On October 16, the World Maritime Equipment Conference grandly opened in Fujian. Seahi Intelligent was invited to attend the opening ceremony and, based on its outstanding capabilities and innovative achievements in the marine economy sector, was successfully selected as a major project in Fujian's marine economy. This highlights Seahi's significant role in advancing the marine economy and green development.

At the opening ceremony, distinguished domestic and international guests including Zhu Yongxin, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference; Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee; Zhao Long, Governor of Fujian Province; Li Zhongjun, Vice Governor of Jiangsu Province; Voulkoulith, First Vice President of the Senate of Cambodia; and Paul Paolo, Third Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Vanuatu, attended and delivered speeches. Leaders from national ministries including the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, alongside industry authorities such as former Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Lim Ki-jae and Academician Huang Zhen of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, shared professional insights. Seahi partners including Chairman Cai Tianzhen of Quanzhou Ocean University and Chen Xiaobo, founder of Seahi Intelligent, attended the opening ceremony to jointly contribute proposals for global marine economic development.

A Premier Dialogue Platform for the Global Maritime Sector

As a pivotal international maritime exchange event, the World Maritime Equipment Conference has evolved into a core platform for gathering global wisdom and advancing maritime economic development since its inception, earning widespread industry recognition for its stature and value.

Adopting the permanent theme “Carrying Human Dreams, Sailing Toward the Stars and Seas,” the 2025 edition focuses on “Sailing the Prosperous Seas, Leading with Green Momentum.” This theme aligns closely with the era's demands for global green shipping and high-quality marine economic development, attracting participation from government officials, industry leaders, experts, scholars, and corporate representatives across multiple countries and regions.

To date, the World Maritime Equipment Conference has successfully held two sessions, with total transaction values exceeding 300 billion yuan, establishing itself as a vital bridge for advancing technological innovation, industrial collaboration, and market integration in maritime equipment. As a representative in the field of marine robotics, Seahi was invited to participate—a recognition not only of its technological capabilities but also of its contributions to the marine economy.

Industry Authorities Speak Out: Green and Intelligent Development Are Core Directions

At the opening ceremony, speeches by former IMO Secretary-General Lin Jizhe and Academician Huang Zhen of the Chinese Academy of Engineering charted the course for global maritime equipment industry development. Seahi Intelligent's strategic positioning and practical initiatives align deeply with this core trend, embodying milestone-level industry value.

Former IMO Secretary-General Lin Jize:

Focusing on Shipping's Mission and Industrial Challenges

Lin Jize emphasized that maritime trade is the backbone of the global economy, with over 80% of global goods trade relying on sea transport. As the “cornerstone” of maritime trade, the technological upgrading and transformation of the shipbuilding and maritime equipment industry directly impact global supply chain stability and economic development. He emphasized that the maritime equipment sector currently faces significant challenges—the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has explicitly set greenhouse gas reduction targets for shipping. The implementation of related environmental regulations will profoundly impact ship design, construction, operations, and maritime equipment R&D directions, rendering traditional technological approaches inadequate for future demands. In response to this situation, Lin Jize proposed that the entire industrial chain must break down barriers and collaborate closely. Only through technological innovation and model transformation can the industry collectively address these challenges and seize new opportunities in the green transition.

Academician Huang Zhen of the Chinese Academy of Engineering:

Analyzing Energy Transition and the Transformation of Marine Propulsion Systems

Academician Huang Zhen began by examining the context of energy transition, noting that the world has entered an era of new energy and low-carbon development. China's rapid progress in new energy has laid a solid foundation for the green transformation of the marine industry. He emphasized that as a major carbon emitter, the shipping sector faces urgent emission reduction demands, driving accelerated innovation in marine propulsion systems. From an industrial perspective, China's green fuel projects continue to increase in number, with some already operational. Orders for green fuel vessels have grown significantly, demonstrating a clear trend toward industrial scaling. However, Academician Huang also proposed recommendations: accelerating the opening of green fuel application markets and refining green fuel standards systems are essential to clear obstacles for high-quality industrial development.

Data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) indicates that regular ship cleaning is the most effective carbon reduction and eco-friendly solution for vessels. The marine robotics sector targeted by Seahi precisely responds to the industry's “green and intelligent” trend. Seahi's independently developed and manufactured “Orca” marine robot empowers green shipping through technology. With features including high cleaning efficiency, extensive coverage, and 24/7 operation, it efficiently meets routine vessel cleaning demands, driving emission reduction goals in practice and perfectly aligning with the industry's transformation direction. This strategic business portfolio not only aligns deeply with IMO emission reduction targets and marine propulsion transformation needs but also drives industry transformation through technological innovation, providing critical support for the sustainable development of the marine economy.

Strength Builds Credibility: Seahi Intelligent Unveils Its Core Support for the Industry

Comprehensive Leadership in Technology Dimensions

Seahi Intelligent has built a robust fortress with over 200 intellectual property rights, achieving full-stack independent R&D across six major systems: propulsion, control, sensing, navigation, waterproof sealing, and power deployment. All metrics reach world-leading standards. Focusing on marine robots and intelligent equipment, Seahi Intelligent possesses integrated capabilities spanning "independent R&D—mass production— —Global Sales—Full Lifecycle Service." Leveraging over two decades of industry expertise, the company has achieved commercialization with products deployed along global coastlines and in world-class ports. It prioritizes R&D in AI-powered embodied robots for all aquatic environments, boasting mature offerings like the Orca underwater robot, Shark surface robot, and Pangu high-performance propulsion system.

Global Commercialization Strategy

In commercial implementation, Seahi has pioneered a worldwide market operation network. Its business footprint not only deeply penetrates prime coastal regions and multiple world-class ports but also strategically establishes bases in international maritime hubs like Hong Kong and Singapore. This approach steadily advances global expansion, delivering efficient, convenient, and eco-friendly marine intelligent solutions and service support to customers worldwide.

Seahi Intelligent's participation in the World Maritime Equipment Conference not only signifies recognition of its past achievements but also marks a new starting point for future development. At this critical juncture of the global maritime equipment industry's transition toward “green and intelligent” transformation, Seahi Intelligent will continue to prioritize technological innovation, deepen industrial chain collaboration, and contribute more to advancing the high-quality development of the marine economy and building a maritime powerhouse.