ship & shore

Powerhouse
Great efficiency, great economy - in the engine room of the "E.R. Cristina".

Rendezvous
A rare encounter: The  "E.R. Bristol" loads iron ore onto the "E.R. Bayern" off the coast of Trinidad.

Fire and Water
Nothing transformed the world so much as the power of the steam engine.

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Report
A haven in the port: the international seamen´s club Duckdalben in Hamburg.

Breeze of discovery
History of propulsion.

Technology
The electronic nautical chart is on its way.

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Spotlights
About teambuilding, fundraising and a ship model.

In Profile
Growing together within the framework of the merger: the Technical Fleet Management department.

Technology
Can liquefied natural gas serve as an alternative to heavy fuel oil?

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Brilliant
A visit to the propeller workshop at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan.

Under a new flag
The creation of Blue Star Holding is a milestone in E.R. Schiffahrt`s history.

18 Pioneers
The new ship & shore series "History of Propulsion" traces the inventive spirit of the water pioneers.

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A shave and a haircut
Overhaul after five years at sea: the "CMA CGM Lavender" in the Hamburg dry dock.

E.R. Schiffahrt Group
Birth of the Blue Star Holding - Germany' s largerst shipping group.

In profile
Shipbroker Harper Petersen.

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E.R. Schiffahrt Group
Christening of the first 13,100 TEU vessels.

Enormously exact
The "E.R. Benedetta", the 100th ship in the E.R. Schiffahrt fleet, was built in Korea at the world`s largest shipyard.

House shipyard
HHI is known for its high quality and percise scheduling - and has built the majority of the E.R. Schiffahrt fleet.

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Technology
The container securing system for the new 13,100 teu ships of E.R. Schiffahrt

Trainees at MAN PrimeServ
Experience at first hand - how motor technology works

E.R. Schiffahrt
"GL-Excellence - Five Stars" for quality and safety at E.R. Schiffahrt

Skymaster
"E.R. Copenhagen" Master Michael Langhans and his passion for flying

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E.R. Schiffahrt Group
Cosco, al long-time partner of E.R. Schiffahrt is turning 50

On board
So many tasks, so little time - the "E.R. Borneo" unloads her goods in the port of Hamburg

Seafaring
The sinking of the "Titanic" profoundly affected shipping

E.R. Schiffahrt Group II
The "E.R. Felixstowe" sails under a German flag

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Power supply
The E.R. Narvik in the Irish Sea

Technology
iFusion optimises private communication for the crew

E.R. Schiffahrt Group
Videotel creates a new training video onboard the "E.R. Buenos Aires"

Seafaring
A brief history of satellite navigation

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Future growth opportunites
Interview with Nicholas Teller, CEO of E.R. Capital Holding

Branding
Why the vessels of E.R. Schiffahrt shine with quality

Bulkers
A look at the daily routine of the "E.R. Bergamo"

Emissions
Michael Stark on new measures that help to reduce emissions of ships

Echo Sounder
Physicist Alexander Behm and his most important development for seafaring

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Protective coating
Technically indispensable and visually desirable: paint maintenance conserves the value and improves the appearance

Fleet Personnel Department  
Optimum staff deployment planning

Communication
Samuel Morse, pioneer of fast exchange of information

Sunshine ceremony
The tenth capesize bulker is named

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Dawn till dusk
During the bridge watches of the Chief Officer the sun rises – and sets. A wide variety of tasks fall under his responsibility in between

Chartered
How the business with the offshore vessels works

Hidden
Which technical solutions our bulkers have to offer

Unappreciated
How the invention of radar was underrated

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Safe fairways
Research vessel "Wega" surveys wrecks in the German Bight

Offshore vessels
Christening of the "E.R. Athina"

Bulker fleet
New tasks for Marine Operations and Fleet Management

Fast voyages
Matthew Fontaine Maury revolutionised the timetables of cargo sailing ships

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Precise operation
Renewing all three deck cranes at the same time requires good preparations and cool heads

Slow steaming
Safe main engine operation at low load

Full ahead
Ian Perrott,E.R. Offshore’s new Managing Director

The South Sea man
James Cook – seafarer, cartographer and discoverer

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175 years of Rickmers
Rickmers Maritime epoch at first hand – contemporary witnesses tell their Rickmers story

Great voyage
An inland lad becomes a seaman

Joyful youngsters
The children’s Christmas parties at the shipyard are memorable highlights

Slipway perfection
The shipbuilders of the Rickmers shipyard deliver the highest quality

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Optimally catered for
The galley is the centre of morale on board: just eating to the full is not enough to keep the crew happy. A working day in the life of the ship’s cook

Time matters
How John Harrison solved the longitude problem

Bytes accelerator
How the IT Department keeps data streams moving

Launch
E.R. Schiffahrt’s first bulker "E.R. Bergamo" is afloat

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Balancing act
Heeling forbidden, improper trim frowned upon, just a little torsion: correct stowage is a paramount duty

Operating feeders
The smallest container vessels in the fleet

Removing pistons
Only possible with precision and good nerves

Shooting the sun
Celestial bodies for location positioning – tried and trusted since ancient times

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Between the oceans
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and the Pacific – indispensable for world trade, a challenge for the crews

Interview
CEO Knud Stubkjaer about risks and opportunities

On course for north
The invention of the compass

Procurement
Andrew Elliott provides the platform supply vessels with supplies

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Assembly kit on board
Aircraft transportation by container vessel – the "Cosco Seattle" writes logistics history

In private
Master Nikola Veljacic – also surrounded by water at home

E.R. Capital Holding
Donation for earthquake victims in China

Museum
The International Maritime Museum opens in Hamburg

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Powerful assistance
Port tugs enable manoeuvres in an extremely confined space

Safety first
The Quality Assurance Department at OSM Schiffahrt

Platform supply vessels
A look at the Norwegian newbuildings

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Logistical arm
"E.R. Kristiansand" supplies a drilling rig

Recycling rules
"CSL Los Angeles" certified according to IMO Draft Convention

Back to work
Team building on board

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Master in the woodland lodge
At home with Mark Lovibond

New challenges every day
On deck with the ship electrician

Chemical and product tankers
A new type of ship for the fleet

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Milestone
Nordcapital orders eight 13,100 teu vessels

No sooner in than out
Shore leave in Hong Kong

Anchor handlers
The new vessels for offshore business

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Facelift
On site in Singapore for the docking of the "APL India"

Never at a loss for an answer
The Nordcapital Investor Relations Department

Stopping climate change
The Nordcapital Foundation gives 34,000 schoolchildren the picture

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Jürgen Herrmann
E.R. Schiffahrt’s very first master

Meteorology
Observe, measure, evaluate – forecasting tomorrow’s weather

Spare parts world
From teaspoons to cylinder liners – everything for the ship’s inventory

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Mystery of paint
A visit to the world’s leading producer of ship coatings

"Far more jobs"
Interview with Nordcapital’s company management

Moving soon
The new company headquarters

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Master’s consultant
Pilot on board

Check and solve
The Third and Fourth Engineers

Malcom McLean
The father of containerisation

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100 funds
Nordcapital breaks through the magic barrier

Main engines
Visit to the manufacture of MAN B&W power units

8,200 teu series
New rudder blades improved in all respects

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Second Engineer
The experienced hands-on specialist on board

CEO Schumacher
"Great competence of the employees!"

Filipino seafarers
A guide to intercultural communication

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Briefing
Top-ranking officers getting information to-the-point

Controlling
The department figuring out the facts

Growing
French CMA CGM heading for new records

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Optimising capacities
Which harbours manage their bottlenecks best

Wide spectrum of tasks
The Second and Third Officers

Modelmaking
How the replicas of our vessels are created

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Training on board
Cadets – the future of E.R. Schiffahrt

Newbuilding
Hyundai Heavy Industries in profile

Senior Fleet Officer Meeting
Exchange between ship and shore

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Sea trial in Korea
Relentless test for newbuilding "E.R. Calais"

CEO Schumacher
"Consolidate and optimise processes!"

Career planning
Excellent promotion prospects for junior officers

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Global player
The blue giant Maersk

Tailor-made visiting card
Uniforms on board

High energy
The work of the ship’s electrician

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A new era
Naming ceremony for the "Cosco Long Beach" in Ulsan

Driving force
The Chief Engineer on board a container ship

Safe and sound
The Quality & Nautical Department at E.R. Schiffahrt

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All under control
En route with Captain Richter

New on board
Interview with Günther Casjens

Know-how round the clock
Fleet Management at E.R. Schiffahrt

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Organization
Bei den Mühren, Number 1

Building supervision
At work in the shipyard

Interview
The software system AVECS

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First Officer
Reportage on board

"E.R. Melbourne" 
At the dry dock in Bremerhaven

Nordcapital 
Where the money comes from

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"ship & shore"
The new employee magazine

Shipbuilding nation Korea 
On a visit in Ulsan

E.R. Ship Management 
Looking for the best ship’s crew

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