为智能船舶立法，扶持国际海员：上海国际航运中心“软硬兼施”

Core Viewpoint - The construction of Shanghai as an international shipping center is transitioning from "basic completion" to "full completion," with a focus on enhancing both "hard power" and "soft power" in the global shipping landscape [2]. Group 1: Hard Power Developments - Shanghai maintains its leading position in the global shipping hub rankings, with the Xinhua-Baltic Index consistently ranked third in the world and container throughput being the highest globally for 15 consecutive years [2]. - The city is recognized as a strategic point for China's participation in global competition, emphasizing the acceleration of building five centers: international economy, finance, trade, shipping, and technology innovation [2]. Group 2: Smart Shipping Legislation - The legislative conditions for smart shipping are deemed mature and feasible, with a pressing need for legal frameworks to support the development of smart vessels, which are crucial for China's competitive position in the international shipping system [4][5]. - By 2027, the smart shipping market in China is projected to reach 73.6 billion yuan, while the global market could reach 944.3 billion yuan, highlighting the urgency for legislative action [4]. - Shanghai's Pudong New Area is positioned to pioneer local legislation in smart shipping, which could provide a model for national legal frameworks and enhance China's influence in international shipping governance [5][6]. Group 3: Soft Power Enhancements - The enhancement of "soft power" is essential for the continued development of Shanghai as an international shipping center, with a focus on attracting and retaining international maritime talent [9]. - Current challenges include a mismatch in the quantity and quality of Chinese seafarers relative to the shipping industry's needs, necessitating policies to improve the attractiveness of maritime careers [9][10]. - Proposed measures include optimizing social security policies for international seafarers and recognizing the role of electronic and electrical engineers in smart shipping operations to attract high-quality talent [10][12]. Group 4: Talent Policies - In 2025, Shanghai introduced significant talent policies aimed at attracting shipping professionals, including provisions for high-level maritime talent to facilitate residency [11]. - The existing policies primarily cover senior positions in maritime operations, but there is a need to expand these to include emerging roles critical to smart shipping [12].