Core Insights - The development of new energy vessels along the Yangtze River is experiencing a "blowout" trend, accelerating the arrival of a green shipping era in the region [1] Group 1: New Energy Vessel Development - As of now, 132 new energy vessels have been built and put into operation along the Yangtze River from Sichuan to Anhui [1] - By 2025, local shipyards plan to construct 406 new energy vessels, with an additional 966 vessels projected for the next five years [1] - The composition of future vessels includes 75% liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, 20% electric vessels, and 5% methanol-powered vessels [1] Group 2: Industry Growth in Hubei - Hubei, being the province with the longest river stretch along the Yangtze, is witnessing rapid growth in new energy vessels, battery manufacturing, and charging infrastructure [1] - In the first half of this year, the Yichang Shipbuilding Industrial Park in Hubei received over 100 new energy vessel orders, totaling more than 5 billion RMB, with order schedules extending to the third quarter of 2026 [1] Group 3: Talent Development - There is a significant gap in skilled personnel for new energy vessels in China [1] - To address this, the Yangtze Maritime Department has established the first joint training base for new energy vessels in Wuhan, aiming to train approximately 2,000 relevant talents annually based on the number of vessels and new orders [1]