The cargo ship Vezhen is anchored outside Karlskrona for examination by Swedish authorities.Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via APRIGA Latvia (AP) — Swedish prosecutors announced Sunday night that they have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected aggravated "sabotage" and ordered the detention of a Navibulgar vessel in the Baltic Sea suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland earlier that day "We are directly on site with the seized ship and are taking measures as decided by the prosecutor," said Mattias Lindholm Navibulgar CEO Alexander Kalchev said it was possible that the Vezhen ship had caused a cable to break but dismissed any possibility of sabotage or any other action on the part of the crew. He cited information obtained from the crew that the ship was sailing late on Sunday in extremely bad weather the crew discovered that the left anchor was apparently being dragged along the seabed Kalchev added that the automatic ship identification system clearly showed that the Vezhen passed over the cable and that it was not clear when exactly it was cut. The Vezhen was sailing to South America The 32,000-ton vessel was launched in 2022 "I hope that the investigators will quickly establish that this is not a matter of any intentional action but a technical incident due to bad weather and that the ship will be released," Kalchev said the vessel departed from the Russian port of Ust-Luga several days earlier and was navigating between Gotland and Latvia at the time the damage was suspected of having occurred NATO began a new mission dubbed "Baltic Sentry" which included frigates maritime patrol aircraft and a fleet of naval drones to provide "enhanced surveillance and deterrence" in the Baltic Sea which the transatlantic alliance says is to protect undersea cables and pipelines Denmark-headquartered power cable manufacturer and installation firm NKT has appointed ABB to electrify its high-voltage submarine power cable factory in Karlskrona To remind, on the back of a record order backlog and strong market outlook, NKT announced investments in a new cable-laying vessel (CLV) as well as in a new high-voltage factory on the existing site in Karlskrona with both assets expected operational from 2027 It was reported on November 5 that the new cable extrusion tower in Karlskrona had reached its full height of 200 meters becoming the second tallest tower in the Nordics ABB Distribution Solutions will supply the factory and the extrusion tower with electrical power in a comprehensive turnkey solution including UniGear ZS1 the production plant will be supplied with 100% renewable electricity and the electricity infrastructure will be placed in two new distribution stations ABB will deliver 90 UniGear ZS1 switchgear panels and peripheral equipment such as busbar packs cross-connection cabinets and 110 V DC LS systems with batteries testing and commissioning of the equipment power cables hang in a vertical position while its insulation system is applied and ensuring uninterrupted power is therefore a top priority as production will be running around the clock “The ongoing investment in the factory creates the opportunity to annually produce the cables required to connect up to ten average offshore wind farms with a total capacity of 20 GW – enough to supply approximately 15-20 million homes,” said Darren Fennell Executive Vice President and Head of HV Solutions Karlskrona at NKT “ABB can deliver a solution that meets our requirements for high availability The company has supplied the power supply to our existing plant and as we now expand we choose to continue a collaboration that works well with a partner that has reliable Swedish construction company Skanska just signed a SEK 1.2 billion (approximately $109 million) contract with NKT for the next stage of the cable factory expansion in Karlskrona, which encompasses phase two of the construction and installation works, focusing on the tower building and associated side structures. This follows an earlier SEK 700 million contract for the first phase of construction works, signed in July 2024, with an expected completion in 2025. Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC, part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business, is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment. In close cooperation with our customers, we translate experience, science, and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas. The performance of new and existing jack-ups, vessels […] for inspection by Swedish authorities as of Jan Source: TT News Agency / Johan Nilsson via Reuters A ship detained by Swedish prosecutors in connection with damage to an undersea communication cable connecting Sweden and Latvia is owned by the Bulgarian company Navigation Maritime Bulgare, Reuters reported earlier today MarineTraffic data indicates that the bulk carrier Vezhen A coast guard vessel escorted the ship into Swedish waters admitted that the Vezhen might have struck the underwater cable but stressed that there was no malicious intent He explained that one of the ship's anchors dropped to the seabed due to high winds “They (the crew) have been instructed to assist authorities and the situation never escalated and it is calm at the moment,” Kalchev told Reuters claiming that the crew had initially been held at gunpoint A statement on the company’s website read: “Navigation Maritime Bulgare JSC does not have information about any intentional actions by the crew of the m/v Vezhen that could lead to such an incident According to the information we have received this is a force majeure situation that occurred due to the unfavorable hydrometeorological conditions in the area.” A maritime expert, speaking anonymously to The Insider, was skeptical about the company’s explanation, calling the claim that the anchor was blown off by the wind highly implausible: which “cannot be considered extremely bad weather conditions in any way.” Swedish television channel TV4 reported that the Vezhen is currently anchored about 10 kilometers (6 miles) south of the naval base in Karlskrona with footage showing that it appeared to have a damaged anchor MarineTraffic data analyzed by The Insider shows that the Vezhen en route from the port of Ust-Luga in Russia’s Leningrad Region to Skagen The vessel maintained a consistent speed until Jan The ship passed near the area where the cable damage was later discovered without changing speed — but reduced its speed to almost zero three hours later the ship turned near Karlskrona and began heading toward port but did not reach it owned by the Latvian State Radio and Television Center (LVRTC) The incident occurred on the Ventspils-Gotland segment within Sweden’s exclusive economic zone Latvia’s navy said on Sunday that three ships were subject to investigation following the incident This incident follows a series of suspicious incidents in November and December last year which saw damage inflicted on power and communication cables in the Baltic Sea Authorities in the affected countries — which include Sweden “I don't believe in coincidences when it comes to frequent cases of damage to underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea,” Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in a post on X after the latest cable rupture In January, NATO announced the launch of the Baltic Sentry mission to safeguard critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea The operation will involve patrols by frigates We really need your help! 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Сделано в Charmer устарел и не позволяет корректно отображать сайт The construction of the world’s largest factory for offshore power cables continues in Karlskrona and NKT has now started the slipform casting of concrete for the site’s third extrusion tower which will become the second tallest tower in Sweden A constant flow of trucks is now delivering concrete to the construction site in Karlskrona where NKT is building the world’s largest high-voltage offshore power cable factory NKT has now started the slipforming casting of concrete for a third extrusion tower at the Swedish factory a truck per hour will supply concrete to the tower ensuring its rapid ascent to 200 meters to stand as a landmark of NKT’s ongoing investments in production capacity and capabilities The expansion with the new tower is driven by a record high order backlog and increased demand for power cables supporting the transition to renewable energy - The beginning of the slipforming is a major milestone in the expansion of the factory in Karlskrona The tower will significantly strengthen our ability to meet the growing demand for larger and longer high-voltage offshore cables essential for the green transition The ongoing investments is central to the execution of our large order backlog and prepares us for the positive development we expect in the high-voltage power cable market we continue to be a leading power cable provider for the global energy infrastructure Executive Vice President and Head of HV Solutions Karlskrona in NKT The extrusion tower is crucial in adding insulation to the high-voltage power cables produced at the Swedish facility The construction of the tower is part of a larger investment program in NKT’s high-voltage power cable business which also includes a second cable-laying vessel set to be operational from 2027 alongside the factory expansion NKT plans to recruit over 500 new employees by 2027 and is on track with the hiring process in Karlskrona EVP and Head of HV Solutions Karlskrona in front of one of the trucks delivering concrete for the construction of the third extrusion at the Swedish factory in Karlskrona You can translate karlskrona.se automatically using Google Translate Blekinge has great potential to be a model region for sustainable development in the Swedish tourism industry Two UNESCO designations provide both responsibility and opportunities to invest in a development strategy for the region that attracts more visitors the project "Certification for Sustainable Tourism in Blekinge" was launched Region Blekinge has granted project funding and Blekinge Archipelago Biosphere Reserve is the project owner Karlskrona Municipality contributes 20% of the costs in the form of personnel resources Achieving a sustainable destination requires broad collaboration between public and private stakeholders As part of the previous project "Sustainable Tourism in World Heritage and Biosphere Reserve," which was conducted in collaboration between 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which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information Karlskrona is an outstanding example of a late-17th-century European planned naval city The original plan and many of the buildings have survived intact along with installations that illustrate its subsequent development up to the present day Karlskrona est un exemple exceptionnel de cité navale européenne planifiée caractéristique de la fin du XVIIe siècle Le plan originel et de nombreux édifices nous sont parvenus intacts tout comme certaines installations témoignant de son développement ultérieur تمثل كارلسكرونا نموذجاً فريداً من المدن البحرية الأوروبية المخططة التي تميزت بها نهاية القرن السابع عشر وقد حافظت حتى اليوم على مخططها الأصلي وعلى عدد من أبنيتها وبعض التجهيزات الشاهدة على التطور الذي شهدته لاحقاً 卡尔斯克鲁纳是欧洲17世纪末海军城市的一个突出典范。直到今天，它最初的设计和许多建筑连同反映它后来发展的设施都被完好地保存下来。 Карлскруна – это выдающийся пример построенного по единому плану европейского военно-морского порта конца XVII в Его первоначальная планировка и многие здания сохранились неизменными иллюстрируют последующее развитие вплоть до наших дней Karlskrona es un ejemplo excepcional de las ciudades navales planificadas características de finales del siglo XVII en Europa Ha conservado intactos su trazado primigenio y numerosos edificios así como algunas instalaciones ilustrativas de su desarrollo ulterior hasta nuestros días a serial property situated on a Baltic Sea archipelago in south-eastern Sweden is an extremely well-preserved example of a naval city from a time when major European powers secured their positions largely through war and battles at sea Founded in 1680 by King Karl XI and planned from the outset as a naval city Karlskrona was built as a new base for the fleet of Sweden The city was designed by Quartermaster General Erik Dahlbergh in a grid plan with Baroque features and included the complete range of necessary functions: naval base facilities a civil city with trade and administration and residential areas for groups from various levels of society The city’s architects and planners were inspired by precedents such as the Venetian Arsenal Karlskrona in turn influenced subsequent naval bases and cities of this type In addition to the city’s grid plan and built infrastructure the serial property includes large parts of the island of Trossö where the naval base and many of its environments and buildings are located; a number of inner and outer fortifications that surround Trossö which were intended to defend the city and the naval base; as well as Skärfva Manor House and the Crown Mill at Lyckeby satellites within this larger area that are representative of the hinterland which includes installations that illustrate its subsequent development up to the present day is the best preserved and most complete of the surviving European naval cities This is partly because it has not been affected by wars or battles and partly because it continues to operate as a naval base Criterion (ii): Karlskrona is an exceptionally well preserved example of a European planned naval town which incorporates elements derived from earlier establishments in other countries and which was in its turn to serve as the model for subsequent towns with similar functions Criterion (iv): Naval bases played an important role in the centuries during which naval power was a determining factor in European Realpolitik and Karlskrona is the best preserved and most complete of those that survive All the elements necessary to express the Outstanding Universal Value of the Naval Port of Karlskrona are located within the boundaries of the 320.417-ha serial property including the city of Karlskrona and its grid plan; the naval dockyard and harbour; the inner fortifications at Ljungskär and Kurrholmen; the outer fortifications at Drottningskärs Citadel and Kungsholms Fort; and Skärfva Manor House and the Crown Mill at Lyckeby located in the naval port’s environs The boundaries of the property adequately ensure the complete representation of the features and processes that convey the property’s significance The property does not suffer unduly from adverse effects of development and/or neglect While the city plan is preserved and the original vision for and planned functions of the city are still legible today the majority of the property is part of a living urban environment facing continual pressures for change The Naval Port of Karlskrona is authentic in terms of its location and setting Various kinds of cultural environments as well as individual buildings are largely preserved when Karlskrona became Sweden’s national marine port its role as an active naval port was strengthened The Swedish authorities believe that the continued use of this historical environment will provide the best protection and will assist in maintaining the property’s authenticity Several older buildings and constructions in the port area have been restored in order that they may be reused The serial property of the Naval Port of Karlskrona consists of ten components within which a total of 91 buildings are protected under the Swedish Ordinance for State-owned Listed Buildings An additional 47 areas with buildings are protected by the Historic Environment Act (1988:950) (Each listing can comprise a number of buildings.) The property is also designated as an Area of National Interest and its cultural environment is protected under the Swedish Environmental Code Karlskrona Municipality is responsible for preserving the values of this area through physical planning pursuant to the Planning and Building Act (1987) The Blekinge County Administrative Board has supervisory authority over this property it is responsible for protecting the attributes that express the Outstanding Universal Value of the World Heritage property by ensuring that the values of the Area of National Interest are not tangibly damaged The Board may issue statements in this respect when Karlskrona Municipality’s detailed plans are circulated for consultation Actions taken outside the defined Area of National Interest must also ensure that this area’s values are maintained The Naval Port of Karlskrona is included in the Blekinge Archipelago Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme The serial property is owned and/or managed by a combination of public and private concerns The Swedish Fortification Agency owns and maintains buildings and objects in the military area used by the Swedish Armed Forces and the National Property Board owns and maintains a number of buildings Both owners have long-term conservation plans The Parish of Karlskrona manages two of the three church buildings; the Municipality of Karlskrona manages the Crown Mill at Lyckeby; and private stakeholders own the Kungshall Storehouse and Skärfva Manor House The Blekinge County Administrative Board awards grants for the conservation of privately owned listed buildings Their maintenance is carried out under the supervision of experts in heritage conservation A management plan adopted in 2005 and revised in 2009 aims to preserve and develop the Naval Port of Karlskrona But because an evaluation of older plans has only just begun the cultural values in large parts of the World Heritage property are currently not safeguarded This is evident in regard to the rebuilding of certain protected buildings and in decisions involving newly declared listed buildings Extensive new construction has taken place in some areas and additional construction is planned within central parts of the World Heritage property Sustaining the Outstanding Universal Value of the property over time will require further protecting its attributes and reformulating the present management plan to ensure that these attributes are managed appropriately in the context of the ongoing development of the city and the continual pressures for change that face this living urban environment We continue to strengthen our presence in key markets develop innovative solutions and acquire companies in prioritised areas Saab's products are sold to over 100 countries and we currently operates in over 30 countries The production of Saab Kockums’ ships and submarines takes place at the Karlskrona shipyard Here there is a tradition of developing solutions for maritime security that goes back more than 300 years Karlskrona was established as the headquarters of the Swedish fleet at the end of the 17th century and was the largest and most expensive investment of the period the naval city of Karlskrona has been included on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites along with Versailles In the mid-1600s the Swedish Empire expanded significantly into the Baltic Sea region and after the Peace of Roskilde in 1658 Blekinge and Halland became part of Sweden It was strategically important for the Swedes to erect various fortifications in the newly gained regions in order to ensure control In 1679 Carl XI of Sweden decided to erect a naval base in the Blekinge archipelago and the following year the new city of Karlskrona was formally established This was the origin of the greatest demonstration of strength during its period as a great power – an enormous relocation of ships not to mention several thousand people from different parts of Sweden In 1681 and 1682 more than a thousand sailors were relocated from Finland to Kalmar and Karlskrona and during the 1680s the relocation of additional crews and relatives of the sailors continued It is calculated that 3,000 people from Finland alone were relocated to Blekinge in this way The construction of the Karlskrona base and its associated shipyard was started entirely from scratch initially on Hästö and Vämo Many of the workers also came from Finland But joiners and other craftsmen also came from Stockholm and the shipyard in Skeppsholmen Very soon large-scale shipbuilding began on Trossö A major part of the shipyard’s work also involved repairs to the existing Swedish fleet which had suffered major damage in the war with Denmark A major construction frenzy also began in the shipyard area joiners’ and sculptors’ workshops a 300-metre long ropewalk and a gatehouse were constructed The largest vessel constructed during the Swedish Caroline era (1654-1718) was the prestigious ship Konung Karl It was the greatest event so far in the history of the shipyard and was celebrated with a gun salute Twelve 24-pound guns were fired from both Sverige and Göta to celebrate the event The sculptor Henrik Schütz was commissioned to decorate the new flagship The large figurehead represented the king himself Konung Karl had a crew of 700 sailors and 150 soldiers and carried 108 guns It was the most powerful ship that had ever set sail in the Swedish fleet But this true flagship was only in service for three naval expeditions and was not used as much as had been expected After the death of Carl XII and the end of the Great Northern War the Karlskrona shipyard experienced a downturn There were even discussions as to whether to relocate the shipyard and naval base to Stockholm But financial and organisational realities were against it The position in Karlskrona was presented in bleak terms by Admiral Claes Sparre in a report to Frederick I in spring 1724 Only the newest ship Drottning Ulrica Eleonora was seaworthy – it would take at least ten years to repair the rest of the fleet According to a Riksdag decision no new ships were to be built in Karlskrona until further notice – they would have to content themselves with repairs and maintenance It was only in 1728 that the construction of replacement ships started in earnest Activities moved back and forth in the next few decades A large number of ships were built in Karlskrona but operations were put on the back burner at times The shipyard was then given a clear company structure with a shipyard manager and a clear mission In future the Karlskrona shipyard would be the main supplier of large warships to the Swedish fleet The Swedish fleet of the line was by then extremely outdated Out of 22 ships of the line that were in service in 1772 six originated from the Swedish Caroline era with the Göta from 1686 being the oldest The ships had a characteristic flat bottom and could not operate in deeper waters They also had a poorer ability to sail close to the wind towards the end of the 1740s Sweden had started to build ships of the line according to French principles They were sharper and deeper than before and with a better ability to sail to windward The Karlskrona shipyard was facing a new and glorious chapter in its history It was Gustav III of Sweden who pushed through a series of decisions in 1780-81 that radically changed the organisation and composition of the fleet of the line Now Fredrik Henrik af Chapman was appointed manager of the shipyard and a major construction programme got under way Chapman had an unusual background for his time His parents had moved from England to Gothenburg He had a background of theoretical and practical studies in Sweden and abroad and had become a ship designer and shipbuilder He published his observations on shipbuilding in books which came out in several different languages and Chapman became an international authority on the subject There was bustling activity in Karlskrona under Chapman’s management no less than ten ships of the line and as many frigates and a number of small ships of various kinds were completed Everything was constructed from Chapman’s own drawings and was under his personal control It is usually said that Chapman was the first person in the world who put ships into series production He was also a pioneer when it came to determining the mathematical relationships for the ship’s characteristics such as the rigging Experiments were conducted in a 100-metre pool which he had constructed at his residence Skärva outside Karlskrona where he tested different types of hulls on scale models of ships This methodology anticipated the way in which attempts are made in the modern age to chart the hydrodynamic properties of ships or how the characteristics of airfoil sections and aircraft are tested in wind tunnels but continued with drawings of ships and was active at his desk until just a few days before his death in 1808 His last major work: “A theoretical essay to determine the proper size and form of ships of the line as well as of frigates and smaller armed vessels” came off the press as late as 1806 he was best known for his collection of prints Architectura Navalis Mercatoria (1768) The specialisation of the Karlskrona shipyard in sailing ships resulted in more and more serious competition from industrial workshop-based shipyards from the mid-1880s In Denmark and Norway the tradition-bound naval yards rapidly adapted to constructing ships with iron hulls But it did not happen initially in Karlskrona Instead it was a private mechanical workshop which from around 1840 had started to develop the new skills required by the Swedish fleet Other private shipyards also started to appear which moved from timber to iron and steel One example is the Kockums shipyard in Malmö The Karlskrona yard appeared to be completely left behind and partially abandoned by the politicians But modernisation finally got under way in accordance with plans drawn up by the workshop manager G W Svensson in 1871 When the modernisation had finally been completed at the end of the 1870s discussions on the renovation of the shipyard had been going on for more than ten years One explanation for this was that the operations were totally dependent on political decisions construction really got off the ground with the series production of torpedo boats New mechanical workshops were constructed along with the long stone-built fitting-out quay the Oscar II dock was built in the period from 1899 to 1903 The Karlskrona shipyard was now no longer a dominant supplier of warships to the Swedish fleet and the increased competition had necessitated more finely honed skills The shipyard now had to adapt its technology and expertise to what customers wanted This became particularly evident during the first half of the 1900s which were characterised by dramatic changes in the rest of the world further reburbishment and another world war resulted in constantly changing conditions for operations at the Karlskrona yard its core task remained the repair and maintenance of the ships in the Swedish fleet But here too the Karlskrona yard played a not insignificant role – 14 out of a total of 30 new Swedish submarines were built here in the period from 1910 to 1945 Until the start of the 1960s the Karlskrona yard belonged to the Swedish Navy and was known as the Marinverkstäder (Marine workshops) In 1961 the business was divided up and shipyard operations were split off into a state-owned company with the name Karlskronavarvet AB From the early 1970s this company became part of Statsföretag AB the business continued to focus mainly on the maintenance and construction of military ships In 1989 Karlskronavarvet AB merged with Kockums AB in Malmö The new company became known under the name of Kockums Construction was centralised in Karlskrona in 1996 thus ensuring the continuation of a more than 300-year era in the city that was created for shipping and maritime security Today surface and underwater vessels with stealth capabilities are designed and built at the Karlskrona yard for the Swedish Navy Saab serves the global market of governments authorities and corporations with products services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security Sweden’s construction company Skanska has signed a SEK 1.2 billion (approximately $109 million) contract with Denmark-headquartered power cable manufacturer and installation firm NKT for the next stage of the cable factory expansion in Karlskrona is part of NKT’s broader investment to bolster renewable electricity distribution and technological innovation in the region The contract encompasses phase two of the construction and installation works focusing on the tower building and associated side structures This follows an earlier SEK 700 million contract for the first phase of construction works “The existing collaboration agreement between the parties covering parts of the expansion of NKT’s cable factory in Karlskrona is now being supplemented with an additional contract,” said the company “The new contract covers part 2 of construction and installation works for the tower building and associated side buildings NKT’s investment will help develop the distribution of renewable electricity and enhance technological advancements in Blekinge and Sweden.” Construction under the newly signed contract will begin immediately NKT unveiled that it was nearing completion of its expansion project in Alingsås with access to the test hall and new buildings set for next month To remind, on the back of a record order backlog and strong market outlook, NKT announced investments in a new cable-laying vessel (CLV) It was reported on November 5 that the new cable extrusion tower in Karlskrona had reached its full height of 200 meters Shortly after, the Danish power cable manufacturer announced that Vard had cut the first steel for the NKT Eleonora CLV The collaboration between Skanska and NKT started in July 2023 with the signing of a framework agreement This led to contracts for time-sensitive works valued at approximately SEK 300 million in December 2023 The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups the Naval Port of Karlskrona was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List To follow up on what has happened within the World Heritage Site since 1998 the municipality has commissioned a cultural heritage assessment The most skilled architects in Sweden during the 17th century were engaged to realize Karl XI’s vision of Sweden’s new naval base with a well-preserved city plan where churches and streets remain as they were originally designed Karlskrona is a living World Heritage Site and a city in constant development Our shared responsibility is to care for this cultural heritage while building for the future several measures have been undertaken in consultation with the World Heritage Council to manage Comprehensive OverviewTo monitor what has happened within the World Heritage Site since 1998 The report provides a comprehensive overview of how the city has changed and the impact it has had on the World Heritage Site The analysis also serves as a valuable foundation for the recently initiated work on a preservation and development plan for the World Heritage Site outlining guidelines for future efforts to preserve and develop our heritage Few Demolitions Within the World Heritage BoundariesSince the Naval Port of Karlskrona became a World Heritage Site relatively few demolitions have occurred within its boundaries primarily taken place on areas that have been undeveloped since at least the 1970s The cityscape largely appears as it did then The Cityscape is Largely Perceived as IntactIn summary the report concludes that while changes have occurred that have had a negative impact on the values of the World Heritage Site the perception of the cityscape as it appeared in 1998 remains largely intact you can access the cultural heritage assessment prepared by Nyréns Arkitektkontor on behalf of Karlskrona Municipality (the report is in Swedish) Denmark-headquartered power cable manufacturer and installation player NKT has begun works on a new cable extrusion tower for a power cable factory in Karlskrona which is expected to be the world’s largest high-voltage offshore power cable factory upon completion After disclosing plans last year to boost its high-voltage power cable business with a €1 billion investment up to 2026 in a new factory in Sweden and a power cable vessel NKT started the slipforming casting of concrete for a third extrusion tower at the Swedish factory in Karlskrona The firm underlines this expansion is driven by a record-high order backlog and increased demand for power cables to support the transition to renewable energy the Danish player underlines that a constant flow of trucks is now delivering concrete to the construction site with a truck per hour anticipated to supply concrete to the tower over the coming months to ensure its rapid ascent to 200 meters this is expected to become the second tallest tower in Sweden Darren Fennell, NKT’s Executive Vice President and Head of HV Solutions Karlskrona commented: “The beginning of the slipforming is a major milestone in the expansion of the factory in Karlskrona The tower will significantly strengthen our ability to meet the growing demand for larger and longer high-voltage offshore cables essential for the green transition.  “The ongoing investments is central to the execution of our large order backlog and prepares us for the positive development With the capacity expansion, we continue to be a leading power cable provider for the global energy infrastructure.” the extrusion tower is perceived to be crucial in adding insulation to the high-voltage power cables produced at the Swedish facility While the tower is set to continue its upward momentum of approximately 2.6 meters a day until it reaches 200 meters above ground the slipform casting will be finalized during Q4 2024 The new tower is part of a larger investment program in NKT’s high-voltage power cable business which entails a second cable-laying vessel set to be operational from 2027 alongside the factory expansion. As this business growth is expected to spur a headcount rise of over 500 by 2027 NKT claims to be on track with the hiring process in Karlskrona The Danish firm has won several new assignments, including a framework agreement with SSEN Transmission to deliver power cable systems for two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission links in Scotland NKT also recently revamped its cable-laying vessel (CLV) NKT Victoria in response to growing market demand and customer requirements Taj Mahal and the Naval Port of Karlskrona These are objects considered to be so unique that they have been named world heritage sites by UNESCO Today we are continuing to preserve this heritage The Naval Port of Karlskrona was added to list of UNESCO world heritage sites in 1998 is characterised by its naval history and still active naval base The key to Karlskrona’s world heritage nomination is in the planning of the naval port the most skilled architects in Sweden were engaged to fulfil King Karl XI’s vision of Sweden’s new naval base.It is not a specific building that makes Karlskrona a World Heritage Site The World Heritage Site of the Naval Port of Karlskrona encompasses the military and civilian city as well as several surrounding facilities that have been significant for the naval base’s supply Denmark-headquartered power cable manufacturer and installation player NKT has made inroads in the construction of a new cable extrusion tower for a power cable factory in Karlskrona which is expected to be the world’s largest high-voltage offshore power cable factory after completion In a bid to strengthen its ability to meet the growing demand for larger and longer high-voltage offshore cables that are considered to be essential for the green transition, NKT revealed plans to boost its high-voltage power cable business last year unveiling a €1 billion investment up to 2026 in a new factory in Sweden and a cable vessel The Danish player started work in July 2024 for a third extrusion tower at the Swedish factory in Karlskrona reiterating once again that the expansion was driven by a record-high order backlog and increased demand for power cables to support the transition to renewable energy the company highlights a new construction milestone as its third extrusion tower has reached 100 meters and can be viewed from the city center As the slipform casting of concrete continues NKT anticipates the tower will reach its final height of 200 meters during Q4 2024 commented: “We are delighted to see the tower rise above Karlskrona and I would like to thank everyone contributing to the ongoing construction “The ongoing investments are central to the execution of our large order backlog and prepare us for the positive development we expect in the high-voltage power cable market we continue to create local jobs and support the positive development of Karlskrona.” The Danish firm expects a truck per hour to continue supplying concrete to the tower over the coming months the extrusion tower is crucial for adding insulation to the high-voltage power cables produced at the Swedish facility The tower’s construction is part of the company’s larger investment program in its high-voltage power cable business The Denmark-headquartered firm recently hand-picked ABB to supply a power distribution system for its newbuild CLV to allow integration of multiple power sources and engines to run at variable speeds This came after NKT finished its assignment on a subsea link enabling 600 MW of renewable generation as remote North Sea islands connect to Britain’s main grid Karlskrona was inscribed on the prestigious World Heritage List on December 3 thus becoming Sweden's ninth World Heritage Site Karlskrona was founded in 1680 to meet the need for a naval base in Southern Sweden and construction and defense technology have been recognized throughout Europe in the following centuries thus becoming Sweden's ninth World Heritage Site When UNESCO's World Heritage Committee grants World Heritage status to a cultural-historical site Karlskrona is an example of how the exchange of human values can influence developments in architecture and technology and it is a prominent example of a type of building/architectural/technological complex that illustrates important stages in human history “Karlskrona is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a European planned naval base and although its design has been influenced by similar undertakings it has in turn acted as a model for comparable installations Naval bases played an important part during the centuries when the strength of a nation’s navy was a decisive factor in European power politics and of those that remain from this period Karlskrona is the most complete and well preserved.”- The World Heritage Sites Committee the Naval Port of Karlskrona has had a World Heritage Council consisting of several different involved parties that constitute a joint management for the World Heritage site The council includes representatives from organizations with a specifically designated responsibility within the World Heritage site The council is a forum for collaboration and is tasked with discussing and agreeing on the strategic direction of the collective World Heritage work Since 2022 Karlskrona Municipality is responsible for coordinating the work within the World Heritage site and the World Heritage Council the Naval Port of Karlskrona has a preparatory group that supports the World Heritage coordinator in developing relevant initiatives and setting directions for the collective work within the council.The World Heritage Council for the Naval Port of Karlskrona currently comprises representatives from the following organizations: Karlskrona Municipality the County Administrative Board of Blekinge Preserving and developing the World Heritage site of the Naval Port of Karlskrona requires close cooperation between different parties within the World Heritage Council and broad collaboration with other relevant stakeholders the World Heritage Council adopted the management plan for the Naval Port of Karlskrona 2023-2028 The management plan is a strategic tool for the organizations within the World Heritage Council and development of the World Heritage site in line with the requirements of the World Heritage Convention and operational guidelines Danish architecture studio Dorte Mandrup has designed new culture house and library in the heart of the Swedish baroque city of Karlskrona Working with Marianne Levinsen Landskab and Torbjörn Nilsson the team developed the cultural project to combine an art hall library and cafe together in the city center The culture house is meant to become a modern meeting place and hub for several cultural activities at the corner of Karlskrona’s central square Culture House and Library Karlskrona. Image Courtesy of MIRThe culture house was made to play off the unique buildings of the city and the square the design interprets the three-part façade division of the baroque and thus scale down the building's length sculptural staircase creates a natural movement through the various levels of the building and connects Stortorget with the city's new viewing platform on the roof of the culture house Karlskrona's new culture house will provide the setting for meetings between people The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2021 News via: Dorte Mandrup You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Karlskrona Naval Base is located in the Karlskrona Municipality 1st Submarine Flotilla and 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla It is the main naval base of the Swedish Navy It provides installation support and technical facilities for various naval units home-ported at Karlskrona The base employs over 1,750 personnel including regular officers The naval base is strategically located in the centre of the Baltic Sea region The well sheltered location receives protection from the rugged terrain of Trossö and islands situated close to Karlskrona The base is accessed through a narrow and deep fairway which allows deep draft vessels to enter the base The favourable ice conditions in the area made Karlskrona a substantial component in the defence of Sweden Though the main base is located in Karlskrona the detachments are spread over ten different locations The history of Karlskrona naval base is closely associated with that of the city of Karlskrona Following the peace treaty between Sweden and Denmark after the Scanian War (1675-1679) King Charles XI of Sweden completed a reconnaissance trip in the eastern Blekinge archipelago The king decided to build a city then called Carlscroona on the island of Trossön The main reason for creating a permanent base at Trossön was to have a close approach with Denmark which had enmity with Sweden throughout the 1600s The foundation for the naval town was laid in 1680 Other notable structures created were the main guardhouse ship’s models room and mustering hall The new base was mostly ice-free in comparison with Stockholm which was then the Navy’s main naval base Karlskrona pulled much attention from the world and stood as a model for a number of similar facilities created in the Europe The base occupied almost half of the central city until the 1960s and today the military presence in Karlskrona is remarkably large The Naval Port of Karlskrona was named a World Heritage Site in December 1998 Karlskrona houses the Swedish Navy’s Naval Chief of Staff The naval base monitors the territorial waters of Sweden and provides the basic training for about 1,200 service personnel as well as specialist divers of the Swedish Armed Forces It also controls the Home Guards and national protection forces deployed in the counties of Kronoberg The base is home to the 1st Submarine Flotilla and the 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla The First Submarine Flotilla operates submarine fleet round the year to monitor and protect the territorial sea of Sweden It also participates in covert intelligence gathering and marine specialist company with divers The flotilla includes three Gotland Class submarines HMS Gotland as well as two Södermanland Class submarines including HMS Södermanland and HMS Östergötland The 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla consists of 31 Corvette division 33 Mine-layer division and 34 Maintenance division The 31 Corvette division operates two Stockholm Class corvettes two Visby Class corvettes HMS Helsingborg and HMS Härnösand as well as three Tapper Class patrol boats The 33 Mine-layer division operates two Koster Class minelayers The 34 Maintenance division operates a support ship HMS Trossö (A264) The base facilities are located in the Eastern part of the naval yard The Western portion of the naval yard is used to build modern ships and submarines The "Five finger" docks are used to dock the Navy’s warships workshops and storehouses at the southern part of Trossö A number of establishments are also located outside Trossö at Stumholmen and Lyckeby The response and training battalion provides basic military training for the soldiers and sailors of the Swedish Armed Forces Armed Forces diving and naval medical centre (DNC) is a joint armed resource that trains various categories of divers Karlskrona naval base also trains and recruits staff for Home Guard and volunteer activities The naval base training aid department supports the garrison units and the Armed Forces in southern Sweden by providing training grounds and firing ranges Defence Health Services serves all the employees residing in the base Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network After facing stiff competition from firms like Snøhetta and Wingårdhs Arkitektkontor the team led by Danish practice Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter ultimately won the commission to design a new culture house and library in the Swedish city of Karlskrona where many of its central parts have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site “The task demands that we act with humility and respect for the existing and at the same time add a new character and identity to the place and projects like this is what makes working as an architect meaningful,” architect Dorte Mandrup explains The Danish firm collaborated with Marianne Levinsen Landskab (landscape architect) and Torbjörn Nilsson (library consultant) in the competition Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter shared more details about their design below Located at the corner of Karlskrona's ”Stortorget” central square the project complements its richly historic surroundings it will comprise of a library and a multi-functional room for various cultural activities like dance and music performances and art exhibitions Visitors will also be able to access a theater hall the architects interpret the three-part façade division of the baroque and thus scale down the building's length,” the design team describes. The building's interior has a large sculptural staircase that connects the building's levels including a new rooftop viewing platform above the culture house The competition jury praised the winning design as “an elegant interpretation of classical architecture” and for its “evident Karlskrona identity” Dorte Mandrup's design will be further developed and the project is expected to be complete by the end of 2021 Find more project drawings in the gallery below Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development #2 UNESCO ANCIENT THEATRE: Valorising an Extraordinary Historical Heritage Land Art Generator Initiative 2025 Fiji: Climate Resilience for Island Communities 50,000€ Prize / Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge What are the three parts of baroque facade—base from the post) is that it shows how the large clear rectangles of glass on the facade—interesting in themselves in how they vary the overall pattern—open up a view of and frame the older buildings surrounding The cultural center partially reveals itself and will reveal itself in different ways depending on time of day and interior lighting as well as engages the city and its cultural history And it doesn't overpower the other buildings rather shows reserve in trying to complement and fit in marking some focal point—what a design inspiration One of the more engaging and original designs we've seen here The Bulgarian company responsible for the ship suspected of damaging an undersea data cable linking Sweden and Latvia denies that it was an act of sabotage The Swedish coastguard on Sunday boarded and seized the cargo ship that is now anchored off the coast of Karlskrona due to heavy weather the stoppages of the anchor were broken and the anchor ran out by itself," the shipping company's CEO Alexander Kaltjev tells Swedish Radio News Dave Russsellenglish@sverigesradio.se plus weekly summary on Fridays at 4.30pm on P2 (P6 89.6FM in Stockholm) Kontakta gärna Sveriges Radios forum för teknisk support där vi besvarar dina frågor vardagar kl Home » Change of watch for Swedish AGI Spy Ships in the Baltic Sea Among the guests at the ceremony were the Commander of the Swedish Navy Rear admiral Ewa Skoog-Haslum and the Director general of Försvarets radioanstalt (FRA Artemis became part of the 1st Submarine Flotilla in Karlskrona HMS Artemis (A202) is a Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) ship designed for the Swedish Navy. The vessel replaced its predecessor, the 40-year-old HMS Orion (A 201) This is noticeable both to the crew and to the FRA personnel who conduct intelligence work themselves gym and work areas on board meet modern standards which is important during a long deployment at sea it is the largest Swedish warship built since the Halland-class destroyers of the 1950s (3,400 tons) HMS Artemis SIGINT vessel was built within the scope of Project B104 under a contract signed between Saab and the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) on April 26 The technical and detailed designs were developed by the Polish bureau MMC Ship Design & Marine Consulting The Swedish company outsourced the construction of the ship’s platform to the Polish Stocznia Remontowa “Nauta” in Gdynia “Nauta” was responsible for the construction of the platform and the execution of HAT (Harbour Acceptance Trials) and SAT (Sea Acceptance Trials) The SAT was to complete the Polish phase of the program after which the vessel on its own was to move to Saab Kockums in Karlskrona “Nauta” has outsourced the production of the hull to another subcontractor – PGZ Stocznia Wojenna in Gdynia. Steel cutting began on March 1, 2018, and on June 15 the keel of the vessel was laid. Ship was launched on April 17, 2019 after which the its hull was towed to “Nauta” new electronic systems antennas were fitted on the superstructure and mast of the ship details of Artemis’ equipment are classified diesel-electric propulsion with four generator sets of 990 kW each and two main azimuthal thrusters There are two bow thrusters to improve maneuverability There are 35 single and double cabins with sanitary facilities with 40 berths for the crew and mission systems operators The Artemis design was used to develop its variant, on the basis of which two similar vessels of Project 107, under the codename Delfin (Dolphin), are being built for the Polish Navy Naval News brings you news coverage of the latest naval defense shows & events We are also reporting on naval technology from all over the world Archive Architecture First new vessel will begin operations in July Stena Line will launch two of its new E-Flexer ferries on the route between Karlskrona The first vessel will begin operating from July Both ferries were originally planned to be deployed on the route between Nynäshamn but have been moved to the Karlskrona-Gdynia route due to an increase in freight demand in the South Baltic Sea region.   Each of the E-Flexer vessels is 240 metres long and will have a capacity of 1,200 passengers and 3,600 lane metres They are designed for conversion to both battery hybrid operation and LNG or methanol fuel once the necessary bunkering infrastructure has been constructed.  “Flexibility and growing with our customers are key for Stena Line and with the E-Flexers that we are now deploying on the Karlskrona-Gdynia route we are striving to offer a fleet that is as flexible as possible,” said Niclas Mårtensson The recently lengthened and refurbished Stena Scandia and Stena Baltica will continue to serve on the route between Nynäshamn and Ventspils Stena Line has also opened a completely new route between Nynäshamn and Hanko in Finland on 1 February 2022 will be added to the route at the end of May The most popular stories of the month delivered to your inbox the leading power and automation technology group has won an order worth around $130 million from DONG Energy to supply a high-voltage cable system that will bring power from the Walney Extension wind park off the northwest coast of England to more than a million people in the United Kingdom The Walney Extension will provide additional generation potential of 660 MW on top of the existing offshore wind farm's 367 MW both offshore wind farms will be capable of providing clean electricity to over 800,000 households making a significant contribution to the UK's target of achieving 15 percent of its total energy production from renewable sources by 2020 and reducing carbon dioxide emissions "The Walney Extension cable link will help deliver clean renewable power to more than a million people," said Claudio Facchin "This project reaffirms ABB's commitment to delivering power and productivity for a better world and reinforces our position as a leading provider of innovative high-voltage cable technology." Europe now has around 8 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power connected to the grid accounting for nearly half the installed capacity and a further 11.9 GW of offshore capacity under construction or having planning approval The existing Walney offshore wind farm is located 15 kilometers west of Walney Island off the coast of Cumbria in the Irish Sea with its turbines covering an area of approximately 73 square kilometers The Walney Extension Wind Farm site where ABB is supplying the high-voltage cable system is northwest of the existing installation and will cover an area twice as large at 149 square kilometers supply and commission the 220 kilovolt (kV) alternating current (AC) extruded cable system The link includes more than 157 kilometers of submarine cable to connect the two wind farm platforms to each other and to shore as well as 24 kilometers of underground cable for the grid connection Cable links play a key role in transmitting vast amounts of electricity reliably and efficiently ABB is a global leader in high-voltage cable systems with an installed base across applications such as integration of renewables oil and gas platform power supplies and subsea interconnections ABB has commissioned more than 25 direct-current (DC) and hundreds of AC cable links around the world ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and transport and infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 140,000 people For help with any technical terms in this release, please go to: www.abb.com/glossary ABB's website uses cookies. 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Learn more I agree NKT has announced plans to build a new factory including a third extrusion tower at Karlskrona The company said the investments are driven by increased demand for high-voltage power cables strong order intake and a record order backlog of more than €7Bn as of the end of Q1 2023 NKT has confirmed high-voltage contract awards and booking commitments of more than €5Bn To deliver on this significant order intake prepare for the continued strong market outlook and execute a record-high order backlog NKT will invest around €1Bn in its high-voltage power cable business The investments include  a new vessel with what the company described as “record-high power cable-laying capacity compared to vessels in the existing world fleet” and a significant extension of its Swedish production site in Karlskrona NKT will build a new factory including a third 200-m extrusion tower adding end-to-end production capacity next to the existing facility This will turn the site into the world’s largest high-voltage offshore cable production site NKT president and chief executive Claes Westerlind said “Contracts and commitments from our customers in recent months highlight our position in turnkey solutions “Power cables are key enablers of the transition to renewable energy High-voltage production and installation capacity is not sufficient to meet the increasing demand in the market.” The investments will strengthen NKT’s position significantly by improving its ability to meet growing demand for especially long HVDC power cable solutions The new assets will be operational from 2027 NKT initiated an investment programme in its high-voltage factories driven by a record-high order backlog including awards of the German corridor projects and a positive market outlook A key part of the programme was to add a second extrusion tower to the Swedish factory in Karlskrona Additional investments were announced in 2022 following the continued positive market development Driven by the previous investment programme NKT has employed more than 300 new staff at Karlskrona since 2020 It expects to need to employ 500 new employees in Sweden from 2027 onwards the Swedish government was served some Whiskey on the Rocks ran aground in the southern archipelago of Karlskrona It was an early Wednesday morning when Ingvar Svensson and Bertil Sturkman set out to empty their fishing nets off the coast of the small island of Sturkö The first sign that something wasn’t quite right was a thin film of oil they noticed on the water but something – maybe it was thinking about that oil slick – made Sturkman go back stranded on the rocks off the coast of the neighboring island of Torumskär Sturkman could make out some men on top of the vessel’s tower who seemed to be looking through binoculars in his direction and saw not just binoculars pointed at him and quickly called the naval base in nearby Karlskrona Sweden had a full-blown international incident on its hands from code names based on the NATO phonetic radio alphabet In 1981 the Soviet Union and the West were still in the throes of the Cold War and Soviet submarines in Swedish territorial waters were not entirely unknown But one running aground so close to a major naval base was something different At first the Soviets refused to let the Swedes interrogate the captain and that they believed themselves to be somewhere off the coast of Poland Given the nature of the vessel and experience of the captain and crew if that was true it would be a navigational blunder for The Guinness Book of World Records was about whether there were nuclear weapons onboard Based on spectroscopy testing (a device used to measure radioactivity) the Swedes were sure there was uranium on board but a definitive answer was never agreed by both sides Eventually the submarine was hauled off the rocks by Swedish tug boats and given permission to head back to international waters But how and why the Whiskey ended up on the rocks in the first place The Karlskrona archipelago runs along the south eastern coast of Sweden about 250 miles south of Stockholm and 125 miles east of Copenhagen it's over 100 miles to the coast of Poland.) 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still experiencing a strong demand for increased capacity from both freight customers and passengers This means we must continue to invest and adjust our tonnage to match the needs of our customers and to add the Stena Nordica on this route is a very important step,” Marek Kiersnowski Trade Director of Stena Line’s routes between Sweden and Poland which has been refurbished and modernized both internally and externally The unit has a passenger capacity of 450 and a loading capacity of 1,950 lane meters Stena Gothica is one of the vessels operating Liepaja-Karlskrona-Travemünde Photographer: Stena Line/Ann-Charlotte Ytterberg Stena Line will start a new freight focused connection between Latvia Sweden and Germany by adding a port-call in Karlskrona on the existing ferry route between Liepaja and Travemünde Stena Line today offers seven routes in the Baltic Sea for freight and passenger transportation The additional service to freight customers a port-call in Karlskrona on the existing route between Liepaja and Travemünde enabling more effective trade and transport opportunities between the Baltic countries and southern Scandinavia “We see an increasing demand for sea transportation in the Baltic region This is an expansive region where Stena Line already has a strong presence and we are pleased to expand our customer offering Our intention is to increase the frequency and capacity even further going forward.” The route between Liepaja and Travemünde is operated by the two Danish flagged RoPax vessels Stena Gothica and Urd both 171 meter long with a freight capacity of 1,600 lane meters The new weekly port-call in Karlskrona will initially be in the direction Liepaja-Travemünde on Thursday evenings ”This is an exciting addition to our operations and service to our customers We are strengthening our position as Europe's leading ferry company and respond to the increased market demand in the Baltic Sea” CEO Stena Line.“We see an increasing demand for sea transportation in the Baltic region," said Erik Thulin responsible for Stena LIne ferry routes in the Baltic Sea Fast-growing energy demand is driving the need for technical support and guidance in new locations a 170-year-old French family-owned company operating across a broad swath of maritime and offshore energy… Belgium-based offshore installation services company DEME has completed the acquisition Havfram Thordon Bearings has seen its RiverTough tailshaft bearing solution surpass 500 installations in the workboat sector.Primarily… we excel in creating stunning illuminated yacht names and logos and cutting-edge LED and fiber optic solutions A comprehensive transformation of AROYA Cruises' flagship vessel Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service delivered to your Email five times per week The all-new Stena Ebba was in the spotlight during a well-attended naming ceremony on 11 January 2023 in Karlskrona marking the launch of Stena Line’s second E-Flexer ferry on the Karlskrona-Gdynia route Stena Ebba was named during the ceremony where godmother Ulrica Messing the governor of the Blekinge region in Sweden traditionally smashed a bottle of champagne against the ship The event follows the introduction of the sister vessel Stene Estelle in September 2022 and with the two new vessels now launched on the route the relations between Sweden and Poland continue to grow “The addition of our new modern Stena Ebba ferry in the South Baltic Sea is Stena Line’s response to customer demand in a dynamic economic area that continues to grow” He continues: “We have operated this ferry route for more than 25 years and with our new E-Flexer ferries we will enable our partners to expand their business through an enhanced access to European markets and supply chains” Stena Ebba is one of the largest ferries in regular operations in the Baltic Sea offers space for 1,200 people and can accommodate up to 200 trucks capacity has increased with no less than a 60 per cent boost versus the previous vessel on the route This is a completely new vessel – it recently arrived on the Gdynia-Karlskrona route directly from the shipyard The ferry is also energy-efficient thanks to its optimised design and also more sustainable not least by the possibility of using shore power during port calls The interior has been designed in a Scandinavian style with panoramic windows with the inauguration of the Stena Ebba on the Gdynia-Karlskrona route as well as the earlier introduction of its sister ship Stena Estelle we are beginning a new phase in the development of our region We are pleased to be able to offer our customers the most modern vessels on this market The modernisation of our fleet will enable a significant capacity increase which is important not only for us and our customers but also for the entire region and the countries we connect” Trade Director Baltic Sea South at Stena Line Stena Line has done significant investments to modernise the Gdynia-Karlskrona ferry connection operations were transferred to the new ferry terminal in Gdynia which allows berthing of 240 m vessels and offers the possibility of developing an intermodal solution the new vessel Stena Estelle was introduced Located on the other side of the Baltic Sea the Karlskrona ferry terminal is not lagging behind During Stena Line’s 25 years of operating the ferry route to Poland the port has expanded with a modern terminal catering for the needs of both growing demand from passenger as well as larger freight volumes Stena Line is one of Europe's leading ferry companies with 39 vessels and 18 routes in Northern Europe operating 25,000 sailings each year Stena Line is an important part of the European logistics network and develops new intermodal freight solutions by combining transport by rail Stena Line also plays an important role for tourism in Europe with its extensive passenger operations was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg Stena Line has 5,100 employees and an annual turnover of 14 billion SEK For more information please visit www.stenaline.com Den här webbplatsen är optimerad för alla moderna webbläsare och din är inte en av dem Installera en av nedanstående webbläsare för att säkerställa att både funktioner och utseende blir som tänkt This website uses cookies to ensure full functionality The Swedish Armed Forces wants to ensure that everyone can understand the content on our websites we put a lot of energy to write texts that are easy to read and to use code and technology to make it easier for our visitors we have gathered some tools that we hope can help With our reading tool you can have pages read aloud through your speakers Sweden exercises and conducts training together with the US on a regular basis The bilateral cooperation between Sweden and the US is very important The prioritized areas for enhanced cooperation are i.a US personnel and materiel has arrived with several separate flights to the Blekinge Wing They were then transported on to the Naval Base in Karlskrona Do you want to contact us or keep yourself updated Functional cookies are used to store information about your settings and choices on the website Cookies for local storage are used to avoid having to load the same content several times Cookies for marketing are used to measure and analyse marketing campaigns Source: ghanasoccernet.com « Prev Next » Comments (0) Listen to Article Enoch Adu Ferry company Stena Line today offer seven routes in the Baltic Sea for freight and passenger transportation As an additional service to freight customers a port-call in Karlskrona on the existing route between Liepaja and Travemünde will be added starting August 13 This will enable more effective trade and transport opportunities between the Baltic countries and southern Scandinavia “We see an increasing demand for sea transportation in the Baltic region Our intention is to increase the frequency and capacity even further going forward.” The route between Liepaja and Travemünde is operated by the two Danish flagged RoPax vessels Stena Gothica and Urd The new weekly port-call in Karlskrona will initially be in the direction Liepaja-Travemünde on Thursday evenings ”This is an exciting addition to our operations and service to our customers We are strengthening our position as Europe's leading ferry company and respond to the increased market demand in the Baltic Sea” Stena Line announced it is increasing capacity Ireland-France route with the addition of an extra vessel starting in June 2023 “Ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer in 2023 we will be doubling our sailing frequency and tripling our passenger capacity for tourists on our Rosslare – Cherbourg service as well significantly increasing freight capacity,” said Paul Grant “We’ve seen increased demand for more services and bigger vessels and are pleased to announce that from next June we will have 12 sailings weekly on the shortest and most frequent direct service between Ireland and France.” The added vessel Stena Vision is due to set sail on its new route in June and brings with it space for 1,300 passengers in 485 passenger cabins It also has space for 120 freight units (trucks or trailers) Stena Vision is an addition to a freight only vessel on the route meaning a 100% increase in passenger sailings for the Swedish company Stena Line will be the only ferry operator offering departures and arrivals in both directions on the Rosslare – Cherbourg for six days every week Stena Vision will come fresh from the Baltic Sea where she is operating on the Swedish/Polish Karlskrona to Gdynia route It will be replaced by Stena Line’s new larger E-Flexer Stena Ebba early next year the Gdynia-Karlskrona route will be operated by three ferries – Stena Estelle On April 30, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) together with several original co-sponsors reintroduced the SHIPS for America Act in the U.S The Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides enters into effect on 1 May.This will make the Mediterranean… ClassNK has released "Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines," which aim to achieve sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority KIG was accepted as a candidate school on July 25 2019 for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) This means that KIG is pursuing authorization as an IB-PYP World School These are schools that share a common philosophy and a commitment to a high quality education The PYP at KIG is designed for students aged 6 to 12 It focuses on the development of the whole child as  an inquirer both in the classroom and in the world outside It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subject areas The PYP is flexible enough to accommodate the demands of most national or local curriculums and provides the best preparation for students to engage in the IB Middle Years Programme The exhibition is an important part of the PYP for all students transdisciplinary inquiry process that involves them in identifying investigating and offering solutions to real-life issues or problems the exhibition offers students an exciting opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning These themes provide IB World Schools with the  opportunity to incorporate local and global issues  into the curriculum and effectively allow students to “step up” beyond the confines of learning within  subject areas.  Who we are inquire into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; person social and spiritual health; human relationships including families and cultures; rights  and responsibilities; what it means to be human 2. Where we are in place and time inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories;  homes and journeys; the discoveries explorations  and migrations of humankind; the relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations 3. How we express ourselves inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas,  feelings beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic 4. How the world works inquiry into the natural world and its laws the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment 5. How we organize ourselves inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of  organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment 6. Sharing the planet inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and other living things; communities and the relationship within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution Har du tips på hur innehållet kan förbättras ser över innehållet på sidan och tar vid behov hjälp av berörd verksamhet Tänk på att du måste skriva med din e-postadress om du vill få svar Fler sätt att kontakta Karlskrona kommun på hittar du på karlskrona.se/kontakt Här kan du läsa mer om hur cookies används på karlskrona.se The all-new ferry Stena Ebba was in the spotlight during a well-attended naming ceremony on 11 January 2023 in Karlskrona the governor of the Blekinge region in Sweden traditionally smashed a bottle of champagne against the ship “The addition of our new modern Stena Ebba ferry in the South Baltic Sea is Stena Line’s response to customer demand in a dynamic economic area that continues to grow” “We have operated this ferry route for more than 25 years and with our new E-Flexer ferries we will enable our partners to expand their business through an enhanced access to European markets and supply chains” This is a completely new vessel – she recently arrived on the Gdynia-Karlskrona route directly from the shipyard With the inauguration of Stena Ebba on the Gdynia-Karlskrona route Stena are beginning a new phase in the development of our region The modernisation of the company’s fleet will enable a significant capacity increase which is important for the entire region and the countries Ships monthly is published every month and has a cover price of £4.99 1981 two Swedish fishermen were hauling their catch back to Karlskrona when they noticed a mysterious oil slick One Bertil Sturkmen later returned to the area to investigate came across a startling sight: a seventy-six-meter long submarine wedged on its starboard side against the sharp rocks of Torumskär island An officer was standing on the submarine’s conning tower staring at him through binoculars—and holding a machine gun Sturkmen sailed back to Karlskrona and notified the nearby Swedish naval base which harbored two of Sweden’s three coastal defense flotillas Karlskrona was well protected from attack due to its position in a shallow bay shielded by a belt of rocky islands which demanded careful circumnavigation the submarine had wended it way through this daunting aquatic obstacle course to a point only six miles away from the base The patrol boat Smyge reached the grounded vessel by 11 a.m. Karl Andersson managed to converse with a crew members in German—who informed him that the submarine had strayed off course due to a faulty navigation system Recommended: China’s H-6K: The ‘Old’ Bomber That Could ‘Sink’ the U.S. Navy Recommended: Why an F-22 Raptor Would Crush an F-35 in a ‘Dogfight’ Recommended: Air War: Stealth F-22 Raptor vs. F-14 Tomcat (That Iran Still Flies) a Soviet Whiskey-class coastal patrol submarine—thus giving the incident its moniker “the Whiskey on the Rocks.” (At the time the submarine was widely mis-identified as U-137.) The short-range diesel-electric submarine had a crew of 56 and had been designed in the 1940s with snorkel and battery technology derived from the Nazi Type XXI “electric boat.” The Soviet Union built more than two hundred of the submarines Sweden’s long Baltic coastline faced Leningrad and Soviet bases in the Baltic states and Poland Though international law states that a country’s territorial waters extend twelve nautical miles (fourteen miles) away from its mainland and island possessions Soviet submarines had been detected intruding into Swedish waters on numerous occasions during the 1960s and 1970s Swedish vessels had opened fire on them several times without apparent effect the Swedish submarine Neptune and two helicopters had been testing a new type of torpedo which may have been of considerable interest to the Soviets It was around that time that S-363 ran aground Her crew gunned her diesel engines trying to escape—producing a din which was heard ashore journalists and boats surrounded the submarine Stockholm demanded the right to interrogate her captain Moscow claimed S-363 had entered Swedish waters seeking aid though of course S-363 had not issued a distress signal Swedish radars then detected a task force of a dozen Soviet ships approaching S-363 the fleet included the missile destroyer Obraztsovy While the submarine Neptune did its best to slow down the approaching fleet the icebreaker Thule was moved into position to block access to S-363 As the Soviet task force continued to approach radar-guided coastal guns activated their targeting radars which were designed to hop multiple frequencies to evade counter-battery fire This finally prompted the Soviet warships to halt until Swedish torpedo boats barred it progress the Whiskey-class S-144 had tested a T-5 anti-ship nuclear torpedo with a five-kiloton warhead in 1957 accompanied by political officer Vassily Besedin submitted himself to a six-hour interrogation aboard the torpedo boat Vastervik on November 2 He insisted that S-363 had experienced a breakdown of its four different navigational systems and drifted a hundred miles off course from the coast of Poland given that entering that far into Karlskrona Bay required numerous precise maneuvers his Swedish interlocutor noted such a mistake was “worthy of the Guinness Book of World Records.” two vessels were detected approaching Swedish waters Prime Minister Falldin had naval strike planes scrambled and coastal guns put on standby to open fire in defense of territorial waters it was discovered that the contacts were German merchant ships Moscow permitted the Swedes to extricate the grounded submarine Swedish tugs put the Soviet sub back to water and handed her off to Admiral Kalinin’s task force Political officer Besedin later told a Swedish journalist: “Our officers were ordered to blow up the submarine together with its crew if the Swedish military forces tried to take possession of the boat there were torpedoes with nuclear warheads The effect of detonating such nuclear warhead is about the same as the impact of the bomb released over Hiroshima [15 kilotons] It is terrible to think of all the destruction and the long-term consequences it would have had for Sweden as a whole.” Karl Andersson has questioned Besedin’s account arguing that the submarine would have been scuttled by destroying the propeller shaft and valves Besedin also insisted that a navigational error had occurred due to damage from an earlier collision forcing S-363’s crew to rely on less accurate methods Another theory is that the submarine was testing a new The submarine hunt aroused domestic controversy Swedish right-wingers saw the U-137 incident as evidence of the Soviet Union’s ill-intentions and the need to build up military deterrence Some left-wing Swedes implied the Swedish Navy was jumping at shadows and suggested the submarine sightings were actually NATO submarines provoking the Swedes against the Soviets The submarine infiltrations appeared to cease with the end of the Cold War—but not for good As relations between Russia and the West sharply deteriorated in 2014 over Moscow’s seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine the Swedish Navy spent a week attempting to track a mini-submarine which reportedly sighted multiple times in Swedish waters Sébastien Roblin holds a Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution from Georgetown University and served as a university instructor for the Peace Corps in China and refugee resettlement in France and the United States He currently writes on security and military history for War Is Boring Image: Wikimedia Commons Ending critical mineral dependence will require more than the recently announced deal with Ukraine the United States and Ukraine finally signed a rare earth mineral… ensconced in their mountains in northern Yemen French Rafale fighter jets are in global demand This highlights an increased defense spending across Europe and the Middle East Stay in the 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