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German Maritime Competence / Deutsches Maritimes Kompetenz Netz |
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Opening words by Prof. Dr. Uwe Jenisch
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Safety and security at sea are a focal issue for all States bordering the sea. Security risks increased recently due to piracy, terror and organised crime. Apart from the legal aspects control and enforcement at sea, i.e. an efficient navy or coast guard with the competence and the power to intervene is crucial when terrorists or pirates attack. The role of navies versus "police-type" organisations is also at stake. On the other hand, safety and security can be enhanced by modern ship design and construction, by modern ship equipment and by non-lethal weapons. Information systems and training of crews may lower the risks as well. Insurance companies are looking into the options of how to calculate (and lower) the risks. A new market for products and services is emerging. At the same time a fresh look into the legal framework of safety and security is needed. |
Traditionally, safety rules, i. e. the legal rules of safe ship operation including those to manage environmental risks, are relatively well developed by international maritime law. But maritime security is still far from a state of perfection, while piracy, terror, organised criminality and illegal trafficking of persons, drugs and weapons of mass destruction continue to threaten the maritime community in many places around the globe.
In the first place there are the inherent rights of self-defence and the duty to render assistance to all those in distress , both mandatory for all ships and captains but very limited in scope. A UN Resolution on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the US initiated Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) offer new options for counter-measures in certain cases. The fight against piracy is traditionally governed by the UN Law of the Sea Convention (UNCLOS) while in June 2008 the UN Security Council opened up new law to prosecute piracy inside the territorial sea of failed states. The SUA Convention of 2005, not yet in force, will criminalise many acts of violence at sea and introduce new boarding rights in the fight against terror. At the same time, bilateral treaties on inspection and boarding can fill some of the legal gaps. Also, NATO has elaborated a workable concept of "Naval Co-operation and Guidance for Shipping" for the military protection of merchant shipping on a voluntary basis and free of charge.
Finally, there may be a future role for the European Union and its Member States to combat maritime violence and crime. The challenge for Germany is urgent under two aspects. In the first place the German Navy needs a clear mandate (and a legal basis) for the prevention and repression of piracy and maritime violence while operating in overseas waters. In the second place a centralised German coast guard is needed to protect the German coasts and to co-operate with maritime services of neighbouring States in the EU. So far professional emergency plans for the coasts of Germany are in place only to deal with major accidents and environmental disasters. A uniform coast guard with preventive and executive powers is still under discussion, while the German constitution prevents the Navy from intervention.
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Special: Maritime Security & Defence (MS&D) 2008
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The security of shipping channels has become an important concern in view of the growing threat to international shipping. This development is met by the International Conference “Maritime Security & Defence” (MS&D) held in Hamburg for the first time during the SMM 2008, shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology international trade fair hamburg, at the Hamburg Fair site on 24 and 25 September 2008. |
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In this virtual roundtable, top-class experts are disussing the impact on the ship financing sector by the current credit crisis. Further, the attractiveness of ship financing as a business model is being discussed and an outlook on potential new possibilites that arise from the crisis is given. |
E-Interview with Bernd Aufderheide and Jan Wiedemann on the new Conference on Maritime Security and Defence, MS&D 2008
Bernd Aufderheide (Hamburg Messe and Congress GmbH) / Jan Wiedemann (Mönch Publishing Group / NAVAL FORCES)
Shipping security has become an important issue in the last years. For this purpose, the international conference “Maritime Security & Defence” (MS&D) will be held at the Hamburg Fair site for the first time on September 24th and 25th 2008 during the SMM 2008 (shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology international trade fair Hamburg, September 23rd to 26th 2008). Both MS&D and SMM will be organised by Hamburg Messe and Congress GmbH.
to the interview of Mr. Aufderheide | to the interview of Mr. Wiedemann
Audiocast: Interview with Dr. Michael Stehr about recent piracy incidents (in German)
Dr. Michael Stehr (MarineForum) / echo fm
In his interview with echo fm, Dr. Michael Stehr explains the current piracy situation, reffering to recent incidents.
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Increasing wind market: New Energy for the New World
(Germanischer Lloyd)
More than a quarter of the wind energy capacity newly installed in 2007 was installed in Canada and the US. After a number of setbacks in the past it looks like a long-term success story this time.
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Win one of two books "Bibliography of German Publications on the International and Public Law of the Sea 1982-2007" With support of the Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, the DMKN proudly presents this drawing of two books. The bibliography is the 2nd edition by Nomos covering German publications on the international and public law of the sea between 1982 and 2007. to the drawing | order this book |
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Win one of two entrance tickets to the MS&D 2008 on 24.-25.09.2008 in Hamburg The security of shipping channels has become an important concern in view of the growing threat to international shipping. This development is met by the International Conference “Maritime Security & Defence” (MS&D) held in Hamburg for the first time during the SMM 2008, shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology international trade fair hamburg, at the Hamburg Fair site on 24 and 25 September 2008. to the drawing |
New stage for education of ship mechanics
Innovative education centre opens in September 2008
Finstaship fits 150-tonne MacGREGOR offshore cranes to two multi-service vessels
With the “Stacking System” safely and swiftly reaching the destination
Beluga delivers 86 windmills in eleven departures to America
SMM 2008 (shipbuilding, machinery & marine)
September 23rd - 26th, Hamburg
With 45,000 visitors from all over the world and 1,600 exhibitors, SMM Hamburg is with no doubt the leading international trade fair for this sector. SMM 2008 will once more be presenting a wide range of innovations to meet today's rising standards for more competitive ships.
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International Conference on Maritime Security and Defence (MS&D)
September 23rd - 24th, Hamburg
The security of shipping channels has become an important concern in view of the growing threat to international shipping. This development is met by the International Conference “Maritime Security & Defence” (MS&D) held in Hamburg for the first time during the SMM 2008, shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology international trade fair hamburg, at the Hamburg Fair site on 24 and 25 September 2008.
Further Information
MariMatch 2008: International Brokerage Event for the Maritime Sector
September 25th, Hamburg
MariMatch brings together potential co-operation partners from the marine technology and ship building business for pre-arranged one-on-one meetings.
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Beluga employs staff members Here you find steadily renewed job offers on board our vessels and in our offices ashore. Get more information about vacancies and contact possibilities for jobs ashore/office and jobs at sea.. |
Jahreshauptversammlung der Schiffbautechnischen Gesellschaft
November 19th - 21st, Hamburg
Der Blick über den eigenen Tellerrand gilt für das Leben genauso wie für die Schiffsbranche. Zusammenarbeit und Informationsaustausch über das eigene Fachgebiet hinaus spielt eine große Rolle. Alle Experten der verschiedenen Bereiche müssen über den Wissensstand von Forschung und Technik im gesamten System verfügen, um effektiv arbeiten zu können.
Auf der Hauptversammlung der Schiffbautechnischen Gesellschaft (STG) vom 19. bis 21. November 2008 in Hamburg steht deshalb die interdisziplinäre Ausrichtung im Mittelpunkt. Experten sind eingeladen, sich mit einer Kurzfassung ihres Themas zu bewerben.
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BalticFuture: International Trade Fair for the Maritime Industry in the Baltic Sea area
November 18th - 20th, Rostock
Als Dreh- und Angelpunkt zwischen West- und Osteuropa, Skandinavien und dem Baltikum ist Rostock aufgrund seiner maritimen Lage an der Ostsee prädestiniert für Messen mit internationaler Ausrichtung.
Erstmals vereint die Stadt Rostock die Zukunftsträger der High-Tech-Branche, speziell der Maritimen Zulieferindustrie. Auf der Fachmesse Baltic Future werden Vertreter aus den Ostsee-Anrainerstaaten ihre Innovationen präsentieren. Die Ausweitung auf den gesamten baltischen Raum gibt der Veranstaltung internationalen Charakter.
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Oceans '09 IEEE Bremen: May 11th - 14th, 2009 In May 2009 the international OCEANS '09 conference and exhibition will be held in Bremen, Germany. The world’s leading conference and exhibition in ocean science, engineering, technology and management is organised for more than 30 years by the Ocean Engineering Society of the IEEE, the world's largest engineers’ association. Further Information in German | in English |
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