The tradition of Shanghai Maritime University adopting naval uniforms originated from Wusong Merchant Marine College. As early as 19 1 1 Ministry of Posts and Communications, the second article of the candidates' notice clearly stipulates: "All students in this school must cut off their braids and wear uniforms." This was a very bold move at that time. As can be seen from the old photos of the naval academy, they are all wearing white hats and navy uniforms, lined up neatly, and the long team is dignified and solemn, saluting and reporting, very spirited, like a regular army.

Because the major settings of Maritime University are maritime major and onshore major, there are also differences in the dress of standard school uniforms.

The list of standard uniforms for maritime majors includes:

1 set of seamen's hats and badges, 2 pairs of epaulettes (changed annually according to the grade, which are divided into marine and navigation), 1 belt, 2 sets of sportswear, 1 set of military training sweatshirts, 2 pairs of leather shoes, 2 sets of spring and autumn clothes, 2 sets of winter clothes, 1 set of schoolbags, etc.

The school honor guard clothing list includes:

The new protocol uniform of the guard of honor is white, which is divided into hat brim flower, anchor black epaulettes, gold tie, braid, belt, SMU guard of honor armband, protocol saber and white leather shoes from top to bottom.

The list of professional uniforms on land includes:

1 set of seamen's hats and badges, 1 epaulettes, 1 set of white school uniforms.