SMM 2026: 35-tonne propeller arrives in Hamburg

When the giant ship propeller takes its place in front of the Hamburg exhibition halls, there is no mistaking it: Here we go – it’s SMM time again. For many years, the propeller supplied by Mecklenburger Metallguss (MMG) has been a familiar sight at the world’s leading maritime industry event and has long since become one of its landmarks. On Thursday, 27 August, the maritime heavyweight will return to the exhibition grounds, providing a highly visible signal that SMM 2026 is about to begin. Just a few days later, from 1 to 4 September, the international maritime industry will gather in Hamburg.