New Intl Smart Shipping Alliance launched in Shanghai

The International Smart Shipping Alliance (ISSA) has been officially established in Shanghai, with an initial membership of nine. The Shanghai Marine Equipment Research Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corp Ltd (CSSC) is the only ship research institute among the founding members, highlighting the growing influence of China's ship research capabilities.

The alliance was jointly initiated by Shanghai Maritime University and the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), with its secretariat based at Shanghai Maritime University.

The ISSA is a non-profit international industry alliance that brings together industry participants across the entire industrial chain, including technology, ships, regulations, operations and applications.

Guided by the principles of safety, compliance, openness, collaboration and sustainability, the ISSA was established as the global shipping industry increasingly integrates intelligent technologies.

An action plan on intelligent shipping was jointly issued by four Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Transport, targeting more than five trial shipping routes, over 10 typical application scenarios and more than 100 intelligent ships by 2030.