The North Sea operation is over. Special harbours were Nuuk/Greenland and New York

Now the task force provider under the command of frigate captain Karsten Uwe Schlüter will return home on Saturday, 13 December 2025.

"The past voyage demanded a lot from the ship and the crew, from the icebergs in the Arctic Circle to the subtropical climate zone off Florida, and not just in terms of the climate. However, we were able to fulfil our mission successfully - everyone involved could always rely on the "Berlin"," said the commander. The task force provider "Berlin" was confronted with unusual nautical situations in the sea area around Greenland, such as encounters with icebergs and simultaneous fog. The highlight was the arrival in Nuuk (Danish: Godthaab), the capital of Greenland. The "Berlin" was in New York for the first time. On departure on 11 September 2025, the ship sailed along the Hudson River with large banners reading "9/11 - Never Forget". On this important anniversary, the German Navy reaffirmed its solidarity with the USA and commemorated the victims of the terrorist attacks of 2001.

"The subsequent UNITAS 2025 manoeuvre off the coast of Florida with ships from over 20 different nations was a great experience, including the associated port phases. The crew really enjoyed the feeling of belonging to a large naval family from many countries and practising together at sea," says Frigate Captain Schlüter. "I look back on our completed voyage with pride - we have fulfilled our mission!" The task force provider "Berlin" has covered almost 17,000 nautical miles since leaving port on 3 August 2025. The ship is returning to Wilhelmshaven with 180 people. In addition to the crew on board, soldiers from Naval Air Wing 5, the naval battalion's on-board weapons group and Helicopter Wing 64 from Laupheim (Baden-Württemberg) were also on board.

Listen to here the commander's original soundtrack with a summary of the trip.