The competence network marine technology Schleswig-Holstein consolidates the regional know-how and resources of companies, scientific institutions as well as organizations for business and technologic development in the area of marine technology in Schleswig-Holstein. Marine technology is an important area of the maritime economy and covers a broad range of products, services and research projects in aquaculture, hydrography, offshore wind energy, oceanography/ocean technology, maritime environmental protection, coastal engineering/integrated coastal zone management, as well as offshore and underwater technology. The particular skills of the network lie in its internationally recognized resources and capabilities in science and research as well as a broad palette of innovative and marine technology products and services sold worldwide, which are offered by small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large corporations.

The goal of the network is to link existing resources in a better and more permanent manner. In its approach to government, society and the public, the network's seeks to reveal the opportunities and perspectives for marine technology and the maritime economy as an industry with high technological potential. It aims at demonstrating that the economic significance of this potential is comparable to that of the aerospace industry. It is additionally intended that collaborative marine technical projects be conceptualized and realized through the involvement of a larger number of network partners.