Stepping into the Fujian Pavilion, visitors are greeted by a 360-degree immersive blue screen that dynamically projects a “fluorescent sea”, vividly bringing the vision of “starry seas” to life. Moving further inside, they can see that a high-level depiction of “Maritime Fujian” unfolds like a miniature model -

The “Blue Ocean” entrance of the Fujian Pavilion drew many visitors to take photos. (Reporter: Lin Xi / Photography )

　　Spanning 9,000 square meters, the Fujian Pavilion at the Second China Maritime Equipment Expo showcases the new era vision of “Fujian in the Sea”. According to the reporter, the exhibition space has doubled compared to last year, featuring sections such as the Electric Ship Industry Chain Exhibition Zone, Offshore Wind Power Exhibition Zone, Marine Engineering Equipment Exhibition Zone, and Deep-Sea Aquaculture Exhibition Zone.

　　From the Fujian Pavilion, the reporter caught a glimpse of the quality in Fujian’s marine engineering equipment development, encapsulated in three key themes: Pursuing the Deep Blue, Competing for New Quality, and Green-Driven Development. These themes highlight the remarkable rise of “Fujian-made Major Maritime Equipment”.

　　Here, the vision of “Pursuing the Deep Blue” is transformed into reality.

　　The world’s largest open-top container ship, the 3,700 TEU MSC Nurya, is a high-value-added, high-technology-performance and sophisticated ultra-large open-top vessel exported by China. Mintou No. 1, the nation’s first semi-submersible platform integrating fishing and tourism, boasts advantages such as mechanization, intelligence, and wave resistance, earning it the nickname “Iron Man on the Sea”. Through ship models, the Fujian Pavilion offers a comprehensive display of Fujian’s complete electric ship industry chain, from technological innovation and product development to market promotion.

　　In addition, in the Offshore Wind Power Exhibition Zone, the industry leader China Three Gorges Corporation has brought together enterprises across the supply chain to collectively showcase Fujian’s impressive achievements in offshore wind power. The Deep-Sea Aquaculture Exhibition Zone presents a panoramic view of Fujian’s marine industry chain, encompassing seed cultivation, farming, processing, branding, sales, and dining. The Marine Engineering Equipment Exhibition Zone highlights Fujian’s competitive edge in transportation, port resources, terminal facilities, industrial infrastructure, and the development of marine engineering equipment. It also showcases significant achievements in the manufacturing of marine engineering equipment.

　　The Fujian Pavilion showcases over 100 exhibits, each a vivid testament to Fujian’s multifaceted efforts to strengthen and extend industrial chains, driving high-quality development in the maritime sector. Reporters learned that Fujian has established industrial foundations in marine engineering equipment, deep-sea aquaculture, marine renewable energy, and port-side petrochemicals, forming emerging industrial clusters in areas such as the Min River Estuary, Sandu’ao, Meizhou Bay, and Xiazhang Bay.

　　Here, “Competing for New Quality” has become the key to high-quality development.

　　3D printing a 10-meter-long functional vessel now takes just one day! Ningde Future Vessel Development Co., Ltd. is attending the China Maritime Equipment Expo for the second time, showcasing its 3D-printed 10-meter practical boat, which has garnered widespread praise from attendees. During the reporter’s visit, Lin Faqi, Secretary to the Chairman of the company, was busy connecting with potential clients on WeChat.

　　“3D printing technology enables the creation of complex structures, offering more possibilities for vessel design and the rapid customization of products with unique performance features,” Lin explained, likening the innovation to “a ship that never sinks”. He emphasized that the application of new energy and new materials in fishery equipment is advancing rapidly, and the adoption of 3D printing technology is facilitating the industry's transformation toward digitized and intelligent manufacturing.

　　This year, the Fujian Pavilion attracted over 50 enterprises, covering key industries such as shipbuilding, wind power, and yachts. Notably, in addition to an increased presence of central enterprises, Fortune 500 company CATL made its debut at the event.

　　It is reported that more than 700 electric vessels in various domestic water bodies are already equipped with CATL batteries. As early as 2020, CATL rolled out its first marine battery system. The achievements and plans displayed on the exhibition boards reflect CATL’s continuous pursuit of a more efficient, agile, and sustainable manufacturing model. Representing China’s power battery enterprises, CATL, and its peers are venturing into the maritime sector, accelerating the integration of new quality productive forces into the waterborne economy. “When more resources and effort are invested in innovation, it happens at a faster pace,” as CATL’s Chairman Zeng Yuqun previously noted in an interview. Innovation has always been the lifeblood of CATL.

　　To advance its maritime ambitions, Fujian boosts high-quality development of the maritime Equipment Industry Through Technological Innovation Fujian has established the Fuzhou Marine Research Institute, connected six joint R&D centers for the marine industry, and created four concentrated zones for the transformation of marine technology achievements, forming a “1+6+4” marine technology innovation system. To date, the province has fostered 26 provincial or higher-level engineering technology research centers and 238 national high-tech enterprises in the marine sector.

　　Here, “green-driven development” has become the new trajectory for the future of the maritime equipment industry.

　　The centralized supercharging system for ships by Nebula has drawn industry-wide attention. This product boasts a design for ultra-long service life and high reliability, with supercharging terminals capable of delivering up to 600kW of power, fully meeting the rapid charging needs of electric fishing boats, pleasure craft, and river cargo vessels. The system’s automotive version is already widely adopted in the electric vehicle sector, while its maritime version has successfully secured a contract for the electric ship project at Cuiping Lake in Ningde this year.

　　“Low- (or zero-) carbon development of ships is an inevitable trend for the shipping industry to address climate change and achieve green, low-carbon transformation,” said Liu Zhi, General Manager of the Smart Energy Division at Fujian Nebula Electronics Co., Ltd. As global shipping heads toward a zero-carbon era, new development opportunities are emerging.

　　Across the four major exhibition zones of the Fujian Pavilion, the themes of “green” and “zero-carbon” are omnipresent.

　　In the “Fujian-Made” section, a model of the world’s first LNG-powered car carrier capable of transatlantic crossings drew a large crowd. Li Zhenjun, Deputy General Manager of Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group Co., Ltd., introduced the ship, saying: “This vessel has 13 car decks and a maximum capacity of 7,500 vehicles. It is LNG-powered, achieving a 27% reduction in carbon emissions.”

　　In the “China-Made” section, the first domestic hydrogen-powered vessel Three Gorges Hydrogen Ship No. 1 garnered attention. “This ship has been in operation for a year now, and we are eager to contribute to the ‘Electric Fujian’ initiative, driving the industry toward greater development,” said Tang Wenjun, Deputy General Manager of Wuhan Changjiang Ship Design Institute Co., Ltd.

　　With the support of the major equipment, there is every reason to believe that Fujian’s maritime equipment industry will achieve leapfrog development, and make great strides toward high-end, intelligent, and green development. (Reporter: Lin Xia)