Meet us at SMM 2026
Visit CIMAC and VDMA Engines and Systems as well as VDMA Marine Equipment and Systems at the VDMA/CIMAC booth (Hall A1, Booth A1.520) during SMM 2026 in Hamburg. At the stand, experts from the .. more
CIMAC to establish WG 23 on Drives
As electrical propulsion and hybrid drive systems continue to gain importance in the maritime industry, the need for coordinated technical expertise and industry dialogue is becoming increasingly .. more
Strengthening CIMAC's Network in Italy
CIMAC recently brought together representatives of the Italian maritime and energy technology community for a networking meeting in Bari, kindly hosted by Isotta Fraschini Motori.
The event .. more
CIMAC Digitalization Strategy Group met in Helsinki
The CIMAC Digitalization Strategy Group (DStG) brings together experts from engine manufacturers, component suppliers, engineering companies, classification societies, system integration providers .. more
CIMAC CASCADES 2026 in Okayama, Japan
CIMAC and its Japanese National Member Association JICEF are announcing the 16th CIMAC CASCADES event, taking place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 in Okayama, Japan.The event will bring together .. more
Take the Stage at SMM 2026 – CIMAC Speakers’ Corner
Do you have an innovation, a new solution, or a topic the maritime industry should hear about? At the CIMAC booth, located directly at the main entrance of Hall A1, we are offering CIMAC Working .. more
CIMAC Circle: Empowering human and digital crew member interaction
As maritime operations become increasingly complex, experts from industry and classification societies are highlighting a critical shift: The future of shipping will depend not only on digital .. more
CIMAC Town Hall on MSC 111
Join the upcoming CIMAC Town Hall on Thursday, 28 May at 1pm CEST to hear key insights and outcomes from the 111th session of the International Maritime Organization Maritime Safety Committee (MSC .. more
MEPC 84: Progress made, but no agreement reached
As an NGO at the International Maritime Organization, CIMAC’s role is to contribute practical and technical solutions in support of the IMO processes, respecting any direction ultimately .. more
Change in the CIMAC Board: welcome Petar, thank you Daniel
At the recent CIMAC Board & Council meeting, kindly hosted by Woodward and CIMAC president Rick Boom, an important personnel change was announced: Daniel Chatterjee (Rolls-Royce Solutions) .. more
All four seasons in one week – CIMAC B&C meeting
The joint meeting of the CIMAC Board, Council and the U.S. member association was a first of its kind, and a great success. It provided an excellent platform for exchange and collaboration, with .. more
CIMAC Townhall on MEPC 84
The 84th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84), taking place in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026, provides important orientation for the future of climate action in .. more
32nd CIMAC Congress: preparations are underway
Although there is still some time to go before the 32nd CIMAC Congress, the global event for power, drives and propulsion, opens its doors in the Benelux region, preparations are already well .. more
Industry bodies ask IACS to harmonize propulsion control changeover rules
CIMAC, One Sea, the Nautical Institute and INTERCARGO have jointly called on the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to issue a unified interpretation of class rules .. more
CIMAC Town Hall: IMO FAL 50: Key outcomes for maritime digital transformation
Townhall on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CETThis session will present the key outcomes of the 50th session of the Facilitation Committee (FAL 50) of the International Maritime .. more
New guideline “Alternative fuels for stationary and marine 4-stroke engines“
CIMAC Working Group 17 (Gas Engines), led by Ingo Wilke and Mirko Lepel, has just released a new guideline “Alternative fuels for stationary and marine 4-stroke engines“. It provides .. more
CIMAC Town Hall: Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
Townhall on Friday, Mar 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CETDuring this session, the latest developments in Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) will be presented, linking practical industry .. more
Call for Papers for the 16th CIMAC CASCADES
The 16th edition of CIMAC CASCADES will take place in Okayama Convention Centre, Okayama City, Japan on 10 November 2026, bringing together young engineers to discuss key challenges and innovations .. more
CIMAC Strategy Group on Greenhouse Gas restarted
The CIMAC Strategy Group on Greenhouse Gas has been restarted and has officially resumed its work with a successful kick-off meeting.
The meeting focused on establishing a shared strategic .. more
CIMAC Town Hall: Understanding the IMO and CIMAC’s Role
Attend the upcoming CIMAC Town Hall meeting on January 30 from 1pm-2pm (CET) on Understanding the IMO and CIMAC’s Role! During this session, we will provide an overview of the International .. more
CIMAC becomes Associate Member of INTERCARGO
Good news from London: CIMAC has been accepted as associate (reciprocal) member of INTERCARGO.
INTERCARGO is the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners. The association has 180 .. more
CIMAC WG 20 publishes new paper
CIMAC Working Group 20 Hybrid Systems has just published a new paper: “Defining Hybrid Systems for the Maritime Industry”. This paper introduces a unified definition of hybrid systems, .. more
CIMAC Townhall Calendar
CIMAC Town Hall sessions will continue in 2026, building on the successful discussions held in 2025. These sessions remain an important platform for dialogue. Please find the exact dates, along .. more
CIMAC and Marine Battery Forum publish joint paper
The Marine Battery Forum and CIMAC have jointly unveiled a new paper titled “Environment for the Use of Batteries in Deep-Sea Shipping.” This publication provides an in-depth analysis .. more
CIMAC Circle at Marintec China 2025
Ammonia Engines Ready for Market – But Is the World Ready for Ammonia?
CIMAC Cirle on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:30 – 12:00, Forum Area, Marintec Innovation – Energytec (Hall .. more