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Angela Merkel Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany and Patron of gmec
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pen markets and free trade foster growth and prosperity around the world. The same can be said of shipping. With its 95% share of intercontinental freight traffic, shipping is and will remain both a key guarantor and beneficiary of the tremendous opportunities generated by globalisation. However, shipping traffic also has a considerable impact on the oceans as a habitat and food source, and its emissions contribute to climate change. Progress in the field of shipping traffic must thus take into account not only economic issues, but also the ecological dimension. Developing modern environmental and efficiency technologies will increasingly be of competitive
advantage. These technologies provide a means of minimising risk and averting damage to the marine environment and can moreover reduce costs, especially fuel costs, by using resources more efficiently. Embracing such technologies also gives shipyards and suppliers a way to successfully update their product ranges. I am therefore very pleased that ever more maritime stakeholders are choosing to pursue the path of low- pollution, resource-conserving shipping. The SMM Green Shipping Guide is a great source of new ideas. The chosen highlights provide a taste of the innovations that will take centre stage at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology International Trade Fair in Hamburg next year. I wish all those committed to
Olaf Scholz First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
he Port of Hamburg is not only Europe’s third largest goods handling centre, but also a maritime centre with internationally recognised know-how in research and development. Hamburg has more than 30 scientific, educational and research facilities in this field. One of the key factors is the development and testing of innovations for a better environment and greater efficiency. For example, engineers at the Marine Technology department of the Hamburg University of Technology are examining how offshore wind turbines can be installed for optimal stability, and materials scientists are developing new carbon fibre composites to improve the design of wind turbine rotors. Another major field of research is optimisation of marine propulsion systems.
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The future prospects and competitiveness of German
shipping are also dependent on development of markets for equipment suppliers and shipyards. Sustainability has become a key competitive factor. That was always well understood for Hamburg as a centre of port activities and shipping. Energy efficiency technologies have played an important part in shipbuilding for many years, especially in fuels and propulsion systems. As European Green Capital 2011, Hamburg is a leader in promotion of the environment – for example, the Hamburg Port Authority has introduced a discount system in port fees for environment friendly ships, from July 1, 2011 onwards. The goal is to achieve further reduction in emissions from shipping. Hamburg was closely involved in developing the International Environmental Ship Index, which gives preferential treatment to ships that comply with high environmental standards – an example of how investments in
advancing modern shipping the best of success.
environmental protection pay off in the long run.
SMM 2012 is an outstanding platform for exchanges and networking. I wish exhibitors, customers and visitors every success, with interesting discussions, a wide range of contacts and good business at this leading fair for the international maritime industry.
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