Around the world, there are regions where maritime isn’t just an industry - it’s the lifeblood of economic activity, innovation, and identity. They are fuelled by ports and maritime businesses and organisations across the breadth of the maritime sector.  Yet these regions often miss opportunities to learn from one another, collaborate on shared challenges, and elevate their global influence.

Global MRN is designed to change that. Inspired by successful regional models, GMRN aims to bring together maritime-promoting bodies from industrial regions across the globe.

Global MRN exists to celebrate the full breadth of the maritime sector. Whether your region is known for ports, shipping, energy, defence, logistics, tech, advanced manufacturing, research, or training, this network offers a shared platform for visibility, connection, and collaboration.

As a collaborator, you’ll help shape a network that:

• Offers a trusted point of contact in each region

• Facilitates direct contact between regional maritime bodies

• Enables knowledge sharing

• Opens doors to collaboration

• Supports maritime businesses by creating opportunities to trade, bid for contracts, and work across regions.