Core Points - The Hainan Shipping Environmental Base has officially opened, addressing the historical challenge of shipping waste disposal in Hainan and completing the "ship-port-factory" pollution management loop [2][3] - The base, constructed by China COSCO Shipping Group's Hainan COSCO Shipping Environmental Technology Co., covers an area of approximately 40 acres and utilizes existing resources to provide reception services for ship waste [2] - The first phase of the project has a processing capacity of 30,000 tons per year and includes facilities for storage, wastewater treatment, and service areas, with plans to expand capabilities for handling various pollutants [2][3] Industry Impact - The establishment of the Hainan Shipping Environmental Base will support the implementation of the Hainan Province Ship Pollution Prevention Regulations and serve as a model for innovative cooperation between central and local governments [3] - Future initiatives include the development of a "decarbonized shipping corridor" in collaboration with upstream and downstream enterprises, and the creation of a ship environmental database with maritime authorities [3] - The project aims to leverage the carbon capture and storage (CCUS) potential in the Fushan depression area of Chengmai County, positioning Hainan as a leader in green and low-carbon shipping development [3]