Category: Armed Forces

Northern Coasts 23: Major maritime manoeuvre in the Baltic Sea under German command

Northern Coasts 23: Major maritime manoeuvre in the Baltic Sea under German command

Gepostet von | 31 Aug 2023 | , , , | 0

From a press release by Rostock Naval Command This year's major maritime manoeuvre Northern Coasts (NOCO), one of the most important multinational exercises to strengthen cooperation between the naval forces of Germany and its partners in the Baltic Sea region, will take place from 9 to 23 September 2023. This year, the German Navy and DEU MARFOR are responsible for the planning and realisation of the exercise. The protection of the northern flank is an elementary focus of the German Navy in national and alliance defence. "The mission of the German Navy is to access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember...

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Growth for the defence fleet

Growth for the defence fleet

Gepostet von | 29 Aug 2023 | , , , , | 0

Today, 29 August 2023, the second STS boat for Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 71 in Eckernförde was christened "Holstein" at the TAMSEN MARITIM shipyard in Rostock. Until now, TAMSEN MARITIM had only been known as a repair company, but after the christening of the "Schleswig" and the "Holstein", newly built boats from the Warnow will soon be included in the German Navy's fleet list for the first time. In his speech to business partners, staff and media representatives of the Hanseatic City of Rostock, Managing Director Christian Schmoll primarily thanked his employees, but also the excellent work of the partner shipyard from Tangermünde in Anhalt. The director of the...

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Defence Commissioner: "Seafaring produces questions that are special"

Defence Commissioner: "Seafaring produces questions that are special"

Gepostet von | 28 Aug 2023 | , , , | 0

From a Bundeswehr press release On 15 August, Bundestag Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces Eva Högl visited the naval command in Rostock. Here she held talks with the Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, as well as with ordinary servicemen and women. She explains to the Navy editorial team how she perceives the special features of the naval forces. We have several branches of the armed forces in the Bundeswehr, all with their own special features. But how can the navy deal with challenges such as personnel shortages, demographic change and the expectations of potential applicants? There are issues in the Bundeswehr that are similar in all branches of the armed forces and organisational areas. And then, of course, there are...

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Commissioning of tugboat "Rügen"

Commissioning of tugboat "Rügen"

Gepostet von | 24 Aug 2023 | , , , | 0

From a press release by the Rostock Naval Command: On Wednesday, 23 August 2023 at 10 a.m., the tugboat "Rügen", which until recently was called "Rota Endurance", will be ceremoniously commissioned at the naval base in Kiel. With the commissioning of this ship, the navy is taking a significant step towards modernising its fleet and expanding its operational options in 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...

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Inspector of the Armed Forces Base becomes new ambassador for the Bundeswehr and Reservists Running Team e.V.

Inspector of the Armed Forces Base becomes new ambassador for the Bundeswehr and Reservists Running Team e.V.

Gepostet von | 17 Aug 2023 | , , , | 0

From a press release issued by the running team on 15 August 2023 After the Bundeswehr and Reservists e.V. running team was already able to win over Flotilla Admiral Bock as a new ambassador, the association is now also pleased to welcome the Inspector of the Armed Forces Base (SKB), Lieutenant General Martin Schelleis, to its ranks as a further ambassador. Lieutenant General Schelleis is the first time that the running team has received support from the ranks of the inspectors of the Bundeswehr. With regard to his role as ambassador, the SKB inspector emphasises above all that both the profession of soldier and the times in which we live...

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