Located in Kaohsiung’s Xingda Harbor, MTIC was established to support Taiwan’s energy transition policies. The center hosts three key centers:

• Maritime Technology Development Division (MTD)
• Offshore Engineering Center (OEC)
• Maritime Talent Competence Division (MTC)

MTIC plays a pivotal role in developing offshore wind talent, promoting localization of high-level expertise, and creating regional employment opportunities. By strengthening Taiwan’s independent R&D capabilities in marine technology, MTIC drives industrial transformation, foster cluster development, and enhance the value chain. Through collaboration with industry, academia, and research institutions, MTIC accelerates offshore wind innovation and positions Kaohsiung as a leading hub for talent training and technology development in the Asia-Pacific region.

The MTD serves as an incubation hub for Taiwan’s indigenous marine technology, and is positioned as a dynamic platform that integrates innovation and industrialization. Our vision is to establish MTD as a leading force in marine technology research and development.

Through a dual strategy of “Incubation” and “Activation”, we pursue a phased approach: in the short term, advancing underwater operation and maintenance (O&M) technologies for offshore engineering technologies; in the mid term, expanding into offshore construction technologies; and in the long term, pioneering deep-sea floating wind power solutions.

At the same time, we actively revitalize local industries by upgrading aquaculture processing technologies, introducing high-value bio-extraction applications, and investing in the research and development of cage aquaculture systems. These efforts foster synergy between marine technology and regional economic growth, driving sustainable development and industrial transformation.

The OEC is a key platform for driving marine technology innovation and industrial development, focusing on the research and practical application of maritime engineering solutions. Equipped with a high-fidelity marine environment testing facility featuring wind, wave, and current simulation systems, the OEC supports model testing, system monitoring, and design verification to enhance technology readiness and engineering reliability.

Looking ahead, the OEC is committed to advancing marine engineering innovation and supporting Taiwan’s energy transition. Our goal is to become a critical base for R&D and technology validation, positioning Taiwan as a central hub for international maritime technology.

The MTC aspires to become Asia’s premier center for marine technology talent, serving as a specialized platform for safety and operational training in the marine sector. Our mission is to establish MTC as the leading institution for talent development in Asia.  In the short term, we focus on cultivating domestic professionals for offshore wind power; in the mid term, we expand our programs to serve the broader Asia-Pacific offshore wind workforce; and in the long term, we extend our expertise to other marine technology fields, continuously delivering highly skilled talent to drive sustainable growth in the marine industry.