German Navy: New North Sea Port: Emden Emerges as the Winner
So far, Wilhelmshaven has been the only German naval port on the North Sea coast. This is about to change, as the navy has selected a location for a new port.
Germany is to get a second naval base on the North Sea coast, with Emden in East Frisia set to be the location. The new base will provide berths for seven frigates, ten mine countermeasures vessels and ten tugs, and is expected to employ a four-figure number of soldiers and civilian staff. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Olaf Lies are due to attend an event in Emden on October 5 to discuss the plans.
The base is needed due to the German military's planned expansion, and the navy had been considering several coastal locations before choosing Emden. The current and only naval base on the North Sea is in Wilhelmshaven.
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