Shenzhen News August 30, 2025 On August 28, the Shenzhen Ocean Development Bureau, in collaboration with leading enterprises such as China Merchants Port and CIMC Ocean Engineering Intelligent Innovation Center, officially released the “AI + Ocean” industry application scenarios at the “Agent + Scenario Driven” forum of the 2025 Shenzhen (International) General Artificial Intelligence Conference and Industry Expo.
The released application scenarios cover 60 items across three major categories: ocean business, ocean industry, and ocean public services, spanning sub-sectors such as maritime law enforcement, deep-sea resource development, port shipping, smart ships, marine ecological early warning, and offshore fisheries. A collaborative pattern has formed on the technology supply side: universities and research institutions such as Southern University of Science and Technology and Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) provide foundational technology for ocean forecasting large models, while companies like Tencent offer core support, enabling maritime disaster simulation and early warning. Technology innovation firms such as QYSEA and Qianxing provide services like hull cleaning and pipeline inspection using underwater robots.
Shenzhen Ocean Development Bureau
The Shenzhen Ocean Development Bureau is a municipal government agency established to manage and oversee the marine resources and coastal development of Shenzhen, a major city in southern China. It was created as part of the city’s strategic focus on sustainable ocean economy and maritime governance, particularly following Shenzhen’s rapid economic growth and expansion along its coastline.
China Merchants Port
China Merchants Port is a major state-owned port investment and operating company in China, with a history tracing back to its founding in 1872 during the late Qing Dynasty. It has since grown into a global leader, operating and managing a network of ports across mainland China and in numerous countries overseas. The company plays a vital role in global trade and is a key part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
CIMC Ocean Engineering Intelligent Innovation Center
The CIMC Ocean Engineering Intelligent Innovation Center is a modern research and development hub established by China International Marine Containers (CIMC) to pioneer advancements in marine technology and intelligent ocean engineering equipment. It represents a significant investment in the future of sustainable and automated maritime industries, focusing on innovation in areas like offshore renewable energy and deep-sea exploration.
Southern University of Science and Technology
The Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is a public research university in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2011 as part of the city’s drive to become a global innovation hub. It was established as a pioneering experiment in higher education reform, with a focus on science, engineering, and medicine, and has rapidly gained a reputation for its research output and innovative academic structure.
Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen)
The Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) is a satellite campus of the prestigious Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), one of China’s top universities with a history dating back to 1920. Established in 2002, the Shenzhen campus was created to combine HIT’s strengths in science and engineering with the innovative environment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.
Tencent
Tencent is a major Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate, founded in 1998. It is historically significant for developing massively popular services like the QQ and WeChat messaging platforms, which have become deeply integrated into daily life and the digital economy in China.
QYSEA
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Qianxing
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