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SNMCMG1: Minehunter Bad Bevensen back home

From a press release by Rostock Naval Command: "The minehunting boat "Bad Bevensen" of the 3rd Minehunting Squadron has been part of NATO's Standing NATO Mine CounterMeasures Group 1 for the past five months. It was also part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force Maritime for the North and Baltic Seas. Under the command of Corvette Captain Kevin Linken, the almost 30-year-old boat called at 16 harbours in nine countries in five months, covered almost 10,000 nautical miles and removed eight contaminated sites (mines). For the "Bad Bevensen", a shipyard lay-up period begins in 2024. Background information In addition to the missions mandated by the German Bundestag, the...

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50 years of DMI  

Im Jahr des 175. Marinegeburtstags begeht das Deutsche Maritime Institut sein 50. Jubiläum. Es wurde 1973 als Deutsches Marineinstitut gegründet. Seinerzeit vermissten engagierte Marineoffiziere unter ihrem Spiritus Rector, Flottillenadmiral Alfred „Munki“ Schumann, eine angemessene Berücksichtigung der Marine in den Diskussionen über die Bundeswehr. Sie wollten Marineexperten zusammenführen und ihnen eine Stimme in der sicherheitspolitischen Debatte geben. Netzwerke und Veröffentlichungen sind seither die Aufgaben des DMI.[ds_preview] Seablindness betrifft in Deutschland nicht nur die Marine. Schifffahrt und Werften, Häfen und die übrige maritime Industrie finden in unserem Land zu wenig Gehör, gemessen an der Abhängigkeit der Handelsnation Deutschland von der See....

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Ocean Thermal Energy: The infinite power source?

Energy from seawater Tropical oceans absorb 278 petawatts (1PW = 1000 terawatts) of solar energy every day. Just a fraction of this energy would be enough to cover the world's daily electricity needs. The British company Global OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) wants to tap into this enormous source of energy and put a floating ocean thermal power plant into operation by 2025. Concept The OTEC principle is not really new. The first trials and experiments were carried out back in 1981. OTEC works best in marine areas with high temperature differences. In the tropics, for example, the temperature of the surface water is 25 degrees or more, while at a depth of 800 metres it is only 4 degrees...

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Insights into relations between Germany and the Indo-Pacific

Maritime Convention Update Insights into the relationship between Germany and the Indo-Pacific from President and former Rear Admiral Karsten Schneider and our Vice President Dr Sarah Kirchberger. The two discuss the growing importance of the Indo-Pacific for maritime Germany. While Germany cannot have a permanent presence in the region, it is still an important player in Europe with strong ties to the area. Maritime Europe must address the dynamic developments and challenges there. The announcement that the German Navy will send two ships to the region in 2024 to show its presence is a clear signal of commitment. Video...

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The maritime annual calendar 2024 by marine painter Olaf Rahardt

In keeping with tradition, the new annual calendar has been printed in high quality * A varied selection of images provides 13 insights into historical and contemporary shipping events, reproduced from original oil or gouache paintings. Additionally an informative reverse side. The format is 40 x 50 cm, paper surface silk matt, hanging with wire ring binding. Price 32,- €. Shipping costs 8,- €. (individually shrink-wrapped with cardboard packaging). Orders via marinemaler-olaf-rahardt@t-online.de or direct sale in the gallery, Marktstraße 4, 07407 Rudolstadt. www.marinemaler-olaf-rahardt.de *Produced by BRANDT-Druck, Ilmenau Olaf Rahardt Olaf Rahardt Marine painter Phone: 01621884947 Mail: marinemaler-olaf-rahardt@t-online.de Internet:...

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