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The 30th world trade fair for the maritime industry SMM shipbuilding machinery marine technology international trade fair will take place at the Hamburg Exhibition Center from 6th to 9th September 2022 under the motto Driving the maritime transition .The federal governments coordinator for maritime industry and tourism Claudia Mller After more than two years of the pandemic the maritime industry is coming together again at the SMM . The motto of this years anniversary SMM Driving the maritime transition is well chosen. It stands for the great challenges as well as for new technologies. Here for example fuel cells e - fuelsand new engines as innovation drivers that advance the maritime industry. The strong international presence of the industry giants also makes the fair a perfect place for new developments and business contacts and offers an excellent opportunity for direct exchange. For the maritime industry it is important to find new solutions on the way to climate-neutral shipping and thus make an important contribution to the fight against climate change. Digital transformation climate change and maritime energy transition can only succeed through cooperation communication and the development of new and feasible climate-friendly technologies. At the 30th SMM they are the focus.Around 2000 exhibitors and over 40000 visitors from more than 100 countries are expected at this years SMM . On an exhibition area of 90000 m2 visitors get an overview of innovations in all maritime areas as well as the opportunity to meet live in the exhibition areas and in the high-calibre specialist conferences . The SMM covers the entire value chain of the maritime industry in 11 exhibition halls. The focus is on digital transformation climate change and maritime energy transition.For the entire duration of the SMM the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection will be represented for the first time with its own stand in Hall A3 Stand 417.The BMWK will offer targeted funding advice on the maritime research program and the funding program Innovative shipbuilding secures competitive jobs to the maritime trade audience. Furthermore exhibits from the BMWK s maritime research programs will provide a glimpse of selected future topics in the industr