On November 15, 2024, the World Maritime Equipment Conference 2024 opened at the Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center of FujianProvince. Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography

　　On November 15, the World Maritime Equipment Conference 2024 officially opened inFuzhouCity, Fujian Province.The Conference spans four days under the theme of “Carrying the Dreams of Humanity to New Horizons”.It features one keynote session and 11 seminars, bringing together renowned experts, scholars, and representatives from industry organizations in the maritime equipment field for in-depth exchanges. Concurrently, the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024 is being held, with 15 indoor exhibition areas and one outdoor exhibition area, attracting approximately 750 companies from 27 countries and regions worldwide.

　　This is a marine crane photographed on November 15 at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024.Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography

　　This is a ship dam-cleaning robot photographed on November 15 at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024.Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography

　　This is apiece ofmarine technology equipment purchased by foreign guests photographed on November 15 at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024. Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography

　　On November 15, foreign guests purchased marine technology equipment at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024. Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography

　　On November 15, guests visited the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024. Xinhua News Agency Reporter: Zhou Yi/Photography

　　This is a manta ray-likeintelligent underwater vehicle photographed on November 15 at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024. Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography

　　This is a biomimetic robotic fish photographed on November 15 at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024. Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography

　　This is an underwater intelligent equipment photographed on November 15 at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024. Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography

　　This is atorpedo-shaped underwater autonomous platform photographed on November 15 at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024. It is capable of video capture, wireless communication, and depth measurement in water. Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography

　　This is a bionic Boston lobster-shaped civilian submersible robot developed by Fujian University of Technology photographed on November 15 at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024. The device is capable of automating underwater maintenance and inspection, aiding in underwater exploration, water quality monitoring, and aquaculture management, among others. Xinhua News AgencyReporter:Zhou Yi/ Photography