Issues and Projects
In the overview, you will find the issues and projects we are dealing with. They pertain to various areas of the maritime sector. We have listed them individually and clustered them according to the key topic.
Emissions from the Shipbuilding industry
Legal opinion on the current regulations on substance emissions, noise emissions and waste disposal for shipbuilding companies.
Employer branding 4.0: Digital candidate journey in the maritime industry
Practical study on recruiting young talent and specialists via digital channels with the help of candidate persona profiles
The development of the market for autonomous maritime systems (AMS)
Industry survey reveals sentiment among maritime sub-segments in Germany and Europe and identifies uncertainties and barriers
Sustainable ship recycling in Germany – a market study
Many of the products generated when a ship is scrapped are recyclable and can strengthen the circular economy.
Digital bunkering platform
The German Maritime Centre has commissioned the design of a publicly accessible digital bunkering platform.
Securing young talent
Study and white paper on the expectations and aspirations of the next generation in the maritime industry
Maritime hydrogen users – study on the hydrogen demand of Germany’s maritime sector
Maritime sector can shape energy transition and strengthen Germany’s role as a location for business and industry.
Potential analysis on the relevance of digital communication
June 2023: study on digital communication as a competitive factor for companies in the maritime industry in Germany
EU funding programmes
How is Horizon Europe being received by the German maritime sector? Initial findings from the 2021–2022 funding period
Evaluation of import VAT collection procedures
Pushing ahead with the introduction of an offsetting-based collection procedure in Germany
Maritime Research Forum 2023 – report
Science meets business. This year, the Maritime Research Forum was held in cooperation with the Hochschule Bremen (HSB) City University of Applied Sciences. The focus was on questions of sustainability.
Skills for Future
For Germany as an export nation, a high-performing, internationally competitive maritime sector is of great overall economic importance
Environmental discount system for navigation charges
Study to develop proposals for the introduction of an ecological component in navigation charges on the Kiel Canal.
“Adhesive Bonding in Shipbuilding” guideline in development
Since October 2020, the German Maritime Centre has been heading the “Adhesive Bonding in Shipbuilding” guideline committee, which is developing a uniform standard for the use of bonding technologies in shipbuilding.
Energy carrier of the future – fuel analysis in shipping by ship segment
From fossil fuels to regenerative energy. An initial overview of the fuels and energy sources available for shipping.
Background – bunkering regulations in German seaports
In the summer of 2020, the German Maritime Centre commissioned a study to develop “Guidelines for the Harmonised Regulation of Alternative Fuel Bunkering in German Seaports”. The document contains proposals for the safe and efficient bunkering ...
International field analysis on use cases for autonomous maritime systems
Paper on a survey of the basis for strategic coordination regarding international knowledge and technology transfer
Hydrogen-powered inland waterway vessels
New study looks at the European Standard laying down Technical Regulations for Inland Navigation Vessels (ES-TRIN) and develops proposals for broadening the regulation to cover vessels with fuels with a flashpoint of
Green shipping, maritime sovereignty and retaining expertise
Study on financing instruments in the maritime industry completed
Social media for the maritime industry
Communication via social media is a kind of social interaction whose success depends on authenticity and approachability. We want to bring together maritime stakeholders and support them in the targeted use of social media.
The role of the maritime industry in establishing a German hydrogen industry
October 2021: German Maritime Centre publishes results of its hydrogen study for the maritime industry
EU funding for maritime research and development in Germany
Within the European Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, the sub-sectors of the maritime industry acquired funding for a wide range of projects throughout Germany in the years 2014–2020.
Zero-emission waterborne transport
The German Maritime Centre is a member of Waterborne, an industry-focused technology platform whose mission is to establish a continuous dialogue between all maritime stakeholders and the EU institutions, including the member states.
Bunker guidance for alternative fuels in German seaports
Guidelines for the harmonised regulation of alternative fuels bunkering in German seaports published (February 2021)
Modernisation of coasters and inland waterway vessels
Study to develop proposals to incentivise a sustainable modernisation of coaster and inland waterway vessels.
Adhesive technologies for shipbuilding
Study providing an overview of the development and application of adhesive bonding in shipbuilding completed
Maritime Research Forum 2019 – Report
Science meets business was the motto of the second Maritime Research Forum in November 2019, which took place in cooperation with Helmut Schmidt University under the title: “Future Fuels, Energy and Propulsion Systems”
Expert report on water law
An efficient and available infrastructure is the backbone of the maritime economy. Water law plays a key role in all projects to expand maritime infrastructure. But uncertainties exist in its application, both for businesses and for the authorities.