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The Motorship 47th Propulsion and Future Fuels Conference, 8 to 10 December 2026 in Hamburg, with IBIA as supporting association

Supported Event – Motorship Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference 2026

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Propulsion & Future Fuels, held in Hamburg, Germany from 8-10 December 2026, is the longest-running technical conference in the shipping sector, providing senior executives with a meeting place to learn, discuss, and share knowledge of the latest developments in efficient propulsion technology and low flashpoint, low carbon fuels. 

Why attend?

The Motorship Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference is a must attend event for industry stakeholders in the following sectors:

  • Classification Societies
  • Education/Research/Training
  • Equipment Manufacturers
  • Equipment and Service Suppliers
  • Fuels, Energy, and Lubricants
  • Government Agencies, Industry Bodies or Associations
  • Naval Architects and Ship Designers
  • Propulsion & Engine Systems – Design, Build, Supply, and Repair
  • Ship Owners and Managers

Hamburg is the location due to its strong presence in the global shipping sector. The city boasts some of the best transport links of any European destination and sits at the heart of a robust German shipping market. Germany has the sixth largest merchant fleet in the world, with 295 shipping companies representing more than 1,900 vessels. The 89 shipping companies based in Hamburg, representing 61% of Germany’s gross tonnage, provide Propulsion & Future Fuels with a solid industry foundation.

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