Policy Framework
Pakistan National Maritime Policy Framework
A strategic blueprint for Pakistan's blue economy, maritime security and governance — vision, institutional roles, port modernization and resource strategy.
Our Publications
Our Publications
Compiled policy frameworks, briefings and reference documents on Pakistan's maritime sector, available to download. Peer-reviewed research will appear here as it is produced.
Documents
Policy frameworks and briefings
A working library of compiled documents covering maritime policy, security, ports, the blue economy and seafarer regulation. Each item is available as a PDF.
Policy Text
National Security Policy 2022–2026 — Section VII: Economic Security
The section of the National Security Policy that places economic security and the blue economy at the centre of national security, including port modernization and EEZ utilization. Presentation edition.
Policy Briefing
Pakistan Maritime Policy & Directives 2022
A consolidated briefing on the active 2022 maritime frameworks: NSP maritime directives, the port and shipping restructuring reforms, and the hazardous-waste annexes.
Framework Overview
Pakistan Maritime Policy 2022 — Framework Components
The five core components of the 2022 maritime policy architecture: transshipment and ports, merchant shipping, fisheries and coastal tourism, EEZ resource exploration, and green shipping.
Reference Compilation
Pakistan Consolidated Maritime Framework
A compilation of merchant-marine, blue-economy, port-operational and naval-doctrine frameworks, with the responsible agency identified for each pillar.
Regulatory Framework
Government Policy for Seafarers & MR-SID Holders
Policy and operating framework for Machine-Readable Seafarer Identity Documents under ILO Convention C-185 — entitlements, verification, validity terms and seafarer protections.
Reference Directory
Official Source Repository — Maritime Policy & SID Frameworks
A verification matrix listing the official portals, statutory documents and international conventions behind Pakistan's maritime policy and seafarer frameworks.
Areas of coverage
Subjects future publications will address
- Maritime policy
- Blue economy
- Merchant navy and seafarers
- Ports and shipping
- Maritime security
- Maritime governance
- Regional maritime affairs
- Trade and logistics
- Marine sustainability
Formats
How research will be published
The Centre publishes in the formats used by research institutions, so that each output suits the question it addresses.
Research Papers
Full-length research addressing a defined question, with methodology, evidence and findings.
Policy Briefs
Short, decision-oriented documents setting out a problem, the evidence and recommended options.
Strategic Studies
Longer assessments of strategic developments and their implications for Pakistan's maritime interests.
Working Papers
Research in progress, published to invite comment and to make findings available early.
Maritime Reports
Sector reports and data compilations covering ports, shipping, fisheries and the maritime economy.
Commentary
Shorter analytical pieces responding to maritime developments as they arise.
Each publication will carry its author, publication date, research category, abstract, citation information and related research, with a downloadable PDF where available.
Research With PMRC
Commissioned research and institutional collaboration
PMRC welcomes enquiries from institutions seeking research, analysis and policy development support. The Centre works on defined questions — a sector assessment, a policy landscape review, an evidence review, a comparative study — and produces findings in a form suited to decision-makers.
What an engagement can involve
- Maritime sector assessments and policy landscape reviews
- Blue economy, merchant navy and ports research
- Maritime trade and strategic assessments
- Regulatory and policy research, and comparative studies
- Stakeholder mapping and evidence reviews
- Research reports, policy briefs and framework development support