Police - Water police patrol boat "Seestern" christened
The water police in Kiel christened their new patrol boat "Seestern" on Thursday. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the name is the result of a public consultation. The majority of participants voted for a name related to sea creatures. Further new patrol boats are to follow. "The new type of boat can be used in coastal waters, in coastal waters and in ports and inland waterways and is exceptionally user-friendly," said State Secretary of the Interior Magdalena Finke. "Above all, because attention was paid to good handling characteristics and suitability for use in almost all weather and wave conditions."
The new standard patrol boat could be used to replace the outdated patrol boats. In Schleswig-Holstein, internal security also means maritime security. The North Sea and Baltic Sea, islands and Halligen, harbors and inland waterways are unique areas with sensitive infrastructures.
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The Ministry of the Interior in Schleswig-Holstein acknowledged the popularity of marine life names for the water police boats, hence choosing 'Seestern' (starfish). The new patrol boat "Seestern" is designed to be utilized in various marine environments, including ports, coastal waters, and inland waterways. In addition to the water police, local shipping companies are also expected to benefit from the enhanced security provided by these modern patrol boats.
Source: www.stern.de
