member Dr Lars Greitsch (Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH, Waren) as well as Executive Board member Hauke Schlegel as discussion partners. The outlook for the shipbuilding suppliers was good for the future, with turnover rising by 5.8 per cent to EUR 11.3 billion in 2023. With order intake stagnating in 2023, however, good capacity utilisation is expected due to investments in climate-neutral shipping. However, according to the repeatedly...

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Nicaragua - Construction stop for rival canal

Nicaragua - Construction stop for rival canal

Gepostet von | 17 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The previous project operator Hong Kong Nicaragua Canal Development Investment (HKND) has had its concession for construction and licence for operation withdrawn by the Nicaraguan National Assembly following an amendment to the law. The already much-delayed rival project to the Panama Canal has not (yet) been finalised, but is in state hands for the time being. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or credit card...

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