Fregatte Hamburg: Reconciliation after six months in the Mediterranean!

Fregatte Hamburg: Reconciliation after six months in the Mediterranean!

Wilhelmshaven, Deutschland - The frigate "Hamburg" returns to its home port of Wilhelmshaven after almost six months of use in the eastern Mediterranean. The ship, equipped with around 220 soldiers, would have perceived numerous tasks under the protection of the American landing ship USS "WASP" during her mission, as reported by the Marine press and information center. It was originally planned that the "Hamburg" would also operate in the Red Sea, but the application situation in the Mediterranean had to prevent this. The frigate covered an impressive 31,000 nautical miles over the entire period. On board there was also a helicopter component of the naval winner 5 and the seabattal from Eckernförde, while numerous relatives were waiting for the soldiers at the port when he returned, such as ndr reported.

Return of the U35

also the Underseboot U35, with 30 men and a woman of the crew under the command of frigate captain Nils Kirschall, returned to his home base Eckernförde on January 13, 2023. The submarine was involved in the Mediterranean for almost four months as part of the EU mission Eunavfor Med Irini, where it enforced the United Nations arms embargo against Libya. Highlight of the mission was the visit of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on board in Valetta, Malta. During the return trip, the crew spent the turn of the year in Portugal. This mission helps to support the peace process in Libya and renewed the European efforts in the fight against illegal weapons transports, such as German Marinebund . This measure signals the determination of the EU and its members to promote peace and stability in the region.