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 Germany in Singapore – Singapore Maritime Week 2026
Following its successful debut at Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2025, the German Maritime Centre (DMZ) has significantly expanded its international presence for 2026: with a German joint booth twice the size of the previous one, the DMZ sent a clear signal of the strength and unity of the German maritime sector on the global stage.
Maritime Matters Episode 8: Maritime Decarbonisation
Explore the future of maritime decarbonisation in this episode of our podcast with host Dr Matthias Catón and Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonisation Director at DNV Maritime. Discover expert insights on green fuels like LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, energy efficiency innovations, and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping shipping’s transition to sustainability. Tune into the full episode here!
Project: Transitional provisions in ES-TRIN for inland passenger vessels
Complex regulations, structural limitations, economic pressure: applying new ES-TRIN requirements to existing passenger vessels can be challenging for operators. The DMZ is involved in an analysis of the transitional provisions to develop a guide that supports practical implementation. Learn 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.
