7月18日晚，中国船舶、中国重工双双发布公告称，中国证监会出具了《关于同意中国船舶工 业股份有限公司吸收合并中国船舶重工股份有限公司注册的批复》， 同意中国船舶以新增 30.53亿股股份吸收合并中国重工的注册申请。 在政策层面，新"国九条"及《关于深化上市公司并购重组市场改革的意见》（以下简称"并购 六条"）明确鼓励上市公司聚焦主业、综合运用并购重组等方式提高发展质量，为上市公司并 购重组提供了明确的政策支持。 中国船舶、中国重工的合并是此前"南北船"合并工作的延续。2019年，中国船舶工业集团有 限公司和中国船舶重工集团有限公司实施联合重组，新设立中国船舶集团。 公开资料显示，中国船舶集团拥有科研院所、企业单位和上市公司共84家，资产总额 10066.16亿元，员工20.5万人，拥有我国最大的造修船基地和最完整的船舶及配套产品研发 能力，能够设计建造符合全球船级社规范、满足国际通用技术标准和安全公约要求的船舶海 工装备。 此次合并有效解决了2019年"南北船"合并后在上市公司船海主业层面的同业竞争问题，有助 于更好把握全球船舶行业周期机遇，并借助资本市场推动深层次改革与整合，提升上市公司 核心战略功能和价值 ...

Summary of the Conference Call on Deep Sea Technology and Marine Economy Industry Overview - The marine economy in China surpassed 10 trillion yuan in 2024, accounting for 7.8% of GDP, with a contribution of 11.5% to GDP growth, indicating its significance as a key growth driver for the national economy [2][4] - The government has emphasized deep-sea technology in its work report, highlighting the importance of this sector in national strategy [4] Core Areas of Deep Sea Technology - Deep sea technology encompasses three main areas: 1. **Deep Sea Material R&D**: Focused on high-performance steel, alloys, and composite materials to address challenges in extreme environments [6] 2. **Deep Sea Equipment Manufacturing**: Involves underwater robots, detection equipment, and marine engineering equipment [6] 3. **Deep Sea Digital Applications**: Incorporates information and intelligent technologies in deep-sea operations [6] Investment Opportunities - Investment opportunities are concentrated in: 1. **Specialty Steel, Titanium Alloys, and Polymer Materials**: Companies like Baotai Co., Baose Co., and Gangyan Gaona are key players [10] 2. **Underwater Exploration Equipment**: Including underwater robots and detection radar systems [10] 3. **Shipbuilding and Military Equipment**: This sector is seen as a critical area for future growth [10] Regional Development Initiatives - Coastal provinces such as Shanghai, Guangdong, and Fujian have released development plans focusing on high-tech industries, including marine equipment and new energy [7] Global Strategic Importance - The global competition for deep-sea control is driven by the strategic significance of deep-sea regions, with 90% of the world's waters exceeding 1,000 meters in depth [8][9] Current Industry Trends - The marine equipment industry is currently experiencing high demand, particularly in the exploration sector, which has shown strong performance [11] - Offshore wind power installations are on the rise, with significant potential for deep-sea wind power construction and related infrastructure needs [12] Future Directions in Deep Sea Technology - The development of deep-sea technology is increasingly focused on digitalization and intelligence, with the marine electronic information industry transitioning towards networked and intelligent systems [13] - Underwater data centers are emerging as a key infrastructure, utilizing natural cooling to address heat dissipation issues while being cost-effective [14] AI Integration - The integration of AI in deep-sea technology is gaining traction, particularly in communication needs as deep-sea exploration advances [15]