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We have always wished sailors a safe journey and a happy return. In the past, storms were the most serious threats. Thanks to modern technologies, these risks can be calculated and largely managed today. Today’s risks are caused by a massive increase in shipping, much bigger vessels and other uses of the seas, for example for offshore wind farms. It has become crowded on the oceans. In addition, seafarers are facing piracy and cyber attacks. We need to take all of this into account so that seafarers can get home safely. The MARISSA-Days conference addresses all of these challenges. It brings the major players from science, business and government together and raises awareness of maritime safety and security as we need innovative solutions to continue to ensure safe shipping and to use the seas in a sustainable manner.

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Ocean affairs and global trade are closely interconnected with maritime safety and security matters. And indeed, the latter is the key-enabler to provide and ensure a stable and reliable “good order at sea” for the save and successful conduct of our global businesses. Therefore, maritime safety and security is a national master task! 
The German National Masterplan on Maritime Technologies serves as the leading vehicle to bring researchers, industries and administration together to build and grow the national industrial footprint in the global security and defence market. Led by the German Society on Maritime Technology prominent stakeholders of the maritime safety and security market coordinate their efforts to offer first-class research, innovative products and cyber-secure digital services as ingredients for an attractive and competitive portfolio.