Minentaucher is the German term for mine
clearance divers. The Minentaucherkompanie is a specialist unit within the
German Navy responsible for underwater and Land tasks including removing or salvaging underwater munitions such as
mines and for servicing underwater
drones.[1] It is part of the
Sea Battalion[2] and is based in
Eckernförde.
Minentaucherkompanie
The mine clearance diver company consists of soldiers at its headquarters in Eckenförde and those assigned to various German navy vessels. It primarily operates in German territorial waters such as the
Baltic Sea, clearing naval mines and other hazards. It also supports search and recovery operations involving sunken ships, submarines and airplanes. In autumn 1985 the unit saw its first overseas engagement, clearing freshly laid mines in the
Suez Canal. It has since served in several parts of the world as a part of NATO military deployments and exercises.
Members of the company have also deployed with German special Forces on various Missions.
The Unit is currently equipped with the Stealth EOD M for diving, as well as the LAR VII for shallow water operations.
Minentaucher is the German term for mine
clearance divers. The Minentaucherkompanie is a specialist unit within the
German Navy responsible for underwater and Land tasks including removing or salvaging underwater munitions such as
mines and for servicing underwater
drones.[1] It is part of the
Sea Battalion[2] and is based in
Eckernförde.
Minentaucherkompanie
The mine clearance diver company consists of soldiers at its headquarters in Eckenförde and those assigned to various German navy vessels. It primarily operates in German territorial waters such as the
Baltic Sea, clearing naval mines and other hazards. It also supports search and recovery operations involving sunken ships, submarines and airplanes. In autumn 1985 the unit saw its first overseas engagement, clearing freshly laid mines in the
Suez Canal. It has since served in several parts of the world as a part of NATO military deployments and exercises.
Members of the company have also deployed with German special Forces on various Missions.
The Unit is currently equipped with the Stealth EOD M for diving, as well as the LAR VII for shallow water operations.