Category: Marines from all over the world

South Korea - Another order for the US Navy

Die südkoreanische Werft Hanwha Ocean ist stolz auf ihre wachsenden Beziehungen zur US-Marine und zum Military Sealift Command und gab bekannt, einen zweiten Wartungs- und Reparaturauftrag in Folge für ein Versorgungsschiff erhalten zu haben. Vorausgegangen im Juli 2024 war ein Master Ship Repair Agreement mit dem US Naval Supply Systems Command, als Teil der südkoreanischen Strategie, sowohl das Wartungsgeschäft als auch die Beziehungen zur US-Marine auszubauen. Die US-Marine setzt auf diese Fähigkeiten, um fehlende Werftkapazitäten, Personalknappheit sowie Kosten- und Entfernungsprobleme bei ihren Wartungsprogrammen zu mindern. Der Vertrag umfasst regelmäßige Instandsetzungen an der 30 Jahre alten Versorgungseinheit USNS „Yukon“. Das...

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For shipspotters - British aircraft carrier visits Hamburg

A rare guest is expected in the port of Hamburg: Aircraft carrier HMS "Queen Elizabeth" (65,600 tonnes) of the British Royal Navy is part of a NATO exercise and is making its inaugural visit to Hamburg. The aircraft carrier was originally due to arrive in Hamburg on Monday morning. However, according to the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), the arrival was delayed due to strong winds. Contrary to expectations, however, the aircraft carrier arrived at the cruise terminal in Steinwerder at around 15:00. Steinwerder was chosen because the water police can shield the warship particularly well there. Prior to this, the harbour area was searched and the harbour basin submerged. In addition to the police, the...

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Expansion of maritime cooperation with the Indian Navy

Partnering - IPD 24 association exercises with Indian Navy The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD 24) offered the German Navy a valuable opportunity to evaluate and further develop its operational capabilities and strategic approaches in a multinational environment. This initiative aimed to intensify cooperation with partners in the strategically important Indo-Pacific region, with a particular focus on strengthening relations with the Indian Navy. The German frigate "Baden-Württemberg" and the task force provider "Frankfurt am Main" were at the centre of the manoeuvres, which lasted several days. Both ships fly the German flag in this region. On the Indian side, the destroyer INS "Delhi" (D61)...

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