Shipbuilding Institute Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with China Classification Society

2025-09-01 08:43

On August 22, Lü Zhiyong, President of Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SSRDI) under China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), held discussions with Zhao Yan, President of China Classification Society (CCS), and his delegation, culminating in the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement. Attendees included Zhou Zhiyong, Li Xin, and Xu Yiping, Vice Presidents of SSRDI; Yang Zheng, General Manager of CCS Shanghai Branch; Jiang Botao, Deputy Director of the International Ship Inspection Business Operations Center; and Cui Yuwei, Director of Shanghai Standards Institute.

Lü Zhiyong outlined the recent business development of Shanghai Ship Design & Research Institute and the collaborative progress between the two parties. Leveraging complementary strengths and working in close cooperation, they have achieved significant results in project implementation and tackling key technological challenges. He expressed anticipation for further deepening their strategic partnership, expanding cooperation dimensions, and fostering new momentum for industry development.

Zhao Yan outlined the reform achievements of CCS, detailing its breakthroughs in intelligent vessels and clean energy ships. He emphasized that CCS will fully leverage its technological strengths to engage in deep collaborative innovation with Shanghai Ship Design and Research Institute in cutting-edge fields and new technology exploration.

This signing ceremony marks a new phase in the collaboration between Shanghai Ship Design and Research Institute and China Classification Society. Both parties will jointly contribute to the high-quality development of China's shipbuilding industry, providing robust support for achieving the strategic goals of building a maritime power and a manufacturing powerhouse.