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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

30.04.2026

DMZ side event at the 14th National Maritime Conference. Focus: Securing a skilled workforce

On 29 April 2026, the German Maritime Centre hosted a high-profile side event in Emden on securing a skilled workforce in the maritime sector. At the event, which was held under the patronage of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, representatives from industry, academia, government and the social partners discussed staffing challenges as a key factor in maritime sovereignty.

30.04.2026

Maritime Germany in Singapore – Singapore Maritime Week 2026

Following its successful debut at Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2025, the German Maritime Centre (DMZ) has significantly expanded its international presence for 2026: with a German joint booth twice the size of the previous one, the DMZ sent a clear signal of the strength and unity of the German maritime sector on the global stage.

09.04.2026

Maritime Matters Episode 8: Maritime Decarbonisation

Explore the future of maritime decarbonisation in this episode of our podcast with host Dr Matthias Catón and Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonisation Director at DNV Maritime. Discover expert insights on green fuels like LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, energy efficiency innovations, and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping shipping’s transition to sustainability. Tune into the full episode 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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