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10| 06

KM’s distinguished location within the Baltic Sea

The Royal Navy shall be current within the Baltic Sea with 7 ships within the coming weeks. The Netherlands will take part together with 19 NATO companions Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). It’s the largest annual NATO train within the area. This yr, the Netherlands is accountable for a number of worldwide models (fleet). The train began on Friday and can final till June 20. In whole, the international locations are represented by about 9,000 navy personnel, greater than 50 naval vessels and about 85 flying models. The target of the train is to contribute to maritime safety and stability within the area. As well as, the train ensures nearer cooperation with the Baltic states. For instance, by doing amphibious work collectively. On this manner, the train contributes to the preparation of NATO member states.

The Netherlands leads one of many 4 amphibious process forces throughout BALTOPS. That is what the Naval Battle Workers (MBS) of the Dutch Navy (NLMARFOR) consultant. These are momentary and lively staff. Throughout BALTOPS the MBS offers from Touchdown platform dock Zr.Ms. Johan de Witt commanded Dutch ships, models of the Marine Corps and the Germans See Battalionthe British Royal Marine CommandoSure United States Marine Corps, Swedish marines and a Polish unit. NLMARFOR commander in chief Arjen Warnaar: “BALTOPS provides us the chance to coach collectively as NATO member states and strengthen ties, however above all to indicate that we’re prepared. Which means we will work at and from the ocean, but additionally within the air and on land. Within the coming weeks, the Netherlands will be capable to lead one of many 4 amphibious process forces on this train, the place we are going to see all models in motion. “

The Dutch naval ships which are additionally collaborating within the train are the mine hunters Zr.Ms. Willemstad, Makkum and Zierikzee, the torpedo process ship Zr.Ms. Mercuur, the patrol vessel Zr.Ms. Holland and the assist vessel MV Geosea. As well as, the chance is used to permit future naval officers to achieve sensible expertise. The Protection Diving Group is finalizing the primary Dutch contribution to BALTOPS.

That is the primary time Sweden is collaborating as a NATO member state. The USA is main the 53rd version of BALTOPS. Different companions embrace Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Nice Britain, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain and the Turkey.

16| 05

Navy takes in 2,177 kilos of cocaine within the Caribbean

Zr.Ms. Groningen has seized 2,177 kilos of cocaine within the Caribbean. This already occurred on Might 16, nevertheless it was solely introduced now. The medicine had been on board 2 go-fasts. These speedboats had been detected by a maritime patrol plane from the Caribbean Coast Guard. Zr.Ms. Groningen then set a course for the suspect vessels. The American helicopter that was stationed on board close to the go-fasts ahead. The 2 FRSCs from Groningen had been additionally used. There have been navy personnel on these interceptor boats Naval Marine Squadron and the US maritime legislation enforcement group. The 4 suspects solely surrendered after pictures had been fired on the motors outdoors. They had been turned over to the US Coast Guard, similar to the medicine. The cocaine is now destroyed. The suspects are being tried in America.

22| 05

New pension scheme for civilians and navy personnel

The defenders and the unions have drawn up a plan for a brand new pension scheme. That is crucial because of the new Future Pensions Act. The present pension system now not matches the occasions. This is the reason the federal government has made new agreements within the Pension Settlement with employers and staff. Protection and commerce unions wished to remain as shut as doable to the outdated association. They’ve achieved an excellent consequence that takes under consideration the pursuits of all (former) staff and retirees. The unions at the moment are presenting the brand new pension scheme and the transition to it for his or her members. Pensioners’ associations have additionally given their opinion. Protection is consulting with the unions concerning the new pension scheme for navy personnel. For civilian staff, this takes place within the Pensions Room, a session between employers and authorities and training staff. If the union members agree, there shall be a closing settlement on the brand new pension scheme and the switch to it. The ABP pension fund can then begin implementing the brand new scheme. This can come into impact on 1 January 2027. Protection and the unions will quickly be holding conferences, each in particular person and on-line, to clarify the brand new pension scheme. It is necessary that every one staff know concerning the adjustments and what they imply for them.

11| 07

Royal Navy Veterans Day

The CZSK will maintain Royal Navy Veterans Day in Den Helder on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Throughout this recurring occasion we thank our veterans for his or her efforts, now and sooner or later previous time Historically, round 3,000 CZSK veterans come to the naval base in Den Helder to fulfill (former) colleagues and reminisce collectively. “As Deputy Commander of the Naval Forces, I place nice emphasis on the participation of the most important variety of CZSK veterans at the moment,” stated Rear Admiral Harold Liebregs. “This additionally applies to CZSK veterans in lively service. Veterans might be pleased with their veteran standing and the work they’ve performed in particular circumstances for the great of the Netherlands. So I want to ask you and your staff to register for this occasion.” Identical to final yr, Veterans Day can also be open this yr to CZSK (ex-active) staff who shouldn’t have (nonetheless) veteran standing You may register till July 1, 2024 on the newest, quoting the Peoplesoft quantity through: Marineveteranendag@mindef.nl.

15| 06

Exhibition about Hellships within the Naval Museum

The Burma-Siam Railway, the Pakan Baroe Railway, Changi Airport in Singapore and the Japanese coal mines are examples of well-known and notorious locations the place staff had been compelled to work throughout the Japanese occupation (1942 –1945). From the Dutch East Indies, the Japanese transported 120,000 prisoners of conflict and civilian internees and greater than 300,000 Indonesian compelled laborers (romushas) on the so-called Hell in direction of the labor camps. On board the ship, the prisoners had been left to fend for themselves and suffered drastically from lack of meals, water, medical care and poor hygiene. Below fixed risk from Allied assaults, that they had nowhere to go and had been trapped at sea. Greater than 220 Hell he made 276 journeys in Southeast Asia, to China and Japan, leading to 22 to 27 thousand deaths. The historical past is Hell it’s hardly recognized to most people. The present isHell. ‘Caught at Sea’ tells the story of the individuals who died, survived and covers the generations that adopted. About those that didn’t expertise the conflict, however had been scarred by it. The exhibition might be seen from June 15 within the Naval Museum in Den Helder.