Category: Shipping

Hamburg - The Houthis are once again threatening the shipping companies

Hamburg - The Houthis are once again threatening the shipping companies

Gepostet von | 25 Aug 2025 | , , , | 0

The Houthi rebels from Yemen want to expand their attacks beyond the Red Sea and are threatening to attack merchant ships worldwide, according to the German Shipowners' Association (VDR). The VDR condemns the threat in the strongest possible terms and is once again calling for more German naval presence. The new e-mail from the Houthis to the VDR and several member shipping companies is said to state: "All companies are called upon to stop doing business with the Israeli enemy ports. Otherwise, their ships will be attacked wherever they can be reached or are within range of our missiles and drones. According to the VDR, the threat is part of a series...

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Schutzgemeinschaft Nordseeküste - Crab fishing is necessary!

Schutzgemeinschaft Nordseeküste - Crab fishing is necessary!

Gepostet von | 19 Aug 2025 | , , | 0

Factual information and a clear stance - the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutsche Nordseeküste e.V. (SDN) will meet with its members on 29 August in Büsum at 1 p.m. and will also address the real effects and prospects of German coastal and shrimp fishing. German North Sea coast "It is a truism and may therefore sound surprising, but without sustainable coastal fishing, our North Sea, with all its rampant industrial utilisation, has little chance of remaining at least a refuge close to nature!" explains Mayor Gerd-Christian Wagner, Chairman of the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutsche Nordseeküste e.V. (SDN). "Because with the impending disappearance of the...

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Successful 34th Hanse Sail with strong presence of the Bundeswehr

Successful 34th Hanse Sail with strong presence of the Bundeswehr

Gepostet von | 11 Aug 2025 | , , | 0

Bundeswehr delights at Hanse Sail 2025 with action at the base and open ship on the frigate "Nordrhein-Westfalen" The 34th edition of the Hanse Sail took place from 7 to 10 August 2025 and attracted around 17,500 visitors to the quayside of the naval base on Hohe Düne in perfect summer weather. The major maritime event once again offered a mixture of a traditional sailing show, maritime experiences and a broad presentation of the Bundeswehr. The army, air force and navy were satisfied with the response and the intensive dialogue with the public throughout the event. For the first time, however, the corvette "Emden" was still flying the shipyard flag of the...

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Hamburg - Shore power compulsory for cruise ships

Hamburg - Shore power compulsory for cruise ships

Gepostet von | 7 Aug 2025 | , , , | 0

The Port of Hamburg wants to be faster than the European Union. According to the Senator for Economic Affairs, Dr Melanie Leonhard (SPD), cruise ships will have to use the green shore power available in the port from 2027. In the EU, the regulation does not apply until 2030 and the obligation to use shore-side electricity applies to all ships that are technically capable of doing so. The cruise terminal in Altona has had a shore power system since 2017. It went into operation in Steinwerder last year and the new cruise terminal in Hafencity will follow this year. Ships are supplied with energy via cable from shore so that...

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"Gorch Fock" sets off on a unique training voyage

"Gorch Fock" sets off on a unique training voyage

Gepostet von | 6 Aug 2025 | , , | 0

Focus on recruiting young talent On Saturday, 9 August 2025 at 12 noon, the sail training ship "Gorch Fock" will leave its home port of Kiel for a very special voyage, a late summer voyage, as part of the 187th/188th foreign training voyage. On Tuesday, 5 August 2025, the ship will move to Sartorikai and take part in events related to the Ocean Race Europe. The following Friday, the "Gorch Fock" will set sail on a day trip. This foreign training voyage of the "Gorch Fock" is unique: it combines maritime tradition, social proximity and training with innovative forms of recruiting young talent - and creates numerous opportunities for citizens to experience the German Navy's sail training ship up close.

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