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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

08.01.2026

Maritime Matters Episode 5: UN Ocean Decade and the BBNJ Treaty

A new Maritime Matters episode has dropped: Host Dr Matthias Catón sits down with Vidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). Dive into this episode to learn about the UN Ocean Decade, the blue economy, and the vital role of ocean data sharing.

11.12.2025

Maritime Matters Episode 4: Research-Industry Collaboration in Ocean Protection

What happens when cutting-edge marine research meets real-world industry? And how does this collaboration drive real progress in ocean protection? In this episode, Dr Matthias Catón and DAM Chairman Dr Joachim Harms explore the breakthroughs shaping the future of our oceans. Listen now!

06.11.2025

Publication of the standardization roadmap for hydrogen technologies 2025

After almost three years of development work, the final results of the 2025 standardisation roadmap for hydrogen technologies have been finalised. The DMZ represented the perspective of the maritime transport sector in the development of the strategy plan. Find out more about the project 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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Talents for Sustainable Change

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

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