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Book tip: Naval technology of the Second World War

Book tip: Naval technology of the Second World War

Gepostet von | 30 Jan 2023 | , | 0

Motorbuch-Verlag presents its new book, hot off the press: Marinetechnik des zweiten Weltkriegs Entwicklung - Einsatz - Konsequenzen Hans Karr, a long-standing expert on naval ships, author of countless specialist articles and freelance contributor to the Marineforum, is publishing his latest work after a long break. Before and during the Second World War, naval technology underwent perhaps its most fundamental change: proud battleships such as the Bismarck or the Yamato were soon only suitable as museum pieces after the advent of aircraft carriers. Many developments, such as the large-scale deployment of submarines, were based on experience gained during the First World War. Naval expert and successful author Hans Karr traces the important developments in weapons technology up to the...

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VSM Parliamentary Evening

VSM Parliamentary Evening

Gepostet von | 26 Jan 2023 | , , , , | 0

The parliamentary evening of the German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association took place on Wednesday, 25 January. The kick-off for the year 2023 began with a record: more than 400 visitors from business, politics and associations were welcomed by the President, Harald Fassmer, in the joint state representation of Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. He opened the traditional annual event with the demands and reminders to politicians that the VSM has been advocating for years: more support for the maritime industry, creating the framework conditions for competitiveness in international comparison and, above all, looking to the future. He referred to...

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Energy: New offshore solar park system

Energy: New offshore solar park system

Gepostet von | 26 Jan 2023 | , , | 0

The Dutch offshore specialist Oceans of Energy has been granted approval in principle by Bureau Veritas for the system design of an offshore solar park. It is the first offshore solar park in the world that has proven itself even in high waves. A first "solar farm" with an output of 50 KW has already been in operation in the North Sea since 2019 for testing and verification purposes. System design Instead of heavy structures anchored in the seabed above the sea surface, which are normally used for offshore technologies, the offshore solar farm system is modular and lightweight. It utilises the sea surface directly as a support - like a water lily floating on the surface of the water. To...

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Black Sea: Is there a danger from floating mines?

Black Sea: Is there a danger from floating mines?

Gepostet von | 25 Jan 2023 | , , | 3

Update 25 January 2023 The Bulgarian Navy was able to disarm two drifting anchor mines in the first two days of this week 23/24/01/2023. On Monday, a mine-like object was reported floating in the water about 10 miles south of the border with Romania and only 200 metres from the coastal rocks. A helicopter crew was able to verify the mine and guide a speedboat manned by mine divers to the site. The object was identified as a detached Russian-made YaM anchor mine and was defused by an explosive charge five hours after the sighting. At around the same time, 60 miles further south, a Ukrainian freighter reported another drifting mine....

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Traditional ships in Hamburg are looking for volunteers

Traditional ships in Hamburg are looking for volunteers

Gepostet von | 24 Jan 2023 | , , , , | 0

NDR in Hamburg reported on 14 January 2023 that the operators of traditional ships are looking for new volunteers. "We need young talent in all areas, for all historic ships - and the harbour railway," said Claus Liesner, Chairman of the Board of the Hamburg Maritime Foundation (SHM). The foundation is very much aware that there are only a few German seafarers left. "After their active service at sea, many former seafarers have continued to be actively involved on our ships in the past," said Liesner, but there is an increasing lack of new recruits. "From engine drivers to deckhands to ship's command, we are looking for volunteers - for all...

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