On October 14 2022, we took part in the Maritime Economy Forum in the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park in Gdynia. During this event, the challenges and opportunities of the maritime economy sector in the new geopolitical environment were discussed. The organizers of the 21st Maritime Economy Forum invited entrepreneurs, experts from the maritime industry, local government officials, economists and representatives of the world of science to enable them to conduct industry discussions relevant to the region and Poland.