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Minentaucher is the German term for mineclearance divers. TheMinentaucherkompanie is a specialist unit within theGerman Navy responsible for underwater and Land tasks including removing or salvaging underwater munitions such asmines and for servicing underwaterdrones.[1] It is part of theSea Battalion[2] and is based inEckernförde.
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 theBaltic 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 theSuez 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.
