Tag Archives: Maritime and Military News

UK launches multinational maritime training initiative for the Ukrainian Navy

 August News 2020 Navy Naval Maritime Defense Industry         19 AUGUST 2020 The UK will lead a multinational training to enhance Ukrainian Navy against threats from the East, boosting their ability to combat threats in the Black Sea. Visiting Ukrainian partners in Kyiv, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace confirmed that information and announcedContinue reading “UK launches multinational maritime training initiative for the Ukrainian Navy”

Renovating the Power Plant of Norway’s 164-Year-Old Paddle Steamer

The Maritime Executive 5h //keep unread//hide The Skibladner is one of the most unique vessels in the world. Launched in 1856, she is the world’s oldest paddle steamer still in regular operations and a Norwegian landmark. So when it came time for an overhaul of her machinery it was going to be an equally unique operation. Sailing onContinue reading “Renovating the Power Plant of Norway’s 164-Year-Old Paddle Steamer”

Port de La Cotinière / Grande Jetée Elbow lighthouse D1286

  File information Album name: Bergwind / North and West coasts of France Rating (1 votes): (Show details) Current status (active, not active, museum etc): active Construction details (year of built, shape etc): 1899 Height of the tower, m: 11 Focal plane elevation above sea level, m: 11 Light Description (light sectors, colour of the light, numberContinue reading “Port de La Cotinière / Grande Jetée Elbow lighthouse D1286”

Château d’Oléron / Ldg Lts Rear D1278.1

  File information Album name: Bergwind / North and West coasts of France Current status (active, not active, museum etc): active Construction details (year of built, shape etc): 1862, White round tower, red top Height of the tower, m: 18 Focal plane elevation above sea level, m: 24 Light Description (light sectors, colour of the light, numberContinue reading “Château d’Oléron / Ldg Lts Rear D1278.1”