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.