Recently, the Operational Code for Underwater Cleaning Robots was officially published. Spearheaded by Seahi Robotics Technology Co., Ltd., the standard was jointly drafted by the Water Transport Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd. (CMES), Shandong Port Group Co., Ltd., Huayang Maritime Center Co., Ltd., CHN Energy (Tianjin) Port Co., Ltd., Fujian Shipping Group Co., Ltd., and Harbin Engineering University.This milestone marks the end of the "unregulated" era for China's underwater cleaning robotics industry, officially ushering the sector into a new journey of standardized, regulated development and laying a solid foundation for high-quality growth.

Filling a Critical Industry Void

For a long time, the underwater cleaning robotics sector suffered from a lack of unified operational standards. Issues such as inconsistent corporate practices, vastly different operational workflows, and fragmented safety requirements led to uneven cleaning quality and restricted overall industry efficiency. Furthermore, improper operations posed risks of hull damage, creating safety hazards for applications across shipping, ports, and marine engineering.

The newly released Operational Code for Underwater Cleaning Robots serves as China's first authoritative standard in this specialized sector. Spearheaded by Seahi in collaboration with the Water Transport Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport and other key organizations, the standard deeply integrates real-world operational scenarios from global shipping giants. Developed through multiple rounds of field research, expert demonstration, and rigorous revision, it establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework covering the entire operational lifecycle.The standard clearly defines core requirements for equipment, personnel qualification, operation procedures, and safety management. It provides clear guidance for every step of robotic operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and eco-friendly cleaning that safeguards vessel integrity and extends service life. Ultimately, it will lead China's underwater cleaning robotics industry into a new chapter of standardized, high-quality development.

Guiding Industry Transformation

The implementation of this standard not only fills a critical regulatory gap in China's underwater cleaning robotics sector but also injects core momentum into its high-quality evolution, delivering three pivotal values:

· Unifying Industry Operational Codes: Providing clear, evidence-based rules for underwater cleaning robot operations across China.

· Establishing Safety Baselines: Effectively mitigating operational risks and eliminating safety hazards during execution.

· Enabling Regulatory Oversight: Offering a scientific foundation for governmental supervision, encouraging orderly competition, promoting healthy industry growth, and building a strong foundation for China's global leadership in marine robotics.

Spearheading the formulation of this national industry standard represents strong industry recognition of Seahi's standardized operational capabilities and market leadership. It also serves as a vivid demonstration of Seahi proactively fulfilling its corporate responsibilities to drive industrial upgrading.From technological innovation to standard formulation, Seahi demonstrates the true mission and responsibility of an industry leader—serving not only as a pioneer in technology and products, but also as a architect of industry standards and a catalyst for industrial progress.