In September 2025, the global maritime industry's annual flagship event—Nor-Shipping 2025—was grandly held in Oslo. This international gathering that brings together the world's top shipowners, shipyards, and technology suppliers provided Taizhou Changlong Shipbuilding with an important platform to showcase the innovative capabilities of Chinese private shipbuilders. Under the theme "Smart Shipping, Green Future," the company made a remarkable appearance with a series of innovative technologies and forward-looking solutions, demonstrating to the international maritime community the intelligence and strength of Chinese manufacturing.

Professional Exhibition Area Focuses on Core Technological Breakthroughs

Within the Chinese Shipbuilders Joint Exhibition Area at the Oslo Convention Centre, Taizhou Changlong's display area was particularly eye-catching. The meticulously designed booth was divided into three functional zones: "Green Power Solutions Area," "Intelligent Ship Systems Area," and "Customized Construction Cases Area," each attracting numerous international professional visitors for exchanges.

In the green power exhibition area, we highlighted our newly developed "Modular Clean Fuel Adaptation System." Using unique modular design, this system allows existing vessels to be progressively upgraded to LNG, methanol, or ammonia fuel power according to market demand without altering the main structure. A renowned shipowner from Germany commented: "This flexibility is particularly valuable for us to cope with uncertain future fuel policies. It provides a gradual transition path rather than a high-risk one-time investment." On-site demonstration data showed that this system could help shipowners reduce transition costs by 40% while cutting vessel downtime by 60%.

The intelligent ship systems exhibition area became a hotspot gathering young technical experts. Through interactive touchscreens and virtual reality equipment, visitors could personally experience our "Changlong Smart Navigation 3.0 System" designed for oceangoing vessels. This system not only integrates traditional navigation optimization functions but also adds an AI-based vessel health prediction module capable of providing 7-30 days early warning for potential equipment failures. A Technical Director from Denmark remarked after the experience: "This system's prediction accuracy reaches 92%, which is leading in the industry, truly achieving the shift from passive repair to proactive maintenance."

Technical Forums Share Wisdom of Chinese Solutions

During the "Asian Shipbuilding Innovation" special seminar held concurrently with the exhibition, Taizhou Changlong Shipbuilding's Technical Vice President delivered a keynote speech titled "Green Transformation of Small and Medium-Sized Vessels: Practices and Insights from Chinese Shipbuilders." Based on data from 42 green ships delivered by the company over the past three years, the speech provided detailed analysis of the economics and applicability of different emission reduction technologies.

"We should not simplistically understand green transformation as technological substitution, but rather as a process of value reconstruction." This perspective sparked lively discussion at the scene. The "Lifecycle Carbon Emission Cost Analysis Model" and "Multi-Fuel Compatibility Design Framework" presented in the speech received high recognition from attending experts. Particularly, our proposed "Adaptive Fuel Tank Design Concept," which allows vessels to flexibly choose power solutions based on routes and fuel supply conditions, was praised by DNV experts as "practical innovation facing the future."

At the "Digitalization and Ship Safety" roundtable forum, our Chief Information Officer engaged in in-depth exchanges with maritime technology experts from multiple European countries. Taizhou Changlong's proposed "Iterative Optimization Method for Intelligent Systems Based on Actual Operational Data" attracted widespread attention, with several shipowner representatives stating that this data-driven continuous improvement approach offers better cost-effectiveness than one-time installation of expensive equipment.

International Cooperation Achieves Substantive Progress

During the four-day exhibition period, Taizhou Changlong's team conducted over 150 in-depth negotiations with professionals from 28 countries. Particularly noteworthy was the signing of intent cooperation agreements with three shipowner companies from Norway, the Netherlands, and Singapore, involving construction projects for 8 vessels of different types with a total value exceeding $250 million.

The most notable achievement was the strategic cooperation reached with a major Nordic shipping group. After multiple comparisons, the group ultimately selected Taizhou Changlong as the main supplier for renewing its coastal transport fleet. The Group CEO stated: "We value Taizhou Changlong's professional experience in the small and medium-sized vessel sector, particularly their innovative solutions in fuel efficiency and environmental design. More importantly, they are willing to jointly develop ship designs adapted to the special sea conditions of Northern Europe with us."

Additionally, we signed technical cooperation agreements with two internationally leading marine equipment suppliers to conduct in-depth collaboration in the fields of ship intelligent systems and environmental protection equipment. These cooperations not only enhance our technical capabilities but also open new channels for Chinese marine equipment to enter the international market.

During the exhibition, Taizhou Changlong's "Intelligent Energy-Saving Bulk Carrier Design" won the Silver Award in the Green Design category of the "2025 Maritime Innovation Award," marking the first time a Chinese private shipbuilder has received this honor.

Grasping Trends and Insights into Industry Future

Through deep participation in this Nor-Shipping exhibition, we keenly identified several important trends in the international maritime market: First, European shipowners' requirements for vessel carbon emissions have transitioned from theory to practice, with carbon tax costs beginning to directly influence vessel design decisions. Second, digital technology is transforming from an auxiliary tool to a core competitive advantage, with the data value of intelligent ships becoming increasingly prominent. Third, the international shipping industry's emphasis on supply chain resilience exceeds previous levels, with reliable delivery schedules and stable quality becoming primary factors in shipowners' selection of shipyards.

Taizhou Changlong Shipbuilding's Chairman stated at the exhibition's conclusion: "Nor-Shipping is an important window for observing global maritime trends. Through this participation, we not only demonstrated our technological innovation capabilities but, more importantly, gained insights into the latest needs of international clients. Taizhou Changlong will continue to adhere to the development philosophy of 'technology leadership, quality foundation, customer first,' participating in international cooperation with a more open attitude, and contributing Chinese wisdom and solutions to the sustainable development of the global shipping industry."

The fruitful achievements of this exhibition have not only enhanced Taizhou Changlong's brand influence in the international market but, more importantly, laid a solid foundation for the company's international business development over the next three years, marking solid progress in the transformation and upgrading of Chinese private shipbuilders from "Made in China" to "Intelligently Created in China."