Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the new energy ship equipment R&D center by China Merchants Industry is a strategic move to focus on green technology and contribute to the low-carbon transformation of the shipping industry [2][5]. Group 1: Project Overview - The new energy ship equipment R&D and manufacturing center project was initiated on April 17 last year with a total investment of 180 million yuan [5]. - The project will include the construction of a research building and a 5G+ fully connected smart workshop, aiming to become a key source of original technology and a results incubator for the shipbuilding industry in Jiangdu District [5]. Group 2: Strategic Direction - China Merchants Industry has identified the R&D and application of new energy ship technology as one of its core strategic directions, focusing on green energy applications and accelerating intelligent transformation [2]. - The company aims to explore and build new momentum for transformation and development through core green technology business implementation [2]. Group 3: Industry Positioning - Yangzhou Dingheng, part of China Merchants Industry Group, has delivered over 60 high-end liquid cargo ships to clients across all continents, leveraging the group's global resources [5]. - The company specializes in the construction of small and medium-sized liquid cargo ships, achieving breakthroughs in this niche market and filling six gaps in China's shipbuilding industry [5]. - Yangzhou Dingheng holds the world's largest order quantity for small and medium-sized chemical tankers and has the highest cumulative delivery quantity in the past decade [5].