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The "Sun" explores the Indian Ocean

The "Sun" explores the Indian Ocean

Gepostet von | 8 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

Unter der Leitung des Leibniz-Instituts für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde (IOW) war das deutsche Forschungsschiff "Sonne" aus Wilhelmshaven (Eigner: BMBF) in einer rund dreiwöchigen Expedition vom 16. Juli, Start in Singapur, bis zum 5. August, Ende in Port Louis auf Mauritius, im Einsatz. Ziel der Expedition war es, menschlich verursachten Umweltstress zu quantifizieren und erstmals eine Risikoabschätzung für das Untersuchungsgebiet zu ermöglichen. In besonderem Fokus stehen neu auftretende Schadstoffe wie Mikroplastik, künstliche Östrogene und polyzyklische aromatische Kohlenwasserstoffe. Die Expedition wird vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) gefördert und ist als Aktivität im Rahmen der UN-Dekade der Ozeane anerkannt. Erstmals untersuchten...

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Day of the sea rescuers

Day of the sea rescuers

Gepostet von | 7 Aug 2024 | , , | 0

The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) has been realising the rescue of human lives from distress at sea and dangerous situations in the German areas of the North Sea and Baltic Sea for 159 years. "Maritime Rescue Day" is held once a year on the last Sunday in July and each participating station offered its own programme on 28.07.2024. At many locations, such as in Cuxhaven, sea rescue cruisers could be visited and observed during deployment and rescue exercises, such as the sea rescue cruiser "Hamburg" on Borkum. In addition, patient transports with rescue boats and, depending on availability, rescue helicopters were demonstrated. Volunteer sea rescue helpers presented themselves at information stands...

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Norway goes Indo-Pacific

Norway goes Indo-Pacific

Gepostet von | 7 Aug 2024 | , , | 0

Germany is not alone in wanting to play a greater role in the Indo-Pacific. The Norwegian Navy will take part in the Indo-Pacific voyage of an aircraft carrier group led by the Royal Navy scheduled for 2025. "This is a significant Norwegian contribution to ensuring security and the free use of the sea," said Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram during a visit to his British counterpart John Healey in London on 6 August 2024. Gram went on to say that developments in the Indo-Pacific region are becoming increasingly important for global security and are also receiving increased attention in NATO. Ultimately, the developments there would not remain without an impact on...

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Welcome on board - the German Navy at the Hanse Sail 2024

Welcome on board - the German Navy at the Hanse Sail 2024

Gepostet von | 6 Aug 2024 | , , , | 1

From Friday to Sunday, 9 to 11 August 2024, the gates at the naval base on Hohe Düne will open again for the "Open Stützpunkt". It's that time again: Hanse Sail! And what would this traditional event be without the Bundeswehr as an ingredient? But it's not just the navy that is hosting the event, members of the army and air force are also presenting themselves at the Hohe Düne naval base and on the passenger quay in Warnemünde. "My team and I are proud to once again be one of the crowd-pullers at this major maritime event this year. In particular, the direct dialogue between the soldiers and the guests is one of the highlights of the...

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Greece sells its old tonnage

Greece sells its old tonnage

Gepostet von | 1 Aug 2024 | , , , | 0

The Greeks are apparently getting out of the Russian oil transport business. The largest ship-owning nation in the world, measured by the carrying capacity of its ships, is obviously profiting more from the lucrative sale of its outdated ships, thereby enabling Moscow to circumvent sanctions at the same time. Greek shipowners are selling their depreciated tankers - mostly 15 to 20 years old - at a profit to mysterious buyers with connections to Russia. A dubious business model: keyword "shadow fleet", but not illegal; and certainly enterprising. And even the EU's 14th sanctions package against Russia from June 2024 will not take action against the shadow fleet. kdk Source:...

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