According to the program, Hai Phong aims to strive to become a training, research and development center for marine science and technology equivalent to leading regions in Southeast Asia by 2030; striving to become a leading marine science center in the country by 2045, with a leading role in the Asia-Pacific region.
To realize this vision, the city has set specific quantitative targets until 2030. In which, the number of city-level S&T research tasks in the marine field must account for 30% of the total number of tasks. Correspondingly, the budget expenditure for this activity also accounts for 30%. The city aims to form at least one key marine laboratory and a marine biotechnology center, along with a synchronous marine digital database; at least 60% of city-level S&T results are practically applied after 12 months of acceptance; forming a digital marine database of the city.
The program focuses on key contents such as research, application, and development of technology in marine industries and fields; innovation in the marine field; potential of marine S&T; domestic and international cooperation in marine S&T. The city will study marine space planning, green technology solutions and pollution treatment; focus on building models for forecasting sea level rise and ecosystem conservation solutions in Cat Ba, Bach Long Vy. Along with that, promote digitization, application of artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT in seaport management; research and development of the "Green Sea Transport Corridor" connecting Hai Phong with the world and deployment of electrification of seaport equipment.
The city develops high-class tourism products associated with heritage conservation. In which, applying digital technology to assess environmental load at beaches and attractions; making Hai Phong a center for producing aquatic breeds in the North. At the same time, researching high-value objects such as nine-hole abalone, sea cucumber and developing medicinal herbs from marine organisms. Units survey the potential of offshore wind power, wave and tidal energy; focusing on solutions to treat occupational diseases for sea and island workers and health care for coastal communities...
The City People's Committee assigned the Department of Science and Technology to preside over and coordinate with relevant departments, branches, and units to develop a plan to implement the Marine Science and Technology Program to 2030.
