Level 2 minimal - vdma.org
October 13 - 16, 2025, remaining places for participation are still available at short notice
Delegation trip for German suppliers in OctoberGreek shipowners demonstrate strength. Greening the fleet as a challenge. German technology is in demand.
Clarksons Research released first half 2025 statistics highlighting key trends across the shipbuilding industry.
VDMA accompanied German joint participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025.
VDMA offers joint stand at Navalia 2026 - registration now open - please provide feedback
MEPC 83 stands for the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The meeting was an important milestone.
MarLEN, a new European initiative to promote maritime innovation, was launched at the beginning of 2025. Annual calls for funding are planned.
Overview of the global order backlog
AMT was founded as a new working group within the VDMA in November 2024. Its Managing Director Daniel Erdmann explains the background in an interview.
VDMA AMT - Advanced Maritime Technology Platform is the new network for automation and digitalization in maritime shipping.
VDMA AMT – Advanced Maritime Technology Platform is the network for automation and digitalization in maritime shipping.
At an initial public meeting on 3.9.2024 at the VDMA in Frankfurt, almost 50 experts specified the aim and focus of the project and defined working groups. Initial results will be discussed on 8.11.2024. (Update no. 2)
From 12.05. - 13.05.2025 in Emden / Save the date / Participation opportunity for VDMA members
German pavilion at MARINTEC CHINA from 02.12. - 05.12.2025 in Shanghai. Registration for the German Pavilion now possible online.
04.11. - 07.11.2025, Rotterdam, Netherlands - German joint participation with federal funding
German Pavilion at INMEX SMM India from 10.09. - 12.09.2025. Registration for the German Pavilion now possible online.
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Increased sales, growing order intake and impetus for transformation - industry on course for success
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