Leading the "Safe Automation Maritime Systems" department at the German Aerospace Center, my team and I are pioneering the development of trustworthy automation for maritime and inland water transport. Our work at DLR, particularly with the eMIR test-bed, is in advancing the validation and verification processes for highly automated vessels. This commitment to safety and sustainability is evident in the systems we engineer, ensuring seamless transport on waterways and in German territorial waters.As a Co-Founder of Marivation GmbH, my focus lies in the application-oriented research that bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical, industry-ready solutions. With expertise in Systems Engineering honed from my tenure at DLR, I advocate for standardization and actively contribute to committee work that shapes the future of autonomous maritime systems. Our goal is to foster a safe, efficient, and automated maritime future, propelled by cutting-edge research and collaboration.