On the occasion of the 21st China Navigation Day, the 14,000-DWT clean energy river-sea direct bulk carrier "Changhang Xiuhai," built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE), stood as a benchmark of green and intelligent shipping at the heart of the themed event "Green Navigation Charts New Frontiers, Innovation Forges the Soul of the Sea." Jointly organized by the maritime authorities of Shanghai and Jiangsu, the event was grandly held at CIMC SOE’s wharf on July 11, with broad participation from maritime officials, crew representatives, and industry peers.
The "Changhang Xiuhai" shone brightly during the event, fully demonstrating CIMC SOE’s exceptional capabilities and innovative achievements in green intelligent shipbuilding. The vessel integrates multiple industry-leading technologies and features advanced designs and configurations. It adopts a dual-fuel engine and is equipped with an AC shore power system. Its intelligent energy efficiency system provides precise energy management during operations, ensuring optimal utilization and reduced operating costs. Notably, the vessel successfully completed the first real-ship inspection and application of an LNG tank swapping solution—an innovative design offering a replicable new approach for clean energy adoption in river-sea direct vessels.
During the event, maritime personnel, young workers, and crew representatives from Shanghai and Jiangsu boarded the "Changhang Xiuhai" for a tour. CIMC SOE representatives detailed the ship’s construction philosophy, core technological innovations, and outstanding performance in green environmental protection and intelligent efficiency. Guests experienced the charm of this "green pioneer" up close, praising its role in advancing sustainable shipping.
In the subsequent roundtable discussion, seasoned veteran crew members, young maritime workers, and junior technical staff gathered to reflect on the profound history of China Navigation Day. They shared valuable experiences and inspiring stories from their maritime careers, passing on the seafaring spirit of perseverance and responsibility. Company representatives attentively listened to crew members’ practical needs regarding work and life and actively engaged in exchanges on Party building within the crew workforce. Young workers also spoke enthusiastically, expressing their passion for maritime careers and keen interest in the green intelligent ship technology represented by the "Changhang Xiuhai."
To conclude, CIMC SOE and the Shanghai-Jiangsu maritime authorities jointly conducted a safety awareness session for wharf operators and management teams. They emphasized the critical importance of strictly implementing anti-pollution measures during wharf operations, explaining relevant regulations and operational standards to ensure compliant handling of all pollutants and safeguard water cleanliness. Additionally, given the typhoon-flood season, the session focused on reviewing typhoon preparedness, flood prevention, and emergency response plans. Participants were urged to strengthen risk awareness, enhance hazard inspections, and improve emergency drills to ensure safe and orderly wharf operations.
This China Navigation Day event not only celebrated maritime culture but also showcased the achievements of high-quality integrated maritime development in the Yangtze River Delta. As a key shipbuilder, CIMC SOE actively supported Shanghai-Jiangsu maritime collaboration in green technology promotion, safety, and environmental protection through the exemplary "Changhang Xiuhai" project. Moving forward, the company will continue to focus on R&D and construction of green intelligent vessel technology, striving to provide customers with more environmentally friendly, intelligent, and efficient offshore engineering solutions. It remains committed to contributing to China’s vision of becoming a transportation and maritime powerhouse while advancing the green, low-carbon, and high-quality development of the shipping industry!
