Economic Architecture
Maritime Economy Wing
Seaborne trade accounts for 89.6% of global trade volume and 70.1% of trade value. This wing researches fiscal incentives, private merchant fleet ownership, shipbuilding, dry docking, and ship breaking at Gadani, positioning the nation as an international maritime services powerhouse.
Directorate: Maritime Economic Directorate & SIFC Blue DeskMandate: Sovereign & Commercial Maritime Research
Scope of Work & Practice Areas
- Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Maritime Legal Frameworks
- Ship Recycling Modernization: Gadani 112-Plot Industrial Upgrade
- Port Qasim, Karachi Port Trust, and Gwadar Port Synergy
- Marine Aquaculture, Offshore Hydrocarbons & Renewable Ocean Energy
- Ship Registration under the National Flag & Marine Insurance Ecosystem
Strategic Objectives
- Draft policy recommendations for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs to expand national merchant tonnage.
- Attract foreign joint-venture capital into Gadani green recycling plots.
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To request specialized research, whitepaper collaboration, or admiralty advisory regarding Blue Economy & Finance, contact our secretariat.
Submit Inquiry to Blue Economy & FinancePublished Research & Papers under this Wing
Peer-reviewed contributions authored by RCIMLP fellows and legal associates.
Sep 30, 2026
Special Investment Facilitation Council: The Legal Analysis Paving Way for Blue Economy in SIFC
A comprehensive legal dissection of how Pakistan’s SIFC legislative framework can catalyze investments in maritime cabotage, offshore gas exploration, and deep-sea port development.
By RCIMLP Executive BoardRead →