The world's #1 event for the maritime industry

When it comes to meeting up with all the leading stakeholders of the global maritime industry, there's no place like SMM. It's here where the key players of the various sectors discuss and introduce solutions that define benchmarks for the age of Green and Smart Shipping.

The bi-annual trade fair with a divers stage programme offer an unparalleled platform for inspiration, networking and business for exhibitors and visitors alike. Harboured by Hamburg, Germany's beautiful maritime metropolis, SMM welcomes anyone who is interested in the future of the shipping industry.

SMM has returned from the challenges of the Covid period with full strength. The market is moving again, and demand is enormous. I cannot recall a single SMM where the first day of the fair alone was so successful. We can clearly see shipowners making every effort to reduce emissions – and our refitting propellers play an important role in these efforts. Our orderbook is well filled until 2026.

Dr Lars Greitsch
CEO
MMG

It has always been important for SCHOTTEL to exhibit at SMM, the international maritime industry meeting place. This is where our customers come, and it offers the opportunity to make new contacts and initiate business deals. We very much value discussions with other experts on the challenges and opportunities in the industry, such as sustainability and digitalization.

Stefan Kaul
Chief Executive Officer
SCHOTTEL GmbH

We are delighted to welcome Marine Interiors @SMM to Hamburg. For us, with cruise ships as our main customers, it is of great importance and a great opportunity that over 110 exhibitors are coming to our home city especially for Marine Interiors. We are looking forward to valuable impulses.

Barbara Bressem
CEO
Dauerflora

As the world's leading trade fair for the maritime industry, SMM has been one of the most important events in our trade fair calendar for years. Every two years, VULKAN presents itself here as a technology and market leader in marine technology. SMM is the central meeting point for international industry leaders and an important platform for us to exchange ideas with customers and business partners.

Björn Peters
Head of Marketing
VULKAN Group Management

SMM is one of the great fixed stars in the maritime cosmos. It provides orientation and joins the maritime industry from all over the world in Hamburg - and has done so for many years.

Dr. Uwe Lauber
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Sales Officer
MAN Energy Solutions 

Date

01
04
September
2026

Opening hours

Tue – Thu 10 – 18
Fri 10 – 16

      Address

      Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH
      Messeplatz 1
      20357 Hamburg

      Entrances

      Central Entrance (Messeplatz)
      East Entrance (Bei den Kirchhöfen)
      South Entrance (Karolinenstrasse)
      West Entrance (Lagerstrasse)