Original Title: Notice on the Issuance of the "Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Shanghai’s Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Equipment Industry (2023–2025)"
To the People’s Governments of All Districts, Relevant Municipal Commissions, Offices, and Bureaus, and Relevant Units:
To implement the strategies for building a manufacturing powerhouse, a transportation powerhouse, and a maritime powerhouse; to accelerate the high-quality development of Shanghai’s shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industry; to fully highlight the “Made in Shanghai” brand for major national equipment; and to make every effort to build a world-class industrial cluster, the Municipal Government hereby issues the “Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Shanghai’s Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Equipment Industry (2023–2025)” for your implementation.
Attachment: Action Plan for the High-Quality Development of Shanghai’s Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Equipment Industry (2023–2025)
Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology
Shanghai Municipal Commission of Development and Reform
Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology
Shanghai Municipal Commission of Transport
Shanghai Municipal Office of National Defense Science and Technology Industry
Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission
Shanghai Municipal Finance Bureau
October 19, 2023
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Action Plan for the High-Quality Development of Shanghai’s Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Equipment Industry (2023–2025)
The shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industry serves as a key pillar for implementing the strategies to build China into a manufacturing powerhouse, a transportation powerhouse, and a maritime powerhouse, and plays a vital role in Shanghai’s efforts to establish itself as a globally influential science and technology innovation hub, a shipping center, and a modern maritime city.Shanghai is the birthplace of China’s modern shipbuilding industry and a frontier for scientific research and innovation in offshore engineering equipment, possessing the foundational advantages to become a global hub for the shipbuilding and offshore engineering industries. To accelerate the high-quality development of Shanghai’s shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industry, build a safe and efficient industrial chain, and establish a world-class industrial cluster, this Action Plan is hereby formulated.
I. General Approach
(1) Guiding Principles
Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and fully implementing the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, this plan focuses on the frontiers of science and technology, the main battlefield of the economy, and major national needs. It centers on building an independent innovation system and a safe and efficient industrial chain, with green, intelligent, deep-sea, and polar technologies as its directions. Prioritizing the research and development of ocean-going vessels and deep-sea equipment, and leveraging the integration of central and local governments along with regional coordination within the Yangtze River Delta, the plan adheres to the principles of high-end development, self-reliance, digitalization, green development, and internationalization.we will comprehensively enhance the industrial sector’s capacity for clustering, leadership, controllability, and competitiveness; fully highlight the “Shanghai Manufacturing” brand for major national equipment; and make every effort to build a world-class industrial cluster for shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment supported by world-class ship and marine engineering groups.
(2) Development Principles
1. Strategic Leadership and Competitive Advantage. Implement national strategic deployments, focus on major national projects, initiatives, and missions, lead the development of the shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment industry, advance the sophistication of the industrial foundation and the modernization of the industrial chain, establish integrated capabilities for security and controllability, and forge a global competitive edge in the high-end shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment sector.
2. Independent Innovation and High-End Breakthroughs. Uphold self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology, intensify research and development of key core technologies, and enhance full-chain capabilities—including R&D and design, product integration, assembly and manufacturing, testing and validation, and operation and maintenance—for high-end shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment tailored for deep-sea and polar environments. Develop high-tech, high-value products to secure a leading position in the high-end segments of the industrial and value chains.
3. Digital and Intelligent Empowerment, Green Transformation. Promote the digitization of shipbuilding and the intelligent transformation of equipment; strengthen the application of digital technologies; accelerate innovation in industrial internet deeply integrated with 5G; achieve low-carbon propulsion, green design, and environmentally friendly construction; and build a smart manufacturing demonstration base featuring end-to-end digitalization and green integration.
4. Central-Local Cooperation and Cluster Development. Deepen innovative central-local cooperation models; align with the development needs of “chain leaders”; strengthen regional coordination within the Yangtze River Delta; achieve the convergence and sharing of industrial resources; build a supply chain system oriented toward internationalization; actively participate in the global industrial division of labor; and construct a cluster ecosystem with a complete industrial chain support system.
II. Development Goals
Comprehensively advance the high-end, independent, digital, green, and international development of the shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industry; innovatively launch a range of equipment products with international competitiveness; and strategically deploy a series of new equipment types that will foster new momentum for future industries. By 2025, Shanghai will have preliminarily established itself as a global hub for the shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industry, characterized by original technology innovation and leadership in green and intelligent solutions.
—— Accelerate the expansion of industrial scale. Industrial output value will reach over 100 billion yuan; the global market share of key shipbuilding enterprises will steadily increase, driving the development of world-class shipbuilding groups; this will foster a cohort of internationally competitive supporting enterprises along the industrial chain, enhance supply chain resilience and security, and further expand industrial agglomeration.
——Breakthroughs in key areas will accelerate. A foundation of independent patents for high-end ship design, core systems, and key components will be established; research, development, and application of new materials, electromechanical equipment, and industrial software will accelerate; and the self-sufficiency rate for marine propulsion systems will reach over 90%. Three to five national or municipal-level manufacturing innovation centers will be established, and the establishment of a national-level experimental base in the marine sector will be expedited, further enhancing industrial control capabilities.
— Accelerate the development of mainstream products.Mainstream ship types—such as large LNG carriers, bulk carriers, and container ships—as well as marine engineering equipment like floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units and deep-sea subsea oil and gas production systems will reach internationally advanced levels, with the self-sufficiency rate for LNG carrier components rising to over 80%; the first domestically built large cruise ship will be completed and delivered; and the development of specialized vessels—such as oceanographic research ships and rescue vessels—will accelerate, further enhancing industrial competitiveness.
——Accelerated Advancement of Transformation and Restructuring.Significant progress has been made in digital and green transformation, with the establishment of a number of digital production lines and digital workshops, the creation of model green manufacturing benchmark factories featuring exemplary applications, and the development of specialized industrial internet platforms for the shipbuilding and offshore engineering sectors. Major breakthroughs have been achieved in the deployment of new equipment such as smart ships, heavy-duty icebreakers, deep-sea mining equipment, and floating LNG production, storage, offloading, and regasification units (FLOAT). Comprehensive maintenance and repair service capabilities in deep-sea and offshore areas have been strengthened, and the industry’s leadership role has become increasingly evident.
III. Key Tasks
(I) Cluster Development Initiative
1. Building World-Class Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Groups. Support large shipbuilding enterprises in enhancing their industrial scale and strength, product market competitiveness, supply chain autonomy and control, and lean management capabilities; promote the optimization of the shipbuilding and offshore engineering industry layout, structural transformation, and technological upgrading; and accelerate the development of world-class shipbuilding and offshore engineering groups.Accelerate the development of high-end products; create a range of standardized, series-produced premium and branded ship models with key technical indicators reaching internationally advanced levels; ensure that the self-reliance rate for key systems and supporting equipment in mainstream ship models reaches over 90%;Accelerate the R&D of green and smart ships, increase the market share of green ships, and ensure that the development of smart ships keeps pace with global advanced standards; accelerate the transition to service-oriented manufacturing, establish a global after-sales service system covering major supporting products, and build the reputation of Chinese shipbuilding brands. (Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Commission of Transport, Municipal Office of Defense Science and Technology Industry, Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission)
2. Develop mainstream equipment products. Accelerate breakthroughs in high-tech vessels and enhance the design and construction capabilities for high-value-added vessel types.Enhance the supply capacity of large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, promote the design and R&D of ultra-large LNG carriers, and establish a full range of vessel types; improve the safety, environmental performance, and economic efficiency of products such as ultra-large container ships, bulk carriers, oil tankers, high-end ro-ro passenger ships, car carriers, and heavy-duty cutter suction dredgers; complete the delivery of China’s first domestically built large cruise ship and achieve independent design of large cruise ship platforms;Accelerate the research and development of next-generation dual-fuel eco-friendly vessels, liquid hydrogen carriers, and electric ships. Accelerate breakthroughs in high-end offshore engineering equipment and intensify R&D efforts in areas such as deep-sea and offshore exploration, seabed observation, marine resource development, and polar scientific research.Enhance R&D capabilities for equipment such as floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units, floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, storage, offloading, and regasification units, and deep-sea oil and gas subsea production systems; achieve independent design of deep-sea mining equipment; and develop polar special-purpose equipment such as heavy-duty icebreakers, complete sets of transport equipment, and exploration vessels;Develop floating research facilities for deep-sea and offshore deployment, as well as floating foundation platforms, installation vessels, and operation and maintenance vessels for large offshore wind turbines; advance offshore wind power hydrogen production and marine nuclear energy. Promote the development of port machinery, such as gantry cranes, toward larger-scale and smarter operations. (Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Commission of Transport, Municipal Office of Defense Science and Technology Industry)
3. Build an advanced manufacturing base. Accelerate the transformation and upgrading of shipbuilding bases, leverage the leading role of final assembly manufacturers, enhance smart manufacturing capabilities, and establish a cluster for high-tech vessels and offshore engineering equipment.Chongming’s Changxing Island will accelerate the development of major industrial projects to create a high-tech ship and offshore engineering equipment cluster integrating R&D, design, testing and validation, final assembly, repair and modification, and technical services. Pudong and Baoshan will accelerate the construction of cruise ship towns and specialized cruise industry parks to establish a cluster for the R&D, design, final assembly, and supporting industries of large cruise ships.The Lingang New Area will focus on the Marine Innovation Park and the Power Source Specialized Park to accelerate the development of ship propulsion systems and deep-sea equipment, creating a high-end equipment cluster led by marine propulsion technology. (Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau, Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Municipal Commission of Transport, Municipal Office of National Defense Science and Technology Industry, Pudong New Area, Baoshan District, Chongming District, Lingang New Area)
(2) Industrial Chain Optimization Initiative
4. Enhance the gas carrier industrial chain. Achieve breakthroughs in key technologies for the independent design of membrane-type LNG cargo containment systems; develop specialized storage and transport equipment such as Type B tanks; and accelerate the enhancement of independent and controllable capabilities for large LNG and ethane carriers.Promote the independent R&D of a range of high-value-added supporting equipment, including cryogenic gas compressors, cryogenic cargo pumps, cryogenic valves, cryogenic reliquefaction units, and inert gas generators; establish a cryogenic testing and validation capability system; and accelerate the mass production and application of core materials for containment systems, such as Invar steel.(Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Office of Defense Science and Technology Industry, Pudong New Area, Baoshan District, Chongming District, Lingang New Area)
5. Foster the cruise ship industry chain. Achieve breakthroughs in key technologies such as conceptual design, interior design, non-standard alternative design, and vibration and noise control for large cruise ships. Led by independent design and actual ship engineering for large cruise ships, carry out the development of core cruise ship systems.Promote the independent development of core systems such as intelligent cabin modules, all-electric propulsion systems, HVAC systems, large stabilizer fin systems, and marine digital audio-visual systems; cultivate a supply chain for high-end functional composite materials with properties such as lightweight, vibration resistance, and fire resistance; establish technical standards and specifications; and accelerate on-board validation and application.Actively encourage cruise companies to establish operations in Shanghai, enhance service capabilities in cruise marketing, business operations, maritime operations, and financial insurance, and cultivate high-level domestic service providers for large cruise ships. (Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Office of Defense Science and Technology Industry, Pudong New Area, Hongkou District, Baoshan District, Chongming District, Lingang New Area)
6. Strengthen the marine powertrain industry chain. Achieve breakthroughs in key technologies for new fuel power systems such as methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen; conduct R&D and test verification of prototype low- and medium-speed engines powered by methanol and ammonia. Promote the independent development of large-bore, low- and medium-speed LNG dual-fuel engines, achieve their installation and application on ocean-going vessels, and drive the development of independent supporting capabilities for components such as fuel injection systems, electronic control systems, piston rings, and crankshafts.Develop new ship propulsion systems such as high-power pods, azimuth electric thrusters, and nuclear propulsion units, and promote the development of marine renewable energy equipment such as tidal energy systems. (Municipal Office of Defense Science and Technology Industry, Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Pudong New Area, Baoshan District, Chongming District, Lingang New Area)
7. Establish a deep-sea equipment industrial chain. Develop polar equipment, achieve breakthroughs in key technologies such as sea ice modeling, ice load forecasting, and polar acoustic propagation, research and develop supporting equipment such as propulsion systems and high-precision communication and navigation systems, and design special-purpose vessels for polar icebreaking, maintenance and repair, and multi-functional rescue operations.Develop deep-sea mining equipment; conduct research on deep-sea exploration, extraction, and management; promote the development of prototype key equipment such as exploration submersibles, mining vehicles, mineral transport systems, and deployment/retrieval systems; establish a deep-sea mining technology and equipment system; and accelerate marine trials and verification for the extraction of mineral resources such as polymetallic sulfides and polymetallic nodules.Develop deep-sea and offshore aquaculture equipment, and achieve breakthroughs in the R&D and demonstration of devices such as ship-mounted water quality monitoring and recirculating water systems, automatic feeding and harvesting systems, biomass monitoring systems, and intelligent aquaculture management systems. Support the independent R&D of subsea Christmas trees and wellhead systems, and accelerate the development and application of components such as subsea connectors, multiphase flow meters, and filters.(Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Office of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, Pudong New Area, Baoshan District, Chongming District, Lingang New Area)
(3) Infrastructure Renewal Initiative
8. Accelerate the localization of electrical equipment. Achieve breakthroughs in key technologies such as medium- and high-voltage systems and DC ring network technology; enhance the integrated design and supporting capabilities for comprehensive power systems in high-end vessels (such as large cruise ships and LNG carriers) and marine engineering equipment; and accelerate digital and analog verification. Strengthen the development of independent supporting capabilities for medium- and high-voltage switchboards, high-power shore power equipment, comprehensive power protection devices, and automated monitoring equipment.Independently develop control modules for deep-sea oil and gas subsea production systems, driving the development of domestic manufacturing capabilities for basic components such as subsea ball valves, chemical injection metering devices, throttle valves, solenoid valves, and temperature and pressure sensors. Conduct research on cutting-edge technologies—including wide-bandgap power electronics, high-energy-density energy storage systems, wireless power transmission, and offshore flexible DC transmission systems—and prototype new electrical products.(Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission)
9. Accelerate the engineering application of foundational software. Achieve breakthroughs in key technologies such as the 3D geometric kernel, 3D rendering engine, and software architecture of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software; enhance the capabilities of 3D CAD software for shipbuilding; and accelerate its adoption in major engineering projects. Independently develop core algorithms and solvers for CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) software, and conduct analysis and validation across multiple fields including hull structure, hydrodynamics, and fluid-structure interaction.Develop simulation technologies for shipbuilding robotics processes and construction workflows, and independently research and develop CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software. Develop PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software to support collaborative design and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software for digital management and control, and strengthen data circulation, sharing, and application across the industrial chain. (Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Development and Reform Commission)
10. Accelerate the systematization of innovation platforms. Accelerate the construction of national-level offshore engineering equipment innovation platforms and national technical standards innovation bases; establish national-level innovation centers for the marine engineering equipment manufacturing industry and the ship propulsion manufacturing industry, as well as municipal-level innovation centers for large cruise ships and subsea oil and gas manufacturing; build comprehensive performance testing and verification platforms for key systems such as large vessels and cryogenic systems; and develop the Changxing Marine Laboratory into a major platform for national strategic scientific and technological capabilities.Focusing on key areas such as deep-sea and polar equipment, offshore oil and gas equipment, green and intelligent vessels, digital transformation of shipbuilding and outfitting, and vessel electrification, strive to attract national-level key laboratories, R&D institutions, testing agencies, and other innovation platforms to establish operations in the city; support leading enterprises in forming ecosystem-based innovation consortia, and collaborate with universities and research institutes to establish a number of technology centers and engineering centers for small and medium-sized enterprises, thereby advancing the restructuring of the industrial foundation and major technological innovations.(Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission)
(IV) Green Transformation Initiative
11. Strengthen green design. Conduct research on green ship technologies, achieve breakthroughs in the design of new energy ships, and enhance the technical capabilities of green design in areas such as hull form optimization, structural lightweighting, wave-induced drag forecasting, ship-engine-propeller matching, and noise control.Focus on key energy-saving and carbon-reduction technologies such as waste heat recovery, methane escape control, and green propulsion emission monitoring. Promote the development and application of energy-saving devices—including hull surface drag reduction, air layer drag reduction, and energy-saving ducts—as well as clean auxiliary energy systems such as solar and wind power. (Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Office of National Defense Science and Technology Industry)
12. Promote green manufacturing. Accelerate the development of a system of green shipbuilding and repair specifications and standards; upgrade shipbuilding processes to be low-carbon, circular, and intensive; promote new materials such as eco-friendly paints; adopt new green manufacturing technologies such as ultra-high-pressure water jets, ultrasonic technology, and intelligent robots; and phase out high-energy-consumption and high-pollution equipment.Support enterprises in building clean emission control facilities, smart environmental management systems, and smart energy management systems; strengthen dynamic monitoring, control, and optimization of energy consumption; establish a production model based on green, low-carbon, and circular development; and build green shipbuilding and repair bases. (Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, Municipal Commission of Transport, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Office of Defense Science and Technology Industry)
13. Enhance green supporting systems. Conduct research on technologies such as marine containerized power supplies, automated rapid charging and battery swapping for vessels, and high-efficiency energy-saving motors; accelerate the development of green supporting systems including new fuel storage and supply systems, high-performance ballast water treatment systems, and exhaust gas treatment equipment; and promote the application of green propulsion systems such as lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells on ships.Coordinate the planning and layout of infrastructure to improve the operational environment for green vessels. Participate in the formulation of industry standards, including construction specifications for charging and battery-swapping stations, operational procedures for battery swapping, and safety management regulations for charging and swapping. Accelerate the construction of supporting clean energy infrastructure, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) refueling stations, charging and battery-swapping stations for electric vessels, high-power charging piles for vessels, and marine hydrogen refueling stations. Establish a charging and battery-swapping network platform for electric vessels covering China’s coastal waters.(Municipal Commission of Transport, Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Office of National Defense Science and Technology Industry, Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources, Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Municipal Commission of Commerce)
(V) Digital Upgrade Initiative
14. Promote digital integration. Promote the application of new technologies such as 5G, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to achieve full-process digital integration across ship design, manufacturing, final assembly, testing, operation and maintenance, and repair and modification.Enhance the application of digital design, achieve breakthroughs in key technologies and processes such as intelligent material handling, intelligent cutting, intelligent welding, and intelligent coating, develop smart manufacturing equipment for high-power cutting and forming as well as laser hybrid welding, integrate these into a digital final assembly control system, accelerate the construction of digital production lines, digital workshops, and digital factories, and establish a benchmark for smart shipbuilding factories. Promote visual online inspection, digital twin verification, and remote operation and maintenance of equipment to develop industry-wide digital solutions.(Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Commission of Transport)
15. Promote Intelligent Upgrades.Achieve breakthroughs in key technologies such as intelligent ship overall design, complex system restructuring, and virtual simulation testing. Advance the R&D of conditional autonomous sensing, integrated ship decision-making and control, integrated navigation, shore-based remote management and maintenance, intelligent fleet scheduling, and intelligent engine room equipment. Vigorously promote the application of BeiDou positioning and navigation and broadband satellite communications in deep-sea navigation to achieve autonomous berthing, unberthing, and navigation for typical ships.Using intelligent demonstration projects for mainstream vessel types—such as large container ships and large bulk carriers—as a driving force, we will foster and drive the development of the industrial chain to establish a self-sufficient supply of intelligent ship equipment, systems, and components. We will promote the application of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine vision, in port equipment including transport vehicles, rail-mounted gantry cranes, and quay cranes, and accelerate the construction of smart terminals. (Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Commission of Transport)
(VI) Open Cooperation Initiative
16. Deepen the upgrading of industrial chains. In response to the “21st Century Maritime Silk Road” initiative, support leading enterprises in “going global,” strengthen overseas innovation布局, build industrial bases and innovation centers, leverage global talent resources, advance research and development of key core technologies, conduct targeted international investments and mergers and acquisitions, break through intellectual property barriers in key sectors, and enhance the international competitiveness and influence of the industrial chain.Accelerate the “bringing in” of leading global shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment enterprises to establish global headquarters, R&D centers, and key component manufacturing bases in Shanghai, thereby promoting the localization of supply chains. (Municipal Commission of Commerce, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Commission of Transport, Municipal Intellectual Property Office)
17. Deepen the expansion of the service chain. Cultivate comprehensive industry service providers with international brand recognition and influence; expand globally in specialized services such as R&D and design, integration and final assembly, inspection and certification, maintenance and operation, and financial leasing; and build a full-industry-chain service system.Leverage the clustering advantages of international classification societies to innovate services such as international ship registration, statutory inspection, and classification surveys; develop new business models like remote inspection; and enhance international inspection service capabilities. Establish an international sales and after-sales network system; develop international turnkey integration and general contracting; and enhance the competitive edge of integrating domestically developed equipment with specialized services. (Municipal Commission of Transport, Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Commission of Commerce, Municipal Market Regulation Bureau)
18. Deepen ecosystem integration. Create globally renowned conference and exhibition brands, such as international maritime exhibitions and conferences on major international technology and equipment industrial chains, to accelerate the aggregation of industrial, technological, and talent resources. Focus on global frontier hotspots such as deep-sea and polar regions, strengthen strategic and forward-looking research, participate in the formulation and revision of international rules, norms, and standards, and promote the upgrading of domestic standards to international standards.Strengthen international scientific and technological cooperation, collaborate with upstream and downstream enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta industrial chain, leverage the roles of industry alliances and innovation ecosystems, jointly tackle key materials and core equipment, and reinforce Shanghai’s leading position. (Municipal Commission of Commerce, Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Commission of Transport, Municipal Market Regulation Bureau, Municipal Water Affairs Bureau)
IV. Key Projects
(1) Large LNG Carrier Upgrade Project
Independently develop a membrane-type containment system with an evaporation rate of no more than 0.075% per day, and promote the installation and application of Type B tank containment systems on vessels.Developers and shipowners will jointly promote the independent control of core equipment such as Invar steel, cryogenic liquid cargo pumps, cryogenic safety valves, and cryogenic reliquefaction units, raising the rate of domestically produced components to over 80%. Concurrently, the construction and retrofitting of LNG storage and regasification units will be advanced to achieve the demonstration application of China’s first domestically produced large-scale LNG carrier, bunkering vessel, and storage and regasification unit.
(2) Large Cruise Ship Innovation Project
Independently design large cruise ships of 150,000 gross tons or more, develop design drawings and technical specifications, and obtain certification from major domestic and international classification societies. Promote innovation among supporting enterprises in the cruise ship industry chain to achieve independent manufacturing of core systems such as smart cabins, air conditioning, high-power engines, and lightweight fire protection systems, as well as an independent supply rate of over 80% for high-end interior materials.
(3) Deep-Sea Mining Sea Trial Project
Conduct R&D on domestic prototypes of core equipment such as deep-sea mining vehicles, mineral transport systems, and deployment/retrieval systems. Develop a new type of mining test vessel to conduct sea trials for polymetallic nodule mining in the Pacific at a water depth of 5,000 meters with a collection capacity of no less than 100 tons per hour, as well as standalone sea trials for polymetallic sulfides in the South China Sea at a water depth of 3,000 meters with a collection capacity of no less than 30 tons per hour, thereby fostering an emerging deep-sea equipment industrial chain.
(IV) Ship Propulsion Breakthrough Project
Conduct the development of domestic prototype engines for large-bore, low-to-medium-speed marine LNG dual-fuel and low-to-medium-speed methanol dual-fuel engines. This will drive the independent R&D of critical components such as fuel injection systems, electronic control systems, piston rings, and crankshafts. Upon obtaining type approval from classification societies, the self-sufficiency rate for critical components of marine low-speed engines—including those for large container ships—will reach over 95%, establishing a comprehensive R&D capability system and industrial support system across all power ranges.
(5) Smart Manufacturing Application Project
Implement 5G-enabled collaborative shipbuilding, develop a fully 3D digital autonomous intelligent design platform for ships, and enhance the digital infrastructure—including 5G base stations and smart terminals. Additionally, build a digital integrated management and collaboration platform based on digital twins, as well as multi-tiered management dashboards. Establish digital intelligent production lines for major component processing stages such as paint cleaning, assembly and welding, and part grinding, achieving an automation rate of 65% for key processes.Accelerate the implementation of smart manufacturing and repair/modification for large container ships, liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, large cruise ships, and floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) platforms.
(6) Electric Vessel Demonstration Project
Conduct research and development on a 700 TEU electric container ship model for the Yangtze River mainline; participate in the formulation of industry standards such as construction plans for charging and battery-swapping stations, safety management regulations for charging and battery-swapping operations, and battery-swapping operating procedures; develop marine containerized power supplies; build a charging and battery-swapping network platform for electric vessels; establish independent supply capabilities for core products in vessel electrification; and achieve the construction and demonstration application of 700 TEU electric container ships.
(7) Port Equipment Quality Improvement Project
Conduct research and development of shore-based container cranes,electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes, and specialized unmanned transport equipment and systems. Breakthroughs will be made in key technologies for intelligent port operation and control, and an integrated production management system centered on artificial intelligence and big data will be developed. This will create a one-stop solution covering the entire lifecycle of automated ports, achieving an automation rate of over 95% for port equipment, and participating in the formulation of international and national standards for crane mechanical equipment control systems and production management systems.
(8) Deep-Sea Oil and Gas Subsea Production System Development Project
Conduct independent R&D on subsea Christmas trees, wellhead assemblies, and control systems, and obtain classification society certification. Simultaneously promote the domestic substitution of key components such as multiphase flow meters, chemical injection metering devices, subsea connectors, and solenoid valves, achieving a self-sufficiency rate of over 80%. Establish a testing and certification system for key marine oil and gas equipment, and complete the R&D and demonstration application of subsea production system engineering prototypes.
V. Support Measures
(1) Improving Working Mechanisms
Under the Shanghai Municipal Leading Group for High-Quality Development of Manufacturing, establish a special task force for the high-quality development of the shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industry. Led by a municipal leader in charge of the sector, this task force will form a city-wide mechanism for coordinated advancement, deepening cooperation between central and municipal authorities, integration between central and local governments, and coordination between municipal and district levels. Strengthen industrial organizational leadership, formulate policy plans, enhance the supply of innovation resources, coordinate the resolution of major issues, and build a synergistic effort to secure national-level major tasks, thereby promoting the advancement of the industrial foundation and the modernization of the industrial chain for the shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industry.(All relevant departments and districts)
(2) Strengthen Policy Support
Implement national development plans and policies for the shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industry, and leverage the leading and driving role of major national special projects. Strengthen support for project implementation, provide land use guarantees for key enterprises and major projects in accordance with laws and regulations, and encourage supporting enterprises in the industrial chain to relocate to multi-story industrial buildings. Coordinate municipal-level special programs for major science and technology, strategic emerging industries, and high-quality industrial development to increase support for scientific and technological innovation and industrialization.Encourage enterprises to apply for national insurance for the first-of-a-kind major technical equipment and relevant certifications for such equipment. Support the establishment of industry-ecosystem-based innovation consortia and facilitate the practical application of first-of-a-kind equipment, first-batch materials, and first-version software. Guide financial institutions to innovate products and services, actively develop supply chain finance, and strengthen financial support for enterprises along the shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industrial chain. Implement the “Pujiang Light” initiative to support eligible technology enterprises in listing on capital markets such as the STAR Market.(Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau, Municipal Commission of Transport, Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Supervision)
(3) Strengthening Collaborative Development
Leverage the role of the Yangtze River Delta Major Technical Equipment Collaborative Innovation and Development Mechanism, with Shanghai as the leading city, to strengthen coordination among central and local governments, between government and enterprises, across regions, and within industries. Build an integrated and high-quality industrial chain, supply chain, and service chain for ships and offshore engineering equipment in the Yangtze River Delta region. Accelerate the joint construction of platforms, the sharing of resources, and the mutual recognition of qualifications to enhance regional innovation capabilities and elevate the overall competitiveness of industrial clusters.Leverage the leading role of central state-owned enterprises as “chain leaders” and the flexible management mechanisms of private enterprises. Deepen innovation strategies in cutting-edge emerging fields, and promote collaboration among state-owned and private enterprises to develop independent intellectual property rights through division of labor, joint technological breakthroughs, and demonstration applications, thereby building a cluster ecosystem with a complete industrial chain. (Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Municipal Office of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense)
(4) Strengthening Talent Support
Make full use of the national program for attracting high-level overseas talent to accelerate the recruitment of top-tier global talent in the shipbuilding and offshore engineering sectors. Support outstanding professionals in shipbuilding and offshore engineering to apply for municipal talent programs such as the “Oriental Talents” initiative, and increase incentives for talent and project support. Support the residency registration of talent with in-demand skills and encourage employers to conduct skill level certification.Deepen the integration of industry, academia, research, and application; strengthen the development of shipbuilding and offshore engineering disciplines in universities; establish a joint training system involving enterprises, universities, and research institutes; and encourage the implementation of various forms of vocational training to cultivate innovative, multidisciplinary, and application-oriented talent. (Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Municipal Education Commission, Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, and relevant districts)
