Estonian Maritime Academy

TalTech is organizing the maritime sector hackathon MarineHäkk for the fifth time!

📅 Date: October 10, 2025, from 09:00 to 21:00
📍 Location: TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy, Mechanics Building, Kopli 101, Tallinn

This year’s MarineHäkk will focus on ship retrofitting – a timely and rapidly evolving field that plays a vital role in enhancing the sustainability and competitiveness of the maritime sector.

What is retrofitting?

Ship retrofitting refers to the upgrading, modification, or reconfiguration of existing vessels to:

• reduce fuel consumption,

• extend operational life,

• meet new regulatory requirements,

• adopt alternative fuels,

• improve reliability and safety,

• or implement modern digital solutions.

This process is comparable to renovating old buildings – breathing new life into the existing and making it future-proof.

MarineHäkk: 12 Hours of Innovation

MarineHäkk brings together participants from diverse backgrounds – students, TalTech staff, maritime professionals, and enthusiasts – to collaborate intensively over 12 hours and take the first steps toward developing a new product or service.

The hackathon emphasizes teamwork, practical creativity, and early-stage innovation. Previous MarineHäkk projects have led to real-world implementation, such as TrimSense – a digital solution for optimizing vessel trim.

€25 Million in Support for Retrofitting

The Estonian state has launched a €25 million support scheme for ship retrofitting, offering a unique opportunity for innovation and pilot projects right here in Estonia. Read more: eis.ee/retrofit-hub

Join Us and Shape the Future of Maritime Innovation!

MarineHäkk 2025 is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers, experience an intense development sprint, and contribute to a more sustainable maritime sector.