
SMM Hamburg 2026 is an international maritime trade fair in Hamburg serving shipbuilding, shipyard equipment, onboard systems, port technology, maritime services and the wider shipping supply chain. The event combines a large exhibition, theme routes, conferences and intensive business networking for shipowners, yards, equipment makers, port operators, service providers and industry institutions.
Its programme spans green shipping, digitalisation, port operations, maritime security and defence, talent development and start-up innovation, while the official Cruise & Ferry, Digital, Green, Security & Defence, Job and Start-up routes help visitors navigate exhibitors and topics efficiently.
Core auxiliary systems for marine prime movers, covering fuel supply (including new fuels like ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen), compressed air, cooling and lubrication, power generation, and waste treatment subsystems.
Ship propulsion and maneuvering systems, including propellers, azimuth thrusters, rudder propellers, water-jet drives, stabilizers, steering gears, and various energy-saving devices (ESD).
Ship operation equipment, covering ventilation, ballast water treatment, firefighting, environmental protection, pumping systems, waste/wastewater treatment, and special cranes to ensure vessel safety, environmental compliance, and daily operations.
Cargo handling systems and special vessel equipment, covering liquid/dry cargo handling, marine cranes (container/heavy lift/grab etc.), cryogenic liquefied gas storage/handling, lashing materials, pneumatic transfer systems, and other mechanical loading/unloading equipment.
Marine electrical and electronic systems, covering power generation/conversion, navigation/communication, monitoring/alarm, automation control, and shipboard networks.



Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH operates SMM through a dedicated project team covering exhibition management, sales, conferences, media cooperation and exhibitor services.
This record keeps Christoph Lücke, the director named on the official contact page, as the primary contact point for follow-up verification and business communication.





Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH operates SMM through a dedicated project team covering exhibition management, sales, conferences, media cooperation and exhibitor services.
This record keeps Christoph Lücke, the director named on the official contact page, as the primary contact point for follow-up verification and business communication.