Since the concept of a ‘1000 Ship Navy’ was first proposed at the International Seapower Symposium in Newport, RI in November 2005, leaders of the world’s navies have met in various forums to think about how to promote a Global Partnership that provides for our common safety and security on the high seas. Rear Admiral Michael J. Browne reviews the concept of Global Maritime Partnerships and suggests that certain practices—in particular, how we build our ships and ship systems—will enable our collective ability to achieve the vision of global maritime security.