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Maritime Matters

Maritime Matters

Written by: German Maritime Centre
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 This podcast for the maritime industry brings the German perspective to the world and global insights to Germany. The host is Matthias Catón, the Managing Director of the German Maritime Centre. He interviews a wide variety of guests who provide interesting new perspectives, covering shipbuilding and suppliers, shipping, port operations, logistics and offshore business. The podcast is geared towards business professionals in Germany and abroad and to those who want to learn more about the industry. We publish new episodes every second Tuesday of the month. Maritime Matters is available on all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Pandora.German Maritime Centre Economics Science
Episodes
  • UN Ocean Decade Midway Review and the Impact of the BBNJ Treaty

    UN Ocean Decade Midway Review and the Impact of the BBNJ Treaty
    Jan 8 2026
    In this episode of Maritime Matters, host Dr Matthias Catón, Managing Director of the German Maritime Centre, is joined by Vidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission at UNESCO. Drawing on his extensive experience in international ocean governance, including previous roles in the Norwegian government and the Nobel Foundation, Vidar Helgesen shares insights into global efforts to deepen our understanding of the ocean and protect its vital resources. The conversation covers the mission and achievements of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, the UN Ocean Decade and its key milestones, and the emerging importance of the private sector in data sharing. The episode also delves into the new BBNJ treaty governing biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction and explores how innovation, regulation, and collaboration are shaping the future of the blue economy.
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    41 mins
  • Research-Industry Collaboration in Ocean Protection

    Research-Industry Collaboration in Ocean Protection
    Dec 11 2025
    In this episode of Maritime Matters, host Dr Matthias Catón, Managing Director of the German Maritime Centre, is joined by Dr Joachim Harms, Chairman of the Board at the German Marine Research Alliance (Deutsche Allianz Meeresforschung – DAM). Together, they explore why robust cooperation between marine research and the maritime industry is key to protecting our oceans in an era of rapid industrialisation and climate change. Joachim Harms draws on a distinguished career in marine biology and science policy to discuss the Alliance’s “mission-style” approach, bringing together researchers, industry, authorities, and civil society. This episode sheds light on DAM’s priority projects, the importance of including local communities, new tools for monitoring and innovation, and how German marine research is contributing to sustainable ocean use amid growing pressures.
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    32 mins
  • Coastal Shipping in India

    Coastal Shipping in India
    Nov 13 2025
    In this episode of Maritime Matters, host Dr Matthias Catón, Managing Director of the German Maritime Centre, is joined by Captain Vikas Vij, Director and Treasurer of the Indian Maritime Centre, and Mr Ravi Kumar Moka, Ship Surveyor and Deputy Director General at the Directorate General of Shipping. Together, they take a deep dive into the transformation underway across India’s coastal shipping sector, examining the government’s ambitious targets, public and private collaboration, and prospects for international engagement. Captain Vij and Mr Moka provide expert perspectives on the evolving Indian logistics network, regulatory reforms, shipbuilding aspirations, and where knowledge and investment partnerships are most needed as India looks to expand its maritime footprint.
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    41 mins
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