SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology) is a leading trade fair for the maritime industry, attracting over 2,200 exhibitors and around 48,000 trade visitors.

The ship acoustics and offshore acoustics division of Müller-BBM Industry Solutions GmbH deals with various issues of sound propagation on ships and at sea. Central aspects are sound and vibration protection for comfort and occupational safety on board as well as the protection of the marine environment from noise.