Ein einfaches, dunkelblaues Lupensymbol auf einem hellgrauen Hintergrund.
Ein einfaches, dunkelblaues Lupensymbol auf einem hellgrauen Hintergrund.

Compass and map – German Maritime Centre launches two online tools

The maritime sector in Germany plays a key role in its competitiveness as a business location. Its annual turnover is estimated to be up to 50 billion euros. The industry is very diverse and has a wide range of different players. These are not only located in the...

Fuels & energy sources of the future

Replacing fossil fuels with renewables is an important issue for the maritime industry. It is facing global upheaval. In order to hit climate targets and help limit climate change, shipbuilding, shipping and ports as well as the adjacent sectors in the logistics chain...

European Green Deal, retaining expertise and maritime sovereignty

The maritime sector is an important mainstay of the German economy. It is one of Germany’s most important economic sectors, employing some 400,000 people and generating a turnover of around 50 billion euros. For Germany as an export nation, maritime transport is an...

Guidance for bunkering operations

Worldwide, it is necessary to reduce emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases in order to be able to implement the emission standards for decarbonisation. In shipping, plans are underway to replace fossil liquid or gaseous fuels with alternative fuels (including...

Bunker guidance for alternative fuels in German seaports

Bärbel Kunze Regulations and Standards Phone: +49 40 9999 698 - 77E-Mail: Kunze[at]dmz-maritim.de In June 2020, the German Maritime Centre commissioned the company Ramboll to conduct a study on a proposal for harmonising the laws and procedures for refuelling ships...