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Marine Equipment and Systems
Marine Equipment and Systems Working Group within VDMA - we have been representing the interests of the shipbuilding and offshore supply industry for 50 years!

The German shipbuilding and offshore supply industry is the most important economic factor in the maritime industry, with sales of around €11 billion and around 63,000 employees. With experience and competence, we establish a strong industry network with a focus on the global maritime markets. For more than 250 member companies, we channel interests, transport industry information, connect people and exchange experiences. Our members provide us with the impetus for a wide range of activities, which we consistently align with the needs of the companies.

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Wed. 22.04.26 Fri. 24.04.26

  • Marine Equipment & Systems
Sea Japan 2026

Sea Japan 2026 will take place from April 22 to 24, 2026 at the Tokyo Big Sight International Exhibition Center.

Sea Japan 2026 will take place from April 22 to 24, 2026 at the Tokyo Big Sight International Exhibition Center.

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  • ● 3600 Companies
  • ● 35 Trade Associations

VDMA is the largest network organization and an important voice for the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry ​​​​​​in Germany and Europe.
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Largest industrial employer:

  • ● 1,2 million employees in Germany
  • ● 3 million employees in EU-27
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Innovative strength:

  • ● 9 percent of total German R&D expenditure
  • ● 18 billion euros spent on innovation per year
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Technologies for climate protection:

  • ● Mechanical and plant engineering can save 86 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions
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Industrial strength:

  • ● 255 billion euros in sales in Germany
  • ● 870 billion euros in sales in the EU