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OUR AIM: STRENGTHENING THE MARITIME SECTOR

The German Maritime Centre is an independent institution that supports the maritime sector. We focus on innovative strength and the topics of the future to ensure that the industry continues to occupy a leading position in international competition.

News

24.03.2026

Project: Future-oriented maritime training for alternative energy sources and new technologies

The maritime industry is facing a historic transformation on the path to climate neutrality. This transition requires not only technological innovations, but also well-trained professionals capable of operating new systems safely and efficiently. This is where the new DMZ project on forward-looking maritime training comes in.

12.03.2026

Maritime Matters Episode 7 with Nele Matz-Lück

Which role does maritime law play in shaping global commerce, ocean protection, and geopolitical stability? Professor Nele Matz-Lück and host Dr Matthias Catón examine the future of high seas governance in this episode of Maritime Matters.

12.02.2026

Announcement: Follow-up Project to the “Standardization roadmap for hydrogen technologies“

The further development of technical frameworks for hydrogen and related technologies will be systematically advanced through a follow-up project to the completed “Standardization roadmap for hydrogen technologies”. Learn more about the new initiative here.

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Topics & Projects

Our overview presents the topics and projects we are currently involved in – spanning a wide range of areas within the maritime industry.

Tools

The interactive maritime map provides information about the maritime sector in Germany. It visualises stakeholders, ports, educational institutions, and organisations – including additional details and contact information. Explore the map now and discover Germany’s maritime sector.

The Maritime Funding Compass Europe is an interactive tool that provides an overview of current EU funding calls for the maritime sector. Users can browse relevant programmes and find brief descriptions, funding conditions, links, and contact details.

The Maritime Pathfinder is an online platform offering accessible teaching materials related to the maritime sector. It provides valuable resources for information, teaching, and learning, along with potential excursion destinations and partnerships for lessons and career orientation.

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The Maritime Bunkering Compass provides an interactive overview of the regulations in force for bunkering conventional and alternative energy sources across Germany – featuring a practical download option and a map-based view. Explore the regulations now.

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Talents for Sustainable Change

Discover all maritime apprenticeships and bachelor’s degree programmes in our flip catalog.

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