On June 17, the Fourth Membership Conference and Leadership Transition Meeting of the Ningbo Shipbuilding Industry Association was held at Ningbo C.S.I. Power & Machinery Research Institute. Over 30 representatives from local shipbuilding, repair, supporting enterprises, and research institutions—such as Xinle Shipyard, Donghong Shipbuilding, PLA Unit 7815, Navy Unit 4805, and Dongfang Ship Design Institute – gathered to review the association’s work, exchange industry insights, and complete the council election. Mr. Wu Jie, Party Secretary and General Manager of CSI Group, was re-elected as President of the Association.
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Miao Jianguo, Secretary General of the Third Council. During the session, participants reviewed and approved the Third Council’s Work Report, the Financial Report, and the Revised Articles of Association. A new council and supervisory board were elected. Mr. Wu Jie, Party Secretary and General Manager of CSI Group, was re-elected as President of the Fourth Council. Mr. Liu Wenzhong, General Manager of Xinle Shipyard, Ms. Li Hongying, Chairwoman of Donghong Shipbuilding, and Mr. Zhang Shuofeng, Director of PLA Unit 7815, were elected as Vice Presidents. Mr. Miao Jianguo, President of Dongfang Ship Design Institute, was appointed as Secretary General.
In his summary remarks, President Wu Jie stated that current geopolitical tensions, complex macroeconomic conditions, and growing uncertainties present both opportunities and challenges for the shipping industry’s supply and industrial chains. The association, serving as a bridge between the government and enterprises, is responsible for communicating with authorities, serving member companies, and promoting the development of the shipbuilding industry. In the next five years, the association will focus on three areas:
First, strengthening industry exchange – by deepening upstream and downstream collaboration to drive Ningbo’s shipbuilding industry toward high-end, green, and intelligent development.
Second, serving enterprise needs – by building a collaborative platform through resource sharing, event organisation, and service delivery to provide practical support to member companies.
Third, proactive policy recommendations – by focusing on industry challenges and voicing enterprise concerns to government bodies, advocating for targeted policy support.
Mr. Yang Shibing and Mr. Zhao Jiaren, Directors of the Automotive and Advanced Equipment Division of the Ningbo Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, attended the meeting. In his speech, Mr. Yang analysed the current economic performance of Ningbo’s shipbuilding industry, affirmed its positive growth momentum, and offered guidance on stabilisation, efficiency improvement, and the green and low-carbon transition. He expressed the hope that the association would continue to enhance its comprehensive capabilities and provide better services to its member enterprises, contributing more to the high-quality development of the city’s shipbuilding industry.
