NEW NATIONAL MARITIME POLICY AIMS TO UNLOCK INVESTMENTS

The new National Maritime Policy (PMN), established by Decree 12.481/2025, aims to modernize Brazil’s maritime and inland waterway governance, promoting investment, legal certainty, and sustainable development. It enhances coordination between government, private sector, and civil society, and serves as a strategic guide for integrating regulations from agencies like Antaq, the Navy, and Ibama. Though not immediately enforceable, the PMN influences future regulations on vessel registration, modal integration, shipbuilding, and environmental protection. Experts view it as a step toward balancing economic growth, sovereignty, and sustainability, emphasizing the “Blue Amazon” and “Blue Economy” concepts. While progress is recognized compared to the 1994 policy, effective implementation remains a challenge due to fragmented regulatory governance. The Navy-led working group behind the PMN stresses cooperation in the South Atlantic for security and sustainable development. Success will depend on joint efforts from federal, state, and private actors to ensure consistent rules and encourage investment.
Source: Nova Cana