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
Maritime Matters Episode 12 with Julian Kakarott
What does innovation look like at the intersection of logistics, commerce, and maritime industries? In this episode of Maritime Matters, Matthias Catón talks to Julian Kakarott, CEO of the Digital Hub Logistics and Commerce, about fostering collaboration between startups, scaleups and corporate partners. Jump into the discussion and find out how new solutions are shaping the future of logistics.
DMZ and IMC sign a Memorandum of Understanding
The German Maritime Centre and the Indian Maritime Centre have signed an official Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the cooperation between the institutions. During the signing at SMM in Hamburg, several official guests were present, among them Dr Christoph Ploß, Coordinator of the Federal Government for Maritime Business and Tourism.
DMZ at SMM 2026
The German Maritime Centre will once again exhibit at SMM from 1 to 4 September 2026. As the world’s leading trade fair for the maritime industry, SMM provides the setting for the DMZ team to present its work at Stand 215 in Hall B6. The DMZ will also host several events, including a brand launch and a panel discussion on shipbuilding. Find out more 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.
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.
Feel Maritime
Discover all maritime apprenticeships and bachelor’s degree programmes in our flip catalog.
