Marine expo displays latest technologies

The 2024 China Marine Economy Expo and Shenzhen International Ocean Week opened Thursday at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District, the main venue, and the Shenzhen Airport Yacht Marina, the subvenue. The event has attracted over 400 major domestic and international players in the marine industry.

Visitors explore a booth at the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo and Shenzhen International Ocean Week, which opened Thursday at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District, the main venue, and the Shenzhen Airport Yacht Marina, the subvenue. Photos by Li Hongjun except otherwise stated

Kongsberg Digital — a subsidiary of Norway’s Kongsberg Gruppen that specializes in digital solutions and transformation technologies for the maritime, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors — showcased its cutting-edge technologies.

“Our main products on display are digital software technologies. These products are recognized globally by industry giants, with several major energy companies currently using them,” Feng Dayu, head of marketing and cooperation for Kongsberg Digital China, told Shenzhen Daily.

“This is our fifth time participating in the expo. I think the expo’s support services have been excellent across the board. I believe the expo provides a great platform for us to showcase our achievements and gain a deeper understanding of trends in the domestic market,” Feng added.

A boy is mesmerized by an oil rig model on display at the China National Offshore Oil Corp. booth during the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo. Liu Xudong

China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC), China’s largest offshore oil and gas producer, is displaying its latest achievements in developing green marine energy at the expo.

“Carbon capture, utilization, and storage [CCUS] technology has become a vital tool in the fight against climate change and is considered a crucial foundation for achieving carbon neutrality. In 2023, CNOOC launched China’s first offshore CCUS demonstration project. To date, it has operated safely for over 10,000 hours,” said Zhang Weiwei, general manager of the technology and informatization department of CNOOC Shenzhen.

A visitor enjoys the Automated Container Terminal VR Tour at the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo. Liu Xudong

The three-day expo will also feature the Global Ocean City Forum and the World Laureates Forum on Ocean Science, alongside several specialized forums. Over 150 distinguished guests from around the world are expected to attend.

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A visitor explores the China National Offshore Oil Corp. booth at the expo with great interest at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on Thursday.

A visitor photographs at a booth of the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo on Thursday.

Visitors explore the China National Offshore Oil Corp. booth at the expo with great interest at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on Thursday.

Representatives from major players in the marine industry gather at the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo. 

Visitors explore a booth at the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo on Thursday.

Visitors explore a booth at the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo on Thursday.

Representatives from major players in the marine industry gather at the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo. 

A view of the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo.