Core Insights - The Shanghai Municipal Government has released the "Shanghai Marine Industry Development Plan (2026-2035)", aiming for significant growth in marine industries and enhanced innovation capabilities by 2030, with a comprehensive marine industry system established by 2035 [1] Group 1: Marine Industry Development - By 2030, Shanghai aims to see steady growth in major marine industries, with a focus on self-innovation in marine technology and the cultivation of new productive forces [1] - The plan outlines a "3+5+X" marine industry system and a spatial layout characterized by "two cores leading, one belt linking, one corridor radiating, and multi-point support" [1] - The plan emphasizes the importance of policies that encourage the development and innovation of the marine economy, with emerging industries like offshore wind power and marine biomedicine driving structural optimization [1][7] Group 2: Key Industry Focus Areas - In the shipbuilding and offshore engineering sector, the plan calls for accelerated development of high-tech vessels such as large LNG carriers and cruise ships, as well as a robust system for high-end marine equipment [2] - The marine renewable energy sector will focus on the development of offshore wind turbines and photovoltaic technologies, promoting diverse and integrated development of marine renewable energy [2] - Future marine industries will include deep-sea resource industries and innovative sectors, with an emphasis on deep-sea oil and gas development and marine nuclear power vessels [2][3] Group 3: Strategic Tasks and Infrastructure - The plan outlines five strategic areas: building high-energy clusters, leading with high-efficiency innovation, ensuring high-quality infrastructure, advancing digital intelligence, and fostering high-level cooperation [3][4] - To create a world-class shipbuilding and offshore equipment industry cluster, the plan encourages the cultivation of globally leading marine groups and innovation across the entire industry chain [3] - The development of a modern shipping service system includes building international hub ports and enhancing shipping insurance capabilities, alongside establishing a green fuel supply center for shipping [4] Group 4: New Productive Forces in Marine Economy - The "China Marine Economic Development Report 2025" indicates that the national marine production value reached 10.5 trillion yuan, reflecting continuous expansion of the marine economy [6] - The report highlights that cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Qingdao are enhancing their international competitiveness in marine sectors, while others are focusing on specialized marine development [6] - The marine economy is identified as a key area for cultivating new productive forces, with sectors like offshore wind power and marine biomedicine leading the way in structural optimization and traditional industry upgrades [7]