"Taking command of the frigate 'Rheinland-Pfalz' is both an honour and an obligation for me. Especially because we find ourselves in a time when maritime security is of particular importance. I would like to thank my predecessor and the crew for their professionalism and perseverance," said the new commander. The frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz" is currently in the shipyard for a scheduled maintenance period. The new commander is already looking to the future and swearing his crew in for the time ahead.
Frigate Captain Eichhorn is familiar with the Class 125 frigates, as he was chief officer of the former "Alpha" crew from 2020-2022. Most recently, he was a consultant in the Office of the Inspector General of the German Armed Forces.
Handover of command of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"
Change of command on the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", Photo: Bundeswehr/Leon Rodewald
Handover of command of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"
Change of command on the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", Photo: Bundeswehr/Leon Rodewald
Handover of command of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"
Change of command on the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", Photo: Bundeswehr/Leon Rodewald
Handover of command of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"
Change of command on the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", Photo: Bundeswehr/Leon Rodewald
Handover of command of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"
Change of command on the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", Photo: Bundeswehr/Leon Rodewald
Handover of command of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"
Change of command on the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", Photo: Bundeswehr/Leon Rodewald
Handover of command of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"
Change of command on the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", Photo: Bundeswehr/Leon Rodewald
Handover of command of the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz"
Change of command on the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz", Photo: Bundeswehr/Leon Rodewald
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I would be delighted if the boats could get exactly the same media presence as the tall ships.