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Welcome to the Maritime Summit 2025!

Zeppelin Power Systems' conference and networking event for the maritime community

June 26, 2025 in Hamburg, Germany | MS Bleichen
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Sometimes the best way to shape the future is to come together and create it.

Come aboard and enhance your skills by learning from esteemed, renowned speakers and by meeting the maritime industry! Explore how to successfully manage technological change towards decarbonization and digitalization, and how to meet stringent emissions standards by increasing efficiency. Get the latest updates on Zeppelin's cutting-edge power solutions and learn from best practices. 

Join us and meet your peers in the international maritime community.
We look forward to meeting you onsite!

Thorsten Zechow
Head of Service Sales Marine, Oil & Gas at Zeppelin Power Systems

Keynote

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"Challenges and Opportunities in Green Shipping"


Jyrki Ristimäki
Senior Superintendent, Newbuilding & Innovation for Royal Caribbean Group and Secondee at Fonden Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

Jyrki Ristimäki holds a PhD in aerosol physics and works as a Senior Superintendent on Machinery and technical items at Royal Caribbean Group, Maritime Technology department in Turku, Finland. Works half time as a RCG Secondee at Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. Work experience covers more than 25 years on different task related engine emissions ranging from performance expert at Wärtsilä to research scientist at Tampere University.

Agenda

18:00    Welcome Get-together including cool drinks

18:30    Official opening
Thorsten Zechow
, Zeppelin Power Systems

Key note
Challenges and Opportunities in Green Shipping
Jyrki Ristimäki
, Royal Caribbean Group

Panel discussion
Guest speakers:
Jyrki Ristimäki, Royal Caribbean Group
Hauke Schlegel, VDMA Marine Equipment & Systems
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Watter, Hochschule Flensburg
Thorsten Zechow, Zeppelin Power Systems

Moderator: Johannes Harding, Zeppelin Power Systems

20:30    Get-together & networking
including cold/warm buffet, drinks and music

Speakers

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Jyrki Ristimäki
Senior Superintendent, Newbuilding & Innovation, Royal Caribbean Group & Secondee at Fonden Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

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Dipl.-Ing. Hauke Schlegel
Managing Director
VDMA Marine Equipment and Systems

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Watter
Flensburg University of Applied Sciences (Energy Sciences, Marine Engineering), member of the advisory board of the Stiftung Schifffahrtsstandort Deutschland and Chairman of the Standards Body for Ship and Marine Technology (NSMT) at DIN  See blog 

 

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Thorsten Zechow
Head of Service Sales Marine, Oil & Gas, Zeppelin Power Systems

The moderator of the sessions will be Johannes Harding, Director Strategy and Innovation, Zeppelin Power Systems

Location

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WELCOME ON BOARD!

The MS Bleichen, a stunning event ship docked in the heart of Hamburg, offers a unique and unforgettable setting for any occasion. With its elegant design and spacious decks, this historic vessel combines maritime charm with modern amenities, making it the perfect venue for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

MS BLEICHEN

Berth of the ship: Harbor museum
Hansahafen, Bremerkai next to shed 51 in the eastern free port
DE - 20457 Hamburg

 

 

 

How to get there

Directions by public transportation :

S 3 and S 31 S-Bahnstadion Veddel
Exit in the direction of Hafen Niedernfelder Brücke, Veddeler Damm, walking time approx. 20 minutes
Bus line 256 in the direction of Alter Elbtunnel, stop Veddel West.

From the city center via HafenCity / Veddeler Damm in the direction of Köhlbrandbrücke. From the A 7 motorway, take the Waltershof exit over the Köhlbrandbrücke bridge towards the city center and follow the signs to “Schuppen 50 - 52”. Free parking is available.

 

Contact us at any time

In the case of any questions, feel free to reach out to us at any time.
How can we help you? We’d be happy to assist you.
Email: zps_events@zeppelin.com