17. February 2025

Dr. Moritz Brake - Sabotage Threat in the North Sea: "Peace is Over" Dr. Moritz Brake - Sabotage Threat in the North Sea: "Peace is Over"

The security of critical infrastructure in the North Sea is increasingly coming into focus, following suspected sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea. Dr. Moritz Brake, a security expert and co-founder of Nexmaris, discusses in an interview with NDR the potential dangers and challenges related to maritime security. In light of the growing threats from sabotage attacks, it is essential to address the vulnerable points in the North Sea.

Dr. Moritz Brake - Sabotage Threat in the North Sea: "Peace is Over"
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In the interview, Dr. Brake outlines the particularly vulnerable areas of the North Sea: key trade routes, offshore wind farms for electricity generation, and pipelines that transport gas from Norway to Germany. These infrastructures are of central importance to Germany's energy and supply sectors and could become targets for attacks. Brake emphasizes that it is primarily Russian ships that are increasingly seen as a threat in the region. Another issue is the lack of coordination between various authorities, which makes it difficult to respond quickly to potential attacks. The expert stresses the need to invest in both surveillance technology and resilience to enable quick responses and minimize damage in the event of an attack.

Moritz Brake2 is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS) and a reserve officer in the German Navy.

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