A brief introduction is provided below for reference.

 

The global maritime industry is currently undergoing a profound transformation driven by decarbonization, digitalization, and inclusive development. In response to IMO Resolution A.1205(34) on the Capacity-Development Strategy, adopted at the 34th IMO Assembly in 2025, and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, CHINA MSA and GSTKIC launched the Global Sustainable Maritime Innovation Cooperation Framework at the 2025 Sustainable Maritime Innovation Workshop in October 2025. The Framework aims to enhance capacity-building services, foster multi-stakeholder partnerships, and strengthen the maritime innovation capabilities of developing countries, with a particular focus on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

To translate the Framework’s vision into tangible action, two core knowledge products, namely, the Maritime Innovation Good Practices and the Maritime Innovation Brief, will be developed and launched at the 2026 Sustainable Maritime Innovation Workshop in October 2026. These two knowledge products are designed as practical, forward-looking tools to support global capacity-building for sustainable maritime development. By integrating international experience, cutting-edge insights, and successful models from around the world, they will provide replicable innovative ideas and implementation cases for all countries, especially developing nations.

 

 

A comprehensive compilation of successful and replicable sustainable innovations, experiences, and models from across the global maritime sector. It covers four key domains: ship technology and operations, port technology and management, maritime logistics and connectivity, and policy and mechanism innovation. This publication serves as a practical reference for countries seeking innovative ideas and strategies for implementing sustainable maritime projects, with a special focus on addressing the development needs of developing countries. More details could be found in the concept note for Maritime Innovation Good Practice in the attachments.

 

 

It analyzes emerging Science and Technology Innovation trends across the entire maritime transport value chain, including ship and port technology, maritime logistics, and cutting-edge equipment, systems, and operational innovations. It meets the global demand for forward-looking, comprehensive intelligence. Each brief provides overviews of emerging technologies, case studies, technology road-maps, tailored insights for developing countries, and actionable recommendations. It can offer strategic, practical guidance to help policymakers, industry leaders, and capacity-building institutions align their strategies with global maritime innovation trends. More details could be found in the concept note for Maritime Innovation Brief in the attachments.

In light of the features of the two knowledge products, the Maritime Innovation Good Practices (with the template in the attachments) should be recommended from an organizational perspective, while the Maritime Innovation Brief may be provided from either an organizational or personal perspective.  

For inquiries, please contact:

Ms. Song Huanhuan Email: gjc@msa.gov.cn 

Ms. Jin Xin Email: xin_JIN@gstikc.org.cn

Stakeholders dedicated to international maritime innovation cooperation, good practice exchange and global sustainable maritime development are invited to contribute to the Knowledge Products of the initiative. Valuable contributions and collaboration will greatly advance the work of the Global Sustainable Maritime Innovation Cooperation Framework.

Annex I: Concept Note for Maritime Innovation Good Practices 

Annex II: Concept Note for Maritime Innovation Brief 

Annex III: Guidance Note and Template for Maritime Innovation Good Practice