The „Verband für Schiffbau und Meerestechnik e. V.” (VSM) has set itself the task of securing the international competitiveness of the German shipbuilding industry. To this end, the VSM aims to bring the maritime industry together as one sector. Since 1984, the VSM represents the political and economic interests of more than 500 companies, service providers and organisations along the value chain in shipbuilding and marine technology. EAS Batteries is now also part of this network and will be presented as a new member of the VSM in the upcoming issue of "Schiffbau Industrie".