2. How did you end up in the maritime sector?

Even during my time in the Ministry, where I was responsible for the German Meteorological Service, I always sought out close contact with authorities such as the Federal Institute of Hydrology, the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) and most of all the BSH and increased the cooperation in the fields longterm surveillance systems, climate change and environmental protection. Adopting the role as head of the department “Maritime Transport” was much more application-oriented and therefore a real challenge. I was in considerably closer contact with customer groups having to work with rules and regulations, e.g. regarding environmental protection, as well as to associations representing economy, technology, maritime professions and environment protection.

It fascinates me to work on good rules and regulations for security and environmental protection and contribute to their implementation – even though I attach just as much importance to keeping economic progress possible.