Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-07-18 18:55Group 1: Marine Economy Development - The central government emphasizes the development of the marine economy, leading to accelerated investments in high-end marine equipment by Chinese manufacturing companies [2] - In 2024, China's marine economy is projected to reach 10.5 trillion yuan, accounting for 7.8% of GDP, with marine manufacturing contributing 3.2 trillion yuan [2] - Experts indicate that technological breakthroughs in high-end marine equipment support high-quality development of the marine economy and the construction of a marine power [2] Group 2: Offshore Wind Power Potential - The "Qihang" floating offshore wind turbine, developed by CRRC, has a capacity of 20 megawatts, with a rotor diameter of 260 meters, and is designed for a lifespan of 25 years [3] - Each rotation of the turbine can meet the electricity needs of a household for 2-4 days, saving approximately 25,000 tons of coal and reducing CO2 emissions by about 62,000 tons annually [3] - China's offshore wind power installed capacity has grown from less than 5 million kilowatts in 2018 to 41.27 million kilowatts in 2024, maintaining the world's leading position for four consecutive years [3][4] Group 3: Marine Engineering Equipment Industry - The marine engineering equipment manufacturing industry in China is expected to achieve an added value of 1,032 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 9.1% [6] - CIMC, a leading high-end marine engineering equipment manufacturer, focuses on FPSO and FLNG equipment, which are considered high-end due to their technical complexity [6][7] - The global market for marine engineering equipment is projected to see significant growth, with China maintaining the largest share of orders, accounting for 42.6% of the global total in 2024 [9] Group 4: Global Market Expansion - CIMC delivered the world's largest offshore wind installation vessel to Van Oord in January, showcasing China's manufacturing capabilities in the global market [8] - In 2024, China is expected to secure 106 marine engineering equipment orders, totaling approximately 11.6 billion USD, leading the global market [9] - CRRC has been expanding its overseas market presence in wind power manufacturing, collaborating with top global wind power developers [10]