Tag: Kiel

Minister of Defense to Visit FGS Schleswig-Holstein October 3 in Kiel

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September 27, 2019 (Google Translation) – On Thursday, October 3, 2019, between 07:45 and 09:45, the Federal Minister of Defense, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, visits the frigate “Schleswig-Holstein” of the German Navy. This year’s celebrations for the Day of German Unity take place in Schleswig-Holstein. This traditionally takes place in the federal state, which holds the chairmanship of the Bundesrat. Therefore, with the presence of the frigate “Schleswig-Holstein” in the port of Kiel on October 3, 2019, the Bundeswehr sends a visible signal to this anniversary. The Minister of Defense aboard the…

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TKMS Calls 7th International SubCon2019 a Great Success

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September 6, 2019 – “one family. world wide. deep down.” was the motto of the 7th International Submarine Conference SubCon 2019, which took place from 3 to 5 September 2019 under the patronage of Norbert Brackmann, member of the Bundestag and Maritime Coordinator of the Federal Government of Germany. The three-day conference hosted by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems served as an exchange about innovations, their applications and experiences in the use of submarines between navies and industry from around the world. Dr. Rolf Wirtz, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems said, “The…

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Weilheim Deploys From Kiel for SNMCMG1

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July 24, 2019 (Google Translation) – On Monday, July 29, 2019 at 10 clock, the mine hunting boat “Weilheim” will leave the home port Kiel. Over the next four and a half months, the 3rd Mine Search Squadron boat will be under the responsibility of the NATO Mine Defense Association SNMCMG 1 (Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1), which is led by a Danish staff officer. Under the command of Lieutenant Commander Sebastian Sauer (33), the 43-strong crew makes after a two-week sea phase initially on the way to the…

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BALTOPS 2019 Wraps Up in Kiel

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June 21, 2019 – The 47th annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 came to a close June 21 as ships and crewmembers from 18 nations returned to Kiel, Germany. BALTOPS is a joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise that includes air, maritime, and ground assets and provides a unique training opportunity designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea-lanes and security of the Baltic region. This year’s BALTOPS was led by U.S. 2nd Fleet (C2F), commanded by Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, on behalf of Naval…

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Fort McHenry Concludes BALTOPS Operations

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June 26, 2019 – USS Fort McHenry concluded exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019, June 21. BALTOPS, now in its 47th iteration, featured ships and aircraft from 18 nations, and is the largest maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region. “BALTOPS 2019 was truly an impressive feat when you think about what we were able to accomplish,” said Cmdr. Steve Schmidt, commanding officer of Fort McHenry. “18 countries came together and displayed the diverse skills of professional mariners. I am proud to have commanded the Sailors and Marines aboard Fort McHenry during…

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FGS Rhön Suffers Boat Launch Accident

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June 18, 2019 (Google Translation) – The incident occurred when the dinghy was suspended. The four people on board were sometimes injured. You are under medical treatment, but do not hover in mortal danger. One of the injured has already been released from the hospital, two are or have already undergone surgery. Another is in the intensive care unit. The cause of the accident is so far unclear. The investigation is ongoing. The prosecution determined.

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NATO Navies Test Readiness in Baltic Sea

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June 8, 2019 – Around 8,600 U.S. and European troops from 18 nations are taking part in the annual BALTOPS naval exercise that starts on Sunday (9 June) in Germany’s Baltic Sea port of Kiel. The 47th BALTOPS exercise involves maritime, air and ground forces with about 50 ships and submarines and 40 aircraft and will run through 21 June. The training includes finding and destroying sea mines and submarines, the use of air defence and landing troops onshore as well as defence against attack from enemy navy vessels. “The…

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BALTOPS 2019 Begins In Germany

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June 7, 2019 – Maritime forces from 18 nations commenced the in-port operations for the 47th annual multinational exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) in the Baltic Sea, June 9-21. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in northern Europe, enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of the U.S. 2nd Fleet, will lead the exercise on behalf of Naval Forces Europe. “No one nation can face today’s challenges alone, we are much stronger together,”…

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Juan Sebastián de Elcano Deploys From Cádiz on Instruction Cruise XCI

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January 14, 2019 (Google Translation) – Yesterday, January 13, the “Juan Sebastián de Elcano” Ship-School sailed from the port of Cádiz to begin the XCI Instruction Cruise. The official departure was presided over by the Admiral Chief of Staff of the Navy. The main civil and military authorities of the Bay of Cádiz also attended. The ship, commanded by the captain Ignacio Paz García, has a crew consisting of 20 officers, 20 non-commissioned officers, 148 soldiers of the Mariner and Troop scale, and 2 civilian teachers. In addition, in the…

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USS Bainbridge Arrives in Kiel

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USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) arrived in Kiel, Germany, June 15 to participate in Kiel Week 2018. Bainbridge arrived in Kiel after participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018. Bainbridge’s participation in BALTOPS 2018 is a demonstration of our continued commitment to the collective security in the region. The visit during Kiel Week enhances our enduring relationship with Germany and the citizens of Kiel. Commanding officer Cmdr Patrick Murphy said, “Operating among so many of our allied and partner nations over the past two weeks during BALTOPS has been a remarkable…

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