On July 15, 2025, Zhoushan Hetai Shipbuilding and Repair Co., Ltd. held a commencement ceremony for two resource monitoring vessels in its CNC cutting workshop.
Li Chuangju, Director of the Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, provided an overview of the project and outlined work arrangements. At 8:50 a.m., Fang Hui, Director of the East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute under the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, officially announced the commencement of construction for the two 38.8-meter resource monitoring vessels. Attendees included leaders from the East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute and the Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, as well as representatives from the Zhoushan Fishing Vessel Inspection Center, the China Ship Scientific Research Center, and Shanghai Jiachuan Engineering Supervision Development Co., Ltd.
In terms of the construction timeline, the two vessels must complete critical milestones—including hull assembly, equipment installation, and sea trials—within 180 days. Quality standards require strict adherence to the Zhoushan Fishing Vessel Inspection Center’s regulations to ensure industry-leading safety performance and navigation stability. Additionally, cost control was emphasized, with plans to optimize the supply chain and improve process efficiency.
On the morning of July 2, 2025, stakeholders held a dedicated seminar to discuss construction objectives, technical challenges, and project schedules. This in-depth discussion laid a solid foundation for today’s smooth commencement, marking a new chapter in shipbuilding with practical action.
Yu Ping, General Manager of Hetai Shipbuilding, emphasized in his remarks during the discussions and commencement ceremony: “Shipbuilding is a collaborative battle and a crucial showcase of our company’s capabilities. I urge every team member to approach every detail with the ‘craftsman spirit’ and tackle every challenge with a ‘fighting attitude.'”
The successful commencement ceremony has set a clear action plan for the shipbuilding project. All Hetai Shipbuilding employees will take this event as a starting point, striving for excellence with dedication and hard work to achieve the goal of building “industry benchmark vessels.” Together, they will write a glorious chapter for Hetai Shipbuilding on the vast and magnificent ocean!
