We want to map the diversity of the maritime sector, support its sustainable transformation, and connect interested people and maritime stakeholders with each other.

Navigating through maritime Germany

The maritime sector plays a key role in Germany’s overall economy competitiveness with an estimated turnover up to 50 billion euros[1]. The sector’s diversity is evident at the company level as well as among all maritime stakeholders, extending beyond the economy. Its reach extends far beyond the northern German coastal states: maritime Germany is present throughout the entire federal territory.

With the Maritime Map, we offer a service that informs interested parties about maritime Germany. The tool provides an overview and information of many relevant stakeholders in the sector and visualises them on the map. You can browse or search for specific stakeholders or locations. The map lists federal and state ministries, subordinate authorities, seaports and inland ports, and offshore facilities. You also can find associations, research and education institutions, as well as maritime bodies and organisations. Alongside essential background information, such as name, location and type of organisation, the map provides official contact details and handling data for the ports. Furthermore, information can be found on many maritime study and educational programmes offered by research and teaching institutions.

The map is continuously updated and expanded. We welcome any suggestions regarding missing or incorrect data.

[1] Maritime Agenda 2025 – The future of Germany as a maritime industry hub, Publisher: The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), March 2017 (retrieved on 18/07/2025)

See also: Article “Maritime Industry”, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (retrieved on 18/07/2025)

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