This chapter outlines future research directions and development trends for electrified shipboard microgrids, building on the book’s exploration of state estimation, power management, and stability control. Key prospects include two core areas: multi-energy integrated systems and advanced grid-forming technologies. For multi-energy integration, future shipboard microgrids will feature coupled electricity, thermal, and gas flows, leveraging waste heat recovery and ship-seaport energy collaboration to enhance overall efficiency. Additionally, exploring the flexibility of electric propulsion systems—utilizing ship inertia to buffer pulse loads—will improve microgrid resilience. Regarding grid-forming technologies, the chapter emphasizes the need for active voltage support capabilities, defined by indices such as voltage change rate and recovery time, to address power mismatches. Future grid-forming converters should integrate virtual inertia emulation and dynamic power compensation, considering battery state coupling characteristics to ensure stability and economic operation. This roadmap provides a foundation for advancing the reliability, efficiency, and adaptability of shipboard microgrids in harsh marine environments.