权威访谈｜国民经济发展“蓝色支撑”稳中有进——访自然资源部海洋战略规划与经济司负责人

Core Insights - China's marine economy shows robust growth, with marine GDP reaching 7.9 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, outpacing the national GDP growth by 0.4 percentage points [2] - The marine fishery sector continues to thrive, with marine product output increasing by 4.8%, and marine aquaculture output rising by 5.7% [2] - The offshore wind power sector is advancing, with offshore wind power generation increasing by 3.7% and new grid-connected capacity rising by 42.1% [3] Marine Economy Development - The marine economy provides a solid "blue support" for national economic development, with significant contributions from fisheries and energy sectors [2] - The construction of "blue granaries" is progressing, enhancing energy extraction from the ocean [2] - Oil and gas production from marine sources has seen increases of 3.0% for crude oil and 17.7% for natural gas [2] Marine Engineering and Manufacturing - China's shipbuilding industry remains strong, with ship completion and order volumes increasing by 6.7% and 25.7% respectively [4] - New orders, completed ships, and hand-held orders account for 63.5%, 47.3%, and 58.6% of the global market share, respectively [4] - The marine engineering sector continues to lead globally, with new orders and delivery amounts holding 60.0% and 50.8% of the international market [4] Technological Advancements - Significant advancements in deep-sea exploration and marine technology have been achieved, including successful trials of new equipment in extreme environments [4] - The first trustworthy data space in the marine sector has been launched, and various AI innovations are being integrated into marine applications [5] - The share of new green ship orders in the international market has reached 70.6%, indicating a strong push towards sustainable shipping practices [5] Investment and Resource Management - The area approved for marine and island use has increased by 19.2%, with investments exceeding 641.9 billion yuan, supporting major projects [6] - A majority of marine enterprises reported growth in revenue, profit, and workforce, indicating a positive trend in the marine economy [6] - Continuous innovation and investment in R&D are being observed in the marine sector, with significant increases in funding and personnel [6]