{"id":53863,"date":"2026-03-20T15:05:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/?p=53863"},"modified":"2026-03-20T15:04:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:04:52","slug":"vsm-and-ig-metall-kueste-call-for-decisive-action-plan-for-maritime-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/vsm-und-ig-metall-kueste-fordern-entschlossenen-aktionsplan-fuer-maritime-industrie\/","title":{"rendered":"VSM and IG Metall K\u00fcste call for decisive action plan for maritime industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 16 March, the VSM and IG Metall K\u00fcste held a press conference in Hamburg. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The maritime industry in Germany is facing considerable growth opportunities - but needs clear political priorities and reliable framework conditions to realise them. This was emphasised by the German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association (VSM) and IG Metall K\u00fcste.<\/p>\n

\u201eShipbuilding and marine technology are an industry of the future with strategic importance for Germany and Europe - technological leaders, strong exporters and relevant to safety,\u201c explained Dr Reinhard L\u00fcken, Managing Director of the VSM<\/strong>. \u201eThe European Maritime Industrial Strategy presented by the EU Commission is a strong signal. It recognises that shipbuilding and marine technology are systemically relevant for Europe's economic security, defence capability and technological sovereignty. Germany is the leading industrial nation in Europe in the entire shipbuilding and marine technology value chain. For the strategy to have a tangible impact on the real economy, the member states in particular must take action. The German government is aware of this, as it has made a decisive contribution to the Commission's presentation of the maritime industrial strategy. What matters now is pragmatic, results-orientated action.\u201c<\/p>\n

The industry is at a crucial point. The demand in key markets is huge and in many cases strategically justified - for example due to changing security policy requirements, energy policy transformations and sustainable technology. At the same time, these opportunities are not a foregone conclusion.<\/p>\n

IG Metall K\u00fcste also emphasised the importance of the sector in terms of industrial and labour market policy. \u201eDespite full order books at German shipyards and the announced increase in employment, the industry is facing major challenges. All shipyards and suppliers must be involved, this is the only way to achieve this. To achieve this, the industry must work together even more closely and constructively. Securing skilled labour is becoming a decisive factor for the future viability and competitiveness of the industry, and not just because of demographics. It is now crucial to increase the attractiveness of maritime professions and to recruit more young people - especially women, explained Daniel Friedrich, District Manager IG Metall K\u00fcste<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In view of the changed geopolitical situation, both organisations warned of growing security policy and economic dependencies. The dream of a rules-based world order could no longer be considered a guiding principle. A strong European framework for the maritime industry must be based on the real conditions in the global market.<\/p>\n

VSM and IG Metall K\u00fcste expressly welcome the latest signals from Brussels in favour of a stronger \u201eMade in Europe\u201c orientation. \u201eIf public funds are used, they must also strengthen European value creation and industrial expertise. This is a key building block for resilience and growth in Europe,\u201c said Dr L\u00fcken<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With a view to the 14th National Maritime Conference in Emden in April, both organisations formulated a clear expectation: the conference must deliver concrete industrial policy decisions. \u201eThe maritime industry is strategically relevant for security, energy supply, climate protection and good industrial work. Now is the time to translate this strength into a long-term political strategy,\u201c emphasised Daniel Friedrich.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch the presentation of the press conference here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>e-mail <\/a>\u00a0| \u00a0LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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