The Fulda Transit Route: Germany to the Mediterranean
The operational route toward the Mediterranean involves several critical stages.
Stage 1: North Sea and Kiel Canal Transit
According to German reports, the vessel initially remained in the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (Kiel Canal) for:
- mission preparation,
- loading of specialized personnel,
- medical integration,
- and operational exercises.
Additional personnel included:
- mine divers,
- medical staff,
- and mission support specialists.
