Abstract: To enhance the cognitive capabilities of waterborne transportation systems for intelligent ship navigation, this study first reviews the development of electronic map systems designed for the new generation of shipping systems and summarizes the technical requirements for future map functionalities in waterborne transportation. Subsequently, the Paninformation-based Navigation Scenario Map（PNSM） is proposed as a core component of the " Navigation Brain System".The elements, characteristics, and conceptual foundations of the PNSM are analyzed, with emphasis placed on its capabilities in object-oriented modeling and computer-cognitive representation of navigational environment data. Key technologies underpinning the PNSM are further discussed, including spatiotemporal object modeling of scenario elements, hierarchical organization of all elements, dynamic association among objects, adaptive cross-domain computing for scenario data, cognitive modeling of scenario semantics, intelligent information services, and multi-dimensional dynamic visualization of the scenario map. The application process and practical effectiveness of the PNSM are illustrated using data from the Intelligent Shipping Project in the Water Network Areas of Zhejiang Province, China. Research results demonstrate that the PNSM can effectively integrate, organize, correlate, and visualize water traffic data, enabling comprehensive cognitive representation of all elements within the waterborne transportation system and their interrelationships. It provides essential technical support for the advancement of next-generation shipping systems, including intelligent navigation technologies and standardized frameworks.