09 September 2025 - The challenge of the future - How is the profession of pilot changing? Hamburg
The future is uncertain. Whether it's digitalisation, autonomous vehicles or a shortage of skilled workers, the future of the maritime industry is foggy. It's no different for the pilots who bring the world's merchant ships safely into German harbours. With the symposium "The challenge of the future - how is the profession of pilot changing?", the industry and pilots are shedding light on the subject.
From digital solutions to projects for autonomous vehicles, everything is included. The companies Danelec, TRENZ GmbH and VARD will give us an insight into their solutions for the digital age. Representatives of the German pilots, Erik Dalege from the Federal Chamber of Pilots and Sven Stemmler from the Federal Association of Sea and Harbour Pilots, give us valuable comments on the difficulties that the digital age presents to pilots and where they see the future of pilots.
09/10 September 2025 - Organiser DWT - Erfurt, Exhibition Centre
THE "Logistics event 2025". Registration is now open for exhibitors (classic exhibition stands are just as welcome as "heavy equipment" or lorries) and visitors.
18/19 September 2025 - MCN event - Dr. Brill + Partner GmbH, Norderney
Dr Brill + Partner GmbH - Institute for Antifouling and Biocorrosion - presents one of the most exciting research locations in Germany. Here they are testing what will be effective against fouling on maritime surfaces tomorrow.
18-20 September 2025 - Antifouling Conference Norderney incl. biofouling excursion, Norderney
Following the successful launch in 2024, the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany, together with its partners in the Dr Brill + Partner GmbH - Institute for Antifouling and Biocorrosion and the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is once again organising a biofouling excursion - as a source of inspiration for new collaborations and forward-looking project ideas.
25 September 2025 - Virtual regulars' table of the Personnel and Qualification specialist group
The virtual regulars' table takes place monthly and is intended to provide a framework for networking, exchanging views on current topics relating to personnel and qualification, and planning joint activities.
25 September 2025 - MN3D Colloquium @ HAW Hamburg
The MN3D colloquium at the HAW Hamburg on 25 September 2025 offers your company the ideal opportunity to take an in-depth look at maritime 3D printing and to network with experts from science and practice. Focus your attention on the challenges and opportunities of the maritime industry - we invite you not only to listen, but to actively participate.
30 September 2025 - General Meeting 2025 of the MCN e. V., Hamburg
The Maritime Cluster Northern Germany invites its members to the annual general meeting, which this year will be held at the German Harbour Museum in Hamburg. The members' meeting will take place after the meeting.
07 October 2025 - Ship recycling - Shaping the future together: Opportunities and prospects, Kiel
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
Ship recycling - from niche to opportunity
Henning Gramann, Managing Director GSR Services GmbH
Recyclable material instead of waste: the importance of ship recycling for circularity in the maritime sector
Kamila Szwejk, Leuphana University of Lüneburg
The necessary change in technology as a driver of change
Roman Luplow, Project Manager, Inros Lackner SE
Ship recycling - ShipRec - ZIM Innovation Network
Dr Daniela Köster, EurA AG
Promotion of research projects in the field of ship recycling
Prof Hendrik Dankowski, Kiel University of Applied Sciences
Wolfgang Franzelius, Managing Director HB Hunte Engineering GmbH
07 October 2025 - Maritime regulars' table: Nautical-Technical Inspectors' Circle Hamburg
In cooperation with the NTIK, the MCN is once again offering its members and partners, as well as those interested in the industry, the opportunity to take part in the tried-and-tested Maritime Stammtisch format in 2025. The NTIK has been organising specialist evenings on topics that are important for shipping company inspectors since 1985. MCN members who register in the maritime calendar can take part in the event without being a member of the NTIK.
09 October 2025 - Ship recycling - H2 on board - hype or hope? Bremen
The storage of alternative fuels on board is associated with challenges. Many shipping projects are therefore avoiding the issue of hydrogen and focussing on derivatives such as methanol, ammonia or synthetic methane. There are good reasons for this.
Find out more about innovative projects, technical solutions and market prospects in the field of hydrogen-powered shipping! As a special highlight, you can experience at first hand how the Ariane 6 rocket is manufactured at the Bremen site and gain exciting insights into the use of liquid hydrogen.
14 October 2025 - Schiff und Schnack - the MCN regulars' table for maritime conversations and the sea
In October it's time again: "Schiff und Schnack - the MCN regulars' table for maritime conversations and the sea" goes into the next round!
With this format, the Hamburg office aims to establish a platform for continuous professional exchange among our members. Use this opportunity to discuss maritime topics in an informal atmosphere, gather fresh ideas and expand your professional network.
21 October 2025 - Virtual regulars' table of the Personnel and Qualification specialist group
The virtual regulars' table takes place monthly and is intended to provide a framework for networking, exchanging views on current topics relating to personnel and qualification, and planning joint activities.
Registration is not required.
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And don't forget, this year's Maritime Convention is taking place in Berlin on 12 November. However, participation is by invitation only, and the event is already fully booked.