In light of the current tense geopolitical situation, the need for protection and monitoring solutions for critical civil infrastructure at sea in both Germany and Denmark remains significant. The protection of key infrastructure such as ports, energy installations and underwater connections continues to be a high priority. Cross-border collaboration between Denmark and Germany is more important than ever.
Together with our partners Danish Maritime, IDA Risk, German Association for Marine Technology (GMT) and VDMA Marine Equipment and Systems, we recently hosted a German-Danish industry gathering focused on civil maritime equipment and services for the protection of critical infrastructure at sea. The event brought together leading companies showcasing state-of-the-art technologies and industry experts sharing insights on current developments and challenges.
Participants gained an overview of the regulatory landscape in Germany and Denmark and learned which technologies are being explored in both countries.
The programme featured contributions from:
- Frederik H. Milling, Head of Naval Industry Affairs, Danish Maritime
- Kristina Hoffmann, Chairperson, IDA Risk
- Andreas Wenzel, CEO, German-Danish Chamber of Commerce
- Regina Hermsdorf, Division- Maritime Industry, Coordinating office of the Federal Government Coordinator for the Maritime Industry
- Senior Police Director Nils von Waaden, Head of the Federal Police Sea Division
- Holger Klindt, Gesellschaft für Maritime Technik / GMT
- Commander Anders Lønne Christiansen, Chief Logistics, Coordination Department at the Maritime Capacity Center, Danish Ministry of Defence - Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO)
- Julie-Sophie Hübertz, Managing Director, Copenhagen Global
- Frank Sill Torres, Director (acting), Institute for Protection of Maritime Infrastructures German Aerospace Center (DLR)
- Jorge Ivan Contreras-Cardeno, Head of Impact Area Resilience, Resilience Center Denmark
The event concluded with a panel discussion and informal networking, providing an excellent platform for knowledge exchange and the strengthening of German-Danish cooperation in this strategically important area.
Thank you to all speakers for their valuable contributions – and to all participants for joining and engaging in the discussions.
Meet the German companies that participated
BALTIC Taucherei- und Bergungsbetrieb Rostock GmbH
Baltic Diver Germany is a family-owned and family-operated business and has made a name for itself as a reliable maritime service provider not only in Germany but also internationally. We can proudly look back on more than 10, 000 successful projects in more than 35 countries around the world.
International Subsea Contractor
- Engineering Service
- Diving Service
- ROV Service
- Maritime Service
- UXO Service
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Environmental Service
Read more about BALTIC Taucherei- und Bergungsbetrieb Rostock GmbH here.
EvoLogics GmbH
EvoLogics is a Berlin based maritime high-tech company with the focus on robotics underwater communications and sensor systems. The company develops autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) for maritime surveillance. EvoLogics also offers sensor systems for harbor security and for critical underwater infrastructure protection.
FLANQ
FLANQ transforms state-of-the-art maritime technology into the intelligent marine defence solutions Europe needs, now and in the future. We offer COTS and MOTS surface and underwater vehicles, AI-enabled software, integrated payloads, security systems and support services – delivered, mission-ready for multi-domain service across the EU.
Fugro Germany Marine GmbH
Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Through integrated data acquisition, analysis and advice, we unlock insights from Geo-data to help our clients design, build and operate their assets in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner.
Specialising in all types of hydrographic surveys, Fugro Germany Marine GmbH is particularly experienced in cable and pipeline route and inspection surveys, hydrographic area surveys and Desk Top Studies throughout the world.
in-innovative navigation GmbH
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Systems, Coastal Surveillance Systems (CSS), Marine Coordination Systems for the Offshore Industry as well as River Information Systems (RIS), these are the solutions in-innovative navigation GmbH, in short IN, is developing and delivering worldwide since more than 25 years.
Based on its modular and flexible inVTS/inCSS bespoke software suite, surveillance systems are adapted to the needs of each individual Customer: to ease port operations, to protect coastlines, to ensure the integrity of offshore infrastructures or to ensure safe traffic in inland waterways.
The integration of radar video and track data, GPS/AIS information, CCTV streams as well as RDF data and many other sensor information provide a comprehensive, unique maritime situation picture. With high-fidelity redundancy concepts and sophisticated control functions, IN's solutions guarantee reliability even in the most demanding environments.
JDS GmbH | Joined Data Solutions
The company's business activities include the collection, analysis and processing of global ship movement data (AIS data / Automatic Identification System) to support safety-critical applications, maritime security and monitoring. This is extended to include high-resolution ship images and shipbuilding data. This includes the provision and marketing of this data to governmental and industrial customers, the development and distribution of specialized applications based on AIS data, and the integration of additional data sources to optimize analysis results. In addition, the company's business activities include advising and supporting customers in implementing and using this data in their target systems. The company is interested in participating in innovative projects.
NEXMARIS GmbH
NEXMARIS, established in December 2023, is dedicated to strengthening the resilience and security of the maritime sector. Founded by a Navy officer and a banking manager, each with over 20 years of experience, we bring a unique combination of operational and strategic expertise to our work. Our mission is to address the growing challenges in offshore infrastructures through expert consulting and the development of innovative "Security-as-a-Service" solutions. We focus on aligning security, safety, and sustainability to help clients achieve regulatory compliance and long-term operational resilience. Our experience includes contributing to government projects on critical infrastructure protection and addressing munitions on the seabed.
SECUINFRA GmbH
SECUINFRA has been supporting companies in detecting, analyzing and defending against cyber attacks since 2010. Our services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Incident Response (IR), ensure that cyberattacks are detected and defended at an early stage, preventing major damage. We use the best technologies and products on the market in the areas of Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Network Detection & Response (NDR) and Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) to provide our services.
Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH
Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH (STUV) has been the partner to critical infrastructure for more than 140 years. Its core competencies lie in the development and production of mechanical, electronic and motorized locks, latches and hinges with high quality and security requirements. This includes a wide range of different applications such as high-security locks for prisons/detention centers, access solutions for unmanned sites in the energy and water supply and telecommunications sectors or mobile locking solutions for security transport and logistics. STUV employs around 200 people and has its production site in Heiligenhaus, Germany.
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems – Operating Unit NXTGEN Engineering
Today, we are the world market leader in conventional submarines and a leader in
the development of new naval surface and underwater technologies. Not only can
we look back on 175 years of shipbuilding tradition – together with our industrial
partners, we make a significant contribution to maintaining peace, freedom and
security, today – worldwide.
Our goal is to be the most modern naval company in Europe.
As the only German systems supplier in the naval sector, we at thyssenkrupp Marine Systems are in a unique position to offer the full range of naval shipbuilding services from design, development and production through to command and weapon deployment systems.