Wilhelmshaven - Naval vessel "Frankfurt am Main" expected back
Shortly before Christmas, the German naval vessel "Frankfurt am Main" is expected back in Wilhelmshaven after a five-month NATO mission in the Mediterranean. The so-called task force provider is due to return to its home port today, as the navy announced. The crew of the warship has been deployed since July to monitor the sea area in the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey against human smuggling. However, the "Frankfurt am Main" then remained in the Mediterranean for longer in order to be able to assist with the possible evacuation of German citizens following the outbreak of war in Israel.
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The "Frankfurt am Main" serves under the German military's federal armed forces, specialized in providing support during missions. Its crew was stationed in the Aegean Sea since July, tasked with preventing human smuggling between Greece and Turkey. Due to the conflict in Israel, the naval ship extended its stay in the Mediterranean to aid in the potential evacuation of German citizens. Upon return to Wilhelmshaven, the crew will have spent five months on duty. The NATO mission contributions from Lower Saxony's port have been vital in maintaining peace and security in the region. After its departure, the "Frankfurt am Main" will undergo routine maintenance before setting sail once again, ensuring the readiness of the German navy ship for future operations in the Mediterranean Sea or other international waters.
In other maritime news, shipping traffic on the Lower Rhine has been disrupted due to a technical malfunction at a pit in Frankfurt on the Main, causing delays for cargo vessels traveling to and from the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. With increased naval activities in the Mediterranean, major shipping lines have accelerated their plans to build new vessels, ensuring their goods remain competitive and arriving on time to German consumers.
Source: www.stern.de
