Deutsches Maritimes Zentrum

The main mission of the DMZ is to strengthen the maritime industry in Germany and ensure its future viability. This is achieved by promoting innovation, supporting companies, and networking stakeholders within the industry. The values of the DMZ include promoting sustainability, digitalization, and strengthening the competitiveness of the maritime economy[3][5].

The DMZ is actively committed to sustainable developments in the maritime industry, particularly in the areas of:

• Decarbonization: By promoting alternative fuels and sustainable energy sources like hydrogen, the reduction of emissions in shipping and shipbuilding is advanced[2][3].
• Digitalization: The DMZ supports the digitalization of the maritime industry, including the development and implementation of autonomous maritime systems (AMS)[1].
• Environmental Protection: It is engaged in the development and implementation of environmentally friendly technologies and practices, such as reducing substance emissions, noise emissions, and waste disposal in the shipbuilding industry[2].

The DMZ offers a variety of tools and initiatives to support the maritime industry, including:

• Maritime Funding Compass Europe: A tool that assists companies in finding funding opportunities.
• Maritime Map: A platform that provides an overview of maritime infrastructure and stakeholders in Germany.
• Maritime Pathfinder: An instrument that facilitates networking among interested individuals and maritime stakeholders[3].

Through these diverse activities and initiatives, the DMZ significantly contributes to the strengthening and sustainable transformation of the maritime industry in Germany.

• 1 - https://idw-online.de/de/news825483
• 2 - https://dmz-maritim.de/themen-und-projekte/
• 3 - https://dmz-maritim.de
• 4 - https://www.dvz.de/login.html?redirect_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dvz.de%2Funternehmen%2Fsee%2Fdetail%2Fnews%2Ferster-schritt-fuer-ein-maritimes-zentrum.html
• 5 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsches_Maritimes_Zentrum