According to the query of China Science and Education Evaluation Network, Dalian Maritime University is a key university under the national "2 1 1 project" and also a key university jointly established by the Ministry of Transport and Liaoning Province. Recognized by the International Maritime Organization as one of the few maritime colleges with "international reputation" in the world, it is known as "the cradle of navigators". Although Dalian Maritime University is not listed as a "985 Project" university, it is a key construction university in the "985 Project Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform", which shows that it has reached or approached the level of the "985 Project" university in some disciplines. Dalian Maritime University, referred to as "Dalian Maritime University", is located in Dalian, Liaoning Province. It is a national first-class construction university, 2 1 1 engineering university, and a national famous maritime college. Known as the cradle of navigators, it is recognized by the International Maritime Organization as one of the few maritime institutions with "international reputation" in the world.