Maritime Industries
The maritime industries are pertinent to these multiple desks e.g. Environmental, Shipping, Fishing, Maritime Tourism, etc., and have been developed in NIMA to carry out dedicated research to facilitate the development of new maritime policies. NIMA seeks to support coastal communities, stimulate innovation in the maritime industries, and advance national economic development through advocacy and research. The noteworthy initiatives of NIMA, which balance economic gains with the preservation of marine biodiversity, are in line with the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). NIMA aims to establish itself as a major force in the international maritime industry by promoting and developing policies that foster a prosperous and sustainable blue economy.
NIMA has identified / established eight research desks to cover the ambit of Maritime Industries. These desks include:
- Innovation & Technology
- Renewable Energy
- Maritime Industry
- Marine Resources and Ecosystem (Coastal)
- Maritime Resources and Ecosystem (ABNJ, BBNJ)
- Marine Resources and Ecosystem (EEZ / Continental Shelf)
- Hydrography & Survey
- Study of Polar Region