Maritime Technology Schleswig-Holstein

The competence network marine technology Schleswig-Holstein consolidates the regional know-how and resources of companies, scientific institutions as well as organizations for business and technologic development in the area of marine technology in Schleswig-Holstein. Marine technology is an important area of the maritime economy and covers a broad range of products, services and research projects in aquaculture, hydrography, offshore wind energy, oceanography/ocean technology, maritime environmental protection, coastal engineering/integrated coastal zone management, as well as offshore and underwater technology. The particular skills of the network lie in its internationally recognized resources and capabilities in science and research as well as a broad palette of innovative and marine technology products and services sold worldwide, which are offered by small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large corporations.

The goal of the network is to link existing resources in a better and more permanent manner. In its approach to government, society and the public, the network’s seeks to reveal the opportunities and perspectives for marine technology and the maritime economy as an industry with high technological potential. It aims to demonstrate that the economic significance of this potential is comparable to that of the aerospace industry. It is additionally intended that collaborative marine technical projects be conceptualized and realized through the involvement of a larger number of network partners.

Competence in numbers

The competence network Marine Technology Schleswig-Holstein provides a broad range of products, services and research projects in different marine and ocean technology sectors. The total turnover generated by the competence network in 2000 is estimated at somewhere between 200 and 250 million euros. This is based on the strategy document published by the Association for Marine Technologies in August 2001, as well as their own extensive inquiries and a survey of network members.

Network partners

The participants in this competence network include companies, scientific institutions and other organizations that promote technological and economic development and give financial support in the area of marine technology. The scientific background of the competence network is given an excellent foundation through its members, including internationally renowned institutes of marine research, the GEOMAR research center for marine geosciences, the institute of marine research, as well as a number of other research institutes of the University of Kiel. In addition to renowned shipyards such as HDW and Lindenau, and ship suppliers such as Raytheon Marine GmbH and L-3 ELAC Nautik, who maintain a strong international focus, the competence network also includes a considerable number of smaller marine technology enterprises providing a broad range of innovative products and services.

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Further Information: www.meerestechnik-kiel.de