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The German Maritime Centre at SMM 2026

From 1 to 4 September 2026, the German Maritime Centre will once again be represented at the world’s leading trade fair for the maritime industry. Held every two years, SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology) brings together stakeholders from across the...

Project: Research Landscape for Autonomous Ships

Germany is one of the leading research hubs for maritime technologies – particularly in the field of autonomous watercraft. Whether digitalisation, automation or remote control: numerous research projects are exploring new technologies and actively driving forward the...

Project “Strengthening of Short Sea Shipping”

Short Sea Shipping is a key instrument on the path towards an efficient, climate-friendly and resilient German freight transport system. Considering ambitious climate targets and the steadily declining share of waterborne transport in the modal split over recent...