Research showcased by HSB at Maritime Week in Bremen's Research Mile: Innovative fishery practices on the Weser River and the construction of high-performance stretchers for enhanced efficiency
Maritime Week in Bremen Highlights Innovation, Research, and Culture
From September 13 to 21, Bremen's Weserpromenade will come alive with the Maritime Week, a celebration of maritime exploration, research, culture, and festivities. The event offers a rich combination of presentations, interactive programs, and public engagement events, culminating in a vibrant festivity at the Schlachte waterfront on the 21st.
During this week, participants ranging from maritime researchers, artists, exhibitors, and the general public will showcase their work and share insights into seafaring, maritime research, and Bremen's maritime lifestyle. Highlights of the event include exhibitions, lectures, interactive displays, races, and cultural celebrations that highlight the maritime tradition and future technology.
One of the key participants in the Maritime Week is the University of Bremen (UoB). The university will present its innovative rowing boats and introduce its "Shipbuilding and Maritime Technology" program during the Research Mile event at the Schlachte. Additionally, students and lecturers of the International Study Program "Technical and Applied Biology" (ISTAB) at UoB will showcase the underwater world of the Weser in a pavilion during the Maritime Week, offering visitors the opportunity to observe local fish species such as pike, perch, and eel in aquariums.
Another exciting innovation from UoB is the hydrogen-powered bicycle cargo trailer, the result of a student project in the International Study Program "Environmental Technology." This eco-friendly transportation solution is being presented during the Maritime Week, demonstrating the university's commitment to sustainable technology.
To raise awareness about invasive fish species, UoB will use posters and a Virtual Reality (VR) experience from the Composite Materials Lab at the Research Mile. Prof. Dr. Thomas Klefoth, a member of the university, has emphasized the importance of this issue, using the black goby as an example. Originally from the Black, Caspian, and Azov Seas and their tributaries, the black goby is increasingly found in the North and Baltic Seas and can spread to new regions as a stowaway in ship ballast water or on ship hulls.
The University of Bremen's Blue Science research cluster, which contributes to the development of maritime economy and technology while considering the marine environment, will also participate in the Maritime Week.
For more detailed programming for the Research Mile events on the 21st and 22nd, it is recommended to check official Bremen maritime or city event websites closer to the date or contact local organizers such as CityInitiative Bremen Werbung e.V. or WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH for precise schedules and participant lists.
- The University of Bremen (UoB), showcasing its commitment to both technology and health-and-wellness, will present a hydrogen-powered bicycle cargo trailer during the Maritime Week, an innovative solution for sustainable transportation.
- In addition to maritime research and technology, the Maritime Week at Bremen will include a focus on environmental-science with UoB's Composite Materials Lab, using posters and a Virtual Reality experience to raise awareness about invasive fish species such as the black goby.
