Nato - Minehunting boat "Bad Bevensen" back in Kiel after deployment
The minehunting boat "Bad Bevensen" arrived in its home port of Kiel on Thursday morning after a month-long NATO deployment. According to the German Navy, the 54-metre-long boat, which belongs to the third minehunting squadron, has been the German contribution to one of NATO's permanent mine countermeasures units in recent months. After the ship's commander reported to the squadron commander and music was played, the soldiers' families were allowed to receive them.
Under the command of Corvette Captain Kevin Linken, the boat called at 16 ports in nine countries in five months, covering almost 10,000 nautical miles, according to the Navy. Eight old mines were removed during the mission. The "Bad Bevensen" will now spend some time in the shipyard.
The crew of the "Bad Bevensen" comprises 42 soldiers. A team of mine divers can also be taken on board. The boat was commissioned in 1993.
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- The deployment of the "Bad Bevensen" was a significant contribution to NATO's internal security, as it was part of one of its permanent mine countermeasures units.
- Despite returning to its home port in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, the "Bad Bevensen" will still require maintenance in the shipyard to ensure it is ready for future NATO deployments.
- The minehunting boat "Bad Bevensen" demonstrated its defensive capabilities during its month-long NATO deployment, removing eight old mines from potential threat areas.
- The German Navy's commitment to international security was showcased through the deployment of the "Bad Bevensen" to various ports in nine countries, covering thousands of nautical miles.
- The "Bad Bevensen" and its crew of 42 soldiers, including a team of mine divers, play a vital role in ensuring safe shipping lanes for both NATO and civilian vessels in and around European waters.
Source: www.stern.de
