Top 10 News of Wuhu Shipyard in 2025

The Fourth Party Member Congress Convenes, Focusing Party Building on Achieving the 10-Billion Goal.

On July 25, the company held its fourth Party member congress with the theme "Holding high the great banner of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and striving toward the goal of building a world-class ship and marine industry ecosystem cluster." Over 200 Party members attended the meeting. The congress elected a new leadership team for the "two committees," launched the "Red Navigation, Centennial Legacy" Party building brand and the "Employee Compliance Manual," and presented the flag to the Party member vanguard team for major breakthrough projects, rallying strong momentum toward the billion-yuan target.

The Deep-Sea Equipment Testing and Research Center, jointly established by the company and Harbin Engineering University, was inaugurated.

On February 17-18, the Qingdao Deep-Sea Equipment Testing and Research Center, a joint initiative by the company, Harbin Engineering University, China Construction Port & Channel Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Qingdao Rongfa Group, and Qingdao Hachuan Intelligent Control Technology Co., Ltd., was officially inaugurated, and its deep-sea equipment towing tank was put into operation.

WUHU SHIPYARD Hosts Large-Scale Color Run "Century-Long Heritage, Rainbow Journey" and the 10th "Health & Happiness" Staff Long-Distance Running Event

On June 15, the company organized the "Century-Long Heritage, Rainbow Journey" large-scale color run and the 10th "Health & Happiness" staff long-distance running event at Xiangshuijian, E'qiao Town, Wuhu City, attracting nearly 500 participants including employees and their families, partners, shipowners, and ship surveyors.

18511 Successfully Launched in 40 Days, Setting a New Global Benchmark for Shipbuilding Efficiency

On June 30, the company held the launching ceremony for Vessel 18511 at Shipway No. 3. With a berth period of just 40 days, the vessel broke the traditional construction record for similar high-end chemical tankers, establishing a new world benchmark for shipbuilding efficiency.

World's First PACK-Powered Battery-Swapping Vessel "Blowfish Azure 01" Completes Successful Type Testing

On August 28, the world's first PACK-powered battery-swapping vessel, "Blowfish Azure 01", independently developed by the company's subsidiary TRI WATER New Energy, successfully completed its final type testing in designated waters. The success of this test marks a groundbreaking "transition from zero to one" for China in the field of innovative ship propulsion.

"Phoenix", the Third 7,000-Car Capacity Ro-Ro Vessel Delivered by the WUHU SHIPYARD, Embarks on Maiden Voyage

On September 29, the "Phoenix", the third 7,000-car capacity LNG dual-fuel ocean-going roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel built by the company for Hangrui International, was officially named, delivered, and commenced its maiden voyage at Shanghai Haitong International Automobile Terminal. With this delivery, the company has successfully completed the handover of three 7,000-car capacity ro-ro vessels, namely the "Phoenix", the "Kunpeng", and the "Huang Hu".

WUHU SHIPYARD Collaborates with Wah Kwong and Yingxing to Establish "Wah Xing Shipping" and Signs Construction Contract

On October 9, the company, together with Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited and Yingxing Financial Leasing (Anhui) Co., Ltd., held a grand ceremony in Wuhu to mark the establishment of a joint venture and the signing of new shipbuilding contracts. Wah Kwong and Yingxing jointly formed Wah Xing Shipping Co., Ltd., and placed an order with the company for 4+4+4 (totaling 12) 64,500 dwt Ultramax bulk carriers.

WUHU SHIPYARD Honored as 2025 Outstanding ESG Practice Case in Shipbuilding Industry

On October 18, at the "Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Forum for the Shipbuilding Industry" held during the 3rd China Oceanographic Equipment Expo, the company's submitted case titled "Business Ethics and Compliance: Driving High-Quality Corporate Development" was successfully selected as a "2025 Outstanding ESG Practice Case in the Shipbuilding Industry," recognized for its systematic approach, innovativeness, and integrative strengths.

Inaugural Pan-Yangtze River Delta "Wuhu Shipyard Cup" Welding Skills Competition Crowns Two Champions

From November 28 to 30, guided by the Anhui Provincial Defense, Postal and Telecommunications Trade Union and the Wuhu Municipal Trade Union, the company hosted the inaugural Pan-Yangtze River Delta "Wuhu Shipyard Cup" Welding Skills Competition for the shipbuilding industry. The event brought together nearly a hundred elite welders from 25 teams across six provinces and one municipality. The competition was divided into two categories: stainless steel & aluminum alloy welding and carbon steel welding, with Peng Jingjin and Liu Chunshan clinching the championship titles in their respective groups.

WUHU SHIPYARD Unveils Five New Vessel Designs and Signs Five Cooperation Agreements at Shanghai International Maritime Exhibition

On December 2, at the Shanghai International Maritime Exhibition, Wuhu Shipyard launched five new vessel designs that cover both its traditional strengths and emerging sectors. The new designs include three classes of high-end chemical tankers (26,000 dwt, 13,000 dwt, and 7,000 dwt), the "Blowfish Azure O2" pure-electric container vessel, and a 30-meter class pure-electric smart official vessel. During the exhibition, the company and its subsidiary, TRI WATER New Energy, entered into and signed agreements with multiple partners including Anhui Wanbang Shipping, Shanghai Yujiang Shipping, Shenzhen Weiqiao Green Power Shipping, Shenzhen Caicaihao Logistics & Transportation Service Co., Ltd., and PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited. The total value of orders signed on-site exceeded 1 billion yuan.