SMM workshop: Making DC ships market-ready

From Demonstration to Deployment: Making DC Ships Market-Ready

Direct current is gaining momentum in the maritime sector. As shipping moves towards more efficient, flexible and low-emission vessel architectures, DC can play a key role in enabling the next generation of onboard power systems.

The ODCA is pleased to participate in the "Making DC Ships Market-Ready" workshop at SMM 2026 in Hamburg. Together with experts from across the maritime value chain, we will discuss many interesting topics:

• Where does DC create value today?
• What still prevents large-scale commercial adoption?
• What do different stakeholders need from each other to move forward?

Moving DC from promising pilot projects into widespread commercial deployment requires collaboration across industries, common standards and a shared vision for the future. We look forward to exchanging perspectives and exploring how we can accelerate the adoption of DC technologies in maritime applications.

Meet ODCA Members

• DEIF: Thomas W. Sorensen 
• Eaton & Chair of the Board of ODCA: Hartwig Stammberger
• ODCA: Kathrin Renner

Join the conversation in Hamburg and register here to be part of the discussion: SMM workshop: Making DC ships market-ready

The workshop is free and open to all participants at SMM.