Nato - Minehunting boat "Bad Bevensen": Back to Kiel after deployment
The minehunting boat "Bad Bevensen" is expected back in its home port of Kiel on Thursday (10:00 a.m.) after a NATO deployment. According to the German Navy, the 54-meter-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.
Under the command of Corvette Captain Kevin Linken, the boat called at 16 ports in 9 countries in 5 months, covering almost 10,000 nautical miles, according to the Navy. 8 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 decision for the "Bad Bevensen" to undertake another NATO deployment from its home port in Kiel, Germany, is currently under consideration within NATO's defense strategies.
- The anticipated departure of the German Navy's minehunting ship "Bad Bevensen" from its shipyard, following its recent NATO deployment, marks a significant shift towards enhancing internal security within Schleswig-Holstein.
- In light of the recent NATO deployment, the German Navy has expressed a desire to modernize its fleet, including the "Bad Bevensen," in an effort to boost its capacity for shipping and minehunting operations.
- During its homeport in Kiel, Germany, after its successful completion of the NATO deployment, the "Bad Bevensen" will house a team of German Navy personnel for ongoing training and preparation for future deployments.
- The call for a larger NATO presence, including ships like the "Bad Bevensen," within the waters of Germany, including its primary ports like Kiel and Bad Bevensen, has been a topic of debate within the country's political circles, with some advocating for increased defense cooperation with NATO.
Source: www.stern.de
