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.
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
Attracting the next generation
To ensure that the maritime industry will continue to employ well-qualified, committed people in the future, we support the industry in the battle for bright minds and young talent.
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
Evaluation of the procedure for levying import VAT
The German Maritime Centre has commissioned a study to evaluate the due-date model introduced on 1 December 2020 for the levying of import VAT.
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.