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🛩️ 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀’ 𝗛𝗬𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀! 🛩️ The Spanish hydroplane from Fuerza de Operaciones Conjuntas Anfibias, FOCA, is an extraordinary machine—and the brave pilots who fly it make all the difference in high-stakes rescue and firefighting operations. Let’s dive into what makes the FOCA hydroplane so remarkable! 🇪🇸 💸 Impressive Investment: At a price tag of €30M, the aircraft represents one of the most advanced, purpose-built assets in Spain’s emergency response fleet. 🌊 Hydroplane Capabilities: Designed to land on both land and water, its amphibious features enable it to reach areas that traditional aircraft simply cannot, making it a perfect choice for maritime rescues and wildfire response. 💪 Power & Precision: Powered by twin turboprop engines, the hydroplane achieves a maximum speed of 320 knots and a range of over 2,500 kilometers, enabling it to cover vast areas quickly. 🔥 Firefighting Excellence: Equipped with a 5,000-liter water tank, can douse flames effectively, providing critical support in battling wildfires across Spain’s varied landscapes. 👏 Hats Off to Our Heroes: The true power of this aircraft lies in the courageous crews who operate it. These skilled professionals put themselves on the front lines to keep Spain safe, from rescuing people stranded at sea to defending against raging fires. How do you see the future of amphibious aircraft in national defense and emergency response? Share your thoughts below! 💬 Credits to valenciamitica -------------------------------------------------> If you like my content you can follow me Hector Pujadas and hit the bell button 🔔 to stay always informed on my latest posts #HydroplaneHeroes #SpanishAirForce #Aviation #EmergencyResponse

#Nienburg #navigation aid for #aircraft is back into operation following its conversion to a Doppler omnidirectional #radiobeacon (#DVOR). The new DVOR is significantly less sensitive to interference from #windturbines compared to the previously used conventional type, known as #CVOR. The so-called building restricted area set up to protect the navigation aid’s signals can now be reduced from a radius of 15 to 7 kilometres. This corresponds to a 75-percent reduction in the protected area required. This reduction frees up more space for the expansion of #windenergy in the #Hanover Region, a district in Lower Saxony, Germany.  https://lnkd.in/e99xRdDW #climateneutral  #windpower #Navigationsanlage #Windkraftanlagen. #Anlagenschutzbereich #Windkraft #climate #co2 #emissions #Windenergie #Windkraft #Flugsicherung #dfs #airspace #aviation #Luftraum #Flugverkehr #Fliegen

📍#LNGShipping 🌎 🛑 This is how a #Marine #pilot leaves a ship in rough sea 🌊 ❗ ✅ A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner who maneuvers ships 🎯 through dangerous or congested waters 🌎, such as harbors or river mouths. ✅ Maritime pilots are regarded as 👉 skilled professionals in navigation as they are required to know immense details 🖋 of waterways such as depth, currents, and hazards, as well as displaying expertise in handling ships 🛳 of all types and size. 📽 : Sikh At Sea #lng #lngindustry #lngshipping #lngbunkering #gtt #mossdesign #naturalgas #shipping 

📍#LNGShipping 🌎 🛑 This is how a #Marine #pilot leaves a ship in rough sea 🌊 ❗ ✅ A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner who maneuvers ships 🎯 through dangerous or congested waters 🌎, such as harbors or river mouths. ✅ Maritime pilots are regarded as 👉 skilled professionals in navigation as they are required to know immense details 🖋 of waterways such as depth, currents, and hazards, as well as displaying expertise in handling ships 🛳 of all types and size. 📽 : Sikh At Sea #lng #lngindustry #lngshipping #lngbunkering #gtt #mossdesign #naturalgas #shipping 

🚢⚠️ The Viking Sky Incident ⚠️🚁 On March 23, 2019, Viking Sky lost engine power in stormy Norwegian waters, putting over 1,300 passengers at risk. A dramatic helicopter rescue saved hundreds as the crew fought to restart the engines and prevent disaster. No lives were lost, but critical questions remain: -How should ships better prepare for extreme conditions? -Could this have been prevented with stricter safety protocols? #VikingSky #MaritimeSafety #Norway #RescueOperation #CruiseShip #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #PassionForTheSea

🌊🚁 This is Exciting! Helicopter successfully lifting a massive buoy, a critical tool for our ocean research. Buoys like this help us monitor ocean conditions, collect valuable data, and contribute to understanding marine ecosystems. 🌊🔬 #MarineScience #HelicopterLift

🚁Helicopter Rescue of 135 Crew Members from Stranded Barge TOG MOR in Mexico On September 8, 2024, a dramatic helicopter rescue took place in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, as 135 crew members were airlifted to safety from the barge Tog Mor. The vessel had run aground near Villa Allende due to intense winds and high waves caused by the interaction of a cold front and tropical storm in the southern Veracruz region. The Tog Mor, a flat-bottomed barge, was in the process of laying pipeline for the Puerta al Sureste gas pipeline, which will transport gas from Texas, USA, through Veracruz to Tabasco, Mexico. As the storm intensified, the vessel became stranded just 1,200 meters from shore while attempting to reach the Coatzacoalcos port for safety. Despite attempts to tow the barge with tugboats, the harsh conditions prevented success. Finally, helicopters from Transportes Aéreos Pegaso, hired by TC Energy, successfully evacuated the crew. Seven workers remained on board to ensure the vessel’s security and oversee future operations to refloat it #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #MaritimeEconomics #MaritimeSecurity #CruiseShipDepartures #ThrusterControl #MaritimeMastery #JourneyOfDiscovery #PassionForTheSea

🚁Helicopter Rescue of 135 Crew Members from Stranded Barge TOG MOR in Mexico On September 8, 2024, a dramatic helicopter rescue took place in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, as 135 crew members were airlifted to safety from the barge Tog Mor. The vessel had run aground near Villa Allende due to intense winds and high waves caused by the interaction of a cold front and tropical storm in the southern Veracruz region. The Tog Mor, a flat-bottomed barge, was in the process of laying pipeline for the Puerta al Sureste gas pipeline, which will transport gas from Texas, USA, through Veracruz to Tabasco, Mexico. As the storm intensified, the vessel became stranded just 1,200 meters from shore while attempting to reach the Coatzacoalcos port for safety. Despite attempts to tow the barge with tugboats, the harsh conditions prevented success. Finally, helicopters from Transportes Aéreos Pegaso, hired by TC Energy, successfully evacuated the crew. Seven workers remained on board to ensure the vessel’s security and oversee future operations to refloat it #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #MaritimeEconomics #MaritimeSecurity #CruiseShipDepartures #ThrusterControl #MaritimeMastery #JourneyOfDiscovery #PassionForTheSea

🚁Helicopter Rescue of 135 Crew Members from Stranded Barge TOG MOR in Mexico On September 8, 2024, a dramatic helicopter rescue took place in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, as 135 crew members were airlifted to safety from the barge Tog Mor. The vessel had run aground near Villa Allende due to intense winds and high waves caused by the interaction of a cold front and tropical storm in the southern Veracruz region. The Tog Mor, a flat-bottomed barge, was in the process of laying pipeline for the Puerta al Sureste gas pipeline, which will transport gas from Texas, USA, through Veracruz to Tabasco, Mexico. As the storm intensified, the vessel became stranded just 1,200 meters from shore while attempting to reach the Coatzacoalcos port for safety. Despite attempts to tow the barge with tugboats, the harsh conditions prevented success. Finally, helicopters from Transportes Aéreos Pegaso, hired by TC Energy, successfully evacuated the crew. Seven workers remained on board to ensure the vessel’s security and oversee future operations to refloat it #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #MaritimeEconomics #MaritimeSecurity #CruiseShipDepartures #ThrusterControl #MaritimeMastery #JourneyOfDiscovery #PassionForTheSea

🚁Helicopter Rescue of 135 Crew Members from Stranded Barge TOG MOR in Mexico On September 8, 2024, a dramatic helicopter rescue took place in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, as 135 crew members were airlifted to safety from the barge Tog Mor. The vessel had run aground near Villa Allende due to intense winds and high waves caused by the interaction of a cold front and tropical storm in the southern Veracruz region. The Tog Mor, a flat-bottomed barge, was in the process of laying pipeline for the Puerta al Sureste gas pipeline, which will transport gas from Texas, USA, through Veracruz to Tabasco, Mexico. As the storm intensified, the vessel became stranded just 1,200 meters from shore while attempting to reach the Coatzacoalcos port for safety. Despite attempts to tow the barge with tugboats, the harsh conditions prevented success. Finally, helicopters from Transportes Aéreos Pegaso, hired by TC Energy, successfully evacuated the crew. Seven workers remained on board to ensure the vessel’s security and oversee future operations to refloat it #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #MaritimeEconomics #MaritimeSecurity #CruiseShipDepartures #ThrusterControl #MaritimeMastery #JourneyOfDiscovery #PassionForTheSea