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title: "Driving Innovation in Offshore Munitions Clearance: north.io co-hosts KMCW25"
description: Kiel Munition Clearance Week will unite experts to develop sustainable solutions for marine safety and offshore infrastructure protection.
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# Driving Innovation in Offshore Munitions Clearance: north.io co-hosts KMCW25
[Krueger & Neumann](https://news.north.io/en/author/krueger-neumann) Dec 13, 2024
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Kiel, Germany. “*At north.io, we are committed to leveraging technology to tackle pressing maritime challenges*”, says Jann Wendt (north.io CEO and initiator of the Kiel Munition Clearance Week (KMCW).
> “*As the driving force behind the [first KMCW](https://munitionclearanceweek.org/playback/) in 2021, we recognise the importance of bringing together all stakeholders – from researchers, digitalisation experts and policymakers to executives from industry, authorities and navies – to develop practical, forward-looking solutions for dealing with munitions waste in the sea,"* he emphasises.
The Ministry of the Environment of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein is hosting the KMCW25 in cooperation with the Kiel-based cloud-geodata specialist north.io.
> “*We invite all relevant stakeholders to join us in tackling the challenges of old ammunition and become part of the solution. Schleswig-Holstein is taking on a pioneering role here internationally - technologically and strategically*,”
says Tobias Goldschmidt, Minister of the Environment of Schleswig-Holstein, in the official press release from December 12.
In 2025, the Kiel Munition Clearance Week 2025 (KMCW25) will focus on the technological innovations that are transforming the munitions clearance sector and will demonstrate solutions across the entire value chain. For the first time, the progress of the pilot recovery in the Bay of Lübeck and the development of a mobile disposal system will be presented. By combining digital expertise with international collaboration, north.io continues to enable safer and more sustainable seas.
**Retrospective and key messages of the 1. Kiel Munition Clearance Week in 2021**
##### Highlights of KMCW25
- Keynotes from global leaders in research, policy, and industry
- Expert panels and tech sessions, focusing on current developments and long-term strategies
- Lessons learned from Germany’s groundbreaking pilot programme in the Baltic Sea
- Networking opportunities
- A technology exhibition, showcasing the solutions in detection and clearance
- Public outreach event, raising awareness about the risks and importance of ammunition clearance
##### **A Dual Focus: Protecting the Environment and Maritime Infrastructure**
While the primary goal of munition clearance is to safeguard marine ecosystems, the work also intersects with securing critical maritime infrastructure, including offshore wind farms, pipelines, and communication cables. The KMCW25 will explore how technologies developed for ammunition clearance can also support the safety and resilience of these essential systems.
##### **Join us for KMCW25 - Shaping the Future**
Whether you are a researcher, industry expert, government official, Navy specialist, policy maker or environmentalist, the KMCW25 is your opportunity to
- **Learn** about the latest innovations and strategies in munition clearance
- **Connect** with international experts and stakeholders
- **Contribute** to creating safer and more sustainable seas
We look forward to welcoming you to Kiel in June 2025, the “epicenter” of munition clearance innovation, as we work together to solve one of the most pressing challenges facing our oceans.
Registration for the KMCW25 will open in January 2025 and will be announced.
In the meantime you can review the past KMCW at [www.munitionclearanceweek.org/playback](http://www.munitionclearanceweek.org/)
For sponsoring opportunities and further information contact:[communications@munitionclearanceweek.org](mailto:communications@munitionclearanceweek.org)
### **Press Contact:**
Dr. Adrian J Neumann / [presse@north.io /](mailto:presse@north.io) [+49 431 363054-10](tel:+49%20431%20363054-10)
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