Core Insights - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's shipbuilding industry consistently ranks first globally in three key metrics: completed shipbuilding volume, new orders, and order backlog, with a global market share exceeding 50% [1][2] Group 1: Industry Achievements - In November 2025, China's first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier, the Fujian, will officially enter service, marking the People's Navy's entry into the "three aircraft carrier era" [1][2] - The first ship of China's 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, completed its maiden voyage in the same month [1][2] - The world's first methanol dual-fuel powered intelligent ultra-large oil tanker, the Kaituo, was successfully delivered in Dalian, Liaoning [1][2] - A 740TEU pure electric open-top container ship, the Ningyuan Dianpeng, was launched in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, equipped with a photovoltaic system for renewable energy support, achieving zero emissions during operation and loading/unloading [1][2] Group 2: Technological Innovations - Asia's first new type of suction dredger equipped with a multifunctional unmanned measurement vessel was officially produced in Nantong, Jiangsu, filling a technological gap in the dredging industry [1][2] - The first mini robotic arm for shipbuilding was showcased at the 2025 China International Maritime Exhibition and is now widely used in domestic shipbuilding enterprises [1][2] Group 3: Market Demand and Contracts - In December 2025, China Shipbuilding Group and China COSCO Shipping Group signed a new shipbuilding project cooperation agreement worth over 50 billion RMB, marking the highest single contract amount signed by a Chinese shipbuilding company [1][2] - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Chinese shipyards accounted for 64.2% of global new ship orders [1][2]

Group 1 - The first mini robotic arm for shipbuilding in China was showcased, demonstrating advanced welding technology and meeting green construction requirements [2] - The mini robotic arm weighs less than 15 kg and can operate in hard-to-reach areas, enhancing efficiency and product quality in shipbuilding [2] Group 2 - A global breakthrough was achieved by a research team at Westlake University, successfully solving the challenge of close-range flight coordination between two drones [4] - The drones can perform precise operations, such as grabbing tools, with an accuracy of sub-centimeter [4] Group 3 - The first unit of China's largest gas-fired power plant, the Zhejiang Anji Power Plant, was officially put into operation, achieving a high efficiency of 64.15% [6][7] - This power plant is designed to respond accurately to peak and valley electricity demand, contributing to the stability of the East China power grid [7] Group 4 - The first offshore rocket recovery platform in China, named "Navigator," was successfully delivered, designed to create a stable and precise rocket recovery system [9] - The platform faces several technical challenges, including high-precision motion coordination and robust structural design to handle concentrated loads [11]

Core Insights - The 2025 China International Maritime Exhibition is taking place in Shanghai, showcasing the latest shipbuilding products and upgraded shipbuilding equipment, marking a significant event in the maritime industry [1] Group 1: Technological Advancements - A mini robotic arm, designed for shipbuilding welding, was demonstrated at the exhibition, highlighting its agile welding technology [1] - This robotic arm weighs less than 15 kilograms and is capable of performing welding tasks in hard-to-reach areas, aligning with current green construction requirements for low energy consumption [1] - The robotic arm has been widely adopted in domestic shipbuilding enterprises, enhancing efficiency and increasing product quality [1] Group 2: Industry Impact - The robotic arm addresses labor intensity issues in challenging environments, providing stable and reliable quality in welding operations [1] - Future developments in robotic arms are expected to focus on multimodal capabilities, fostering a user-friendly human-machine collaboration in production [1]