OUR AIM: STRENGTHENING THE MARITIME SECTOR
The German Maritime Centre is an independent institution that supports the maritime sector. We focus on innovative strength and the topics of the future to ensure that the industry continues to occupy a leading position in international competition.
News
Maritime Matters Episode 10 with Prof Jochem Marotzke
What role does the ocean play in regulating our global climate? And how does this impact the maritime sector? In this episode of Maritime Matters, Dr Matthias Catón sits down with leading climate scientist Prof. Jochem Marotzke to unravel the complex relationship between the oceans and our planet’s changing climate. Listen to the full episode now!
The German Maritime Centre at SMM 2026
The German Maritime Centre will once again be represented at SMM, the world’s leading trade fair for the maritime industry. Find out more about the DMZ stand, opportunities for networking on site, and a varied programme covering topics such as attracting young talent and women in the maritime industry.
Project: Research Landscape for Autonomous Ships
Autonomous navigation and assistance systems will become part of everyday shipping life in the future: the digitalisation, automation and remote control of ships are currently being tested extensively in Germany. The DMZ project provides a structured overview of the diversity of these initiatives – and highlights just how strong the innovative power of the German maritime sector is already today. Find our more about the project here.
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Topics & Projects
Our overview presents the topics and projects we are currently involved in – spanning a wide range of areas within the maritime industry.
Tools
The interactive maritime map provides information about the maritime sector in Germany. It visualises stakeholders, ports, educational institutions, and organisations – including additional details and contact information. Explore the map now and discover Germany’s maritime sector.
The Maritime Funding Compass Europe is an interactive tool that provides an overview of current EU funding calls for the maritime sector. Users can browse relevant programmes and find brief descriptions, funding conditions, links, and contact details.
The Maritime Pathfinder is an online platform offering accessible teaching materials related to the maritime sector. It provides valuable resources for information, teaching, and learning, along with potential excursion destinations and partnerships for lessons and career orientation.
The Maritime Bunkering Compass provides an interactive overview of the regulations in force for bunkering conventional and alternative energy sources across Germany – featuring a practical download option and a map-based view. Explore the regulations now.
Feel Maritime
Discover all maritime apprenticeships and bachelor’s degree programmes in our flip catalog.
