A strong maritime network
More than 350 companies and institutions from the areas of maritime business, science and politics are MCN members. We provide valuable contacts to stakeholders of the industry.
Information on membership in the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany
Whether project consulting, industry contacts or input and exchange on your topics in one of our specialist groups – our main focus lies in the support of our members and their activities. Find out how you as a member can use the services of the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN). For further information on membership, please refer to our Articles of Association and Financial Regulations. The working language of the MCN is German.
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Input and exchange on topics that concern you
MCN’s interdisciplinary specialist groups are a source of valuable information on topics of concern to you. Exchange ideas with other group members from different industries, build cooperative alliances and initiate new projects.
MCN specialist groups:
Innovation Management, Maritime Information and Communication Technologies, Maritime Law, Maritime Safety and Security, the Maritime Offshore Wind Sector, Human Resources and Qualification, Ship Efficiency and Underwater Communications
Training and further education
MCN works closely with universities and institutes of further education that include maritime teaching and study programmes in their curricula. We initiate and support education projects in the maritime sector. We promote trainees and help them network with our apprentice programme.
Documents
For further information on membership, please refer to our Articles of Association and Financial Regulations.
Out and about at our events
From specialist congresses, workshops and participation in trade fairs to our annual network meet-up, MCN offers a rich and diversified range of events, often free of charge. Let us inspire you! Many of the important industry dates are listed in the maritime calendar on the MCN website.
Innovations and projects
One of MCN's main aims is to promote innovations and projects in the maritime industry. We offer advice on your project ideas, inform you about funding programmes and help in your search for the right project partners.
More outreach for your company
Present your company profile, and in the business directory, on the MCN website, and broaden the outreach of your company's news with our industry newsletter.
Do you have vacancies in your company? In our job board, you can post open positions free of charge and thus find what you are looking for in the maritime industry.
Membership fees
Our membership fee starts at 250 euros per year. Annual subscription is graded according to the number of employees. Further details can be found in the table* below.
| 3 employees | € 287,50 plus VAT |
| 3 to 10 employees | € 575 plus VAT |
| 10 to 50 employees | € 1,150 plus VAT |
| 50 to 100 employees | € 1,725 plus VAT |
| 100 to 250 employees | € 2,300 plus VAT |
| More than 250 employees | € 2,875 plus VAT |
| Research and scientific establishments | according to the decision of the executive board |
| Other | according to the decision of the executive board |
* Valid from September 21, 2023