China News Service, Fuzhou, October 17th. Title: Domestic and overseas companies brought more than 7,000 pieces of marine equipment and scientific and technological achievements to the Fuzhou "Nuggets"
Author Ye Qiuyun
62,000-ton heavy-lift multi-purpose ship model, fracturing ship model, closed diving breathing apparatus, G10-40 electric outboard motor, advanced anti-fouling control (AFC) coating... At the 2026 Fourth Fujian International Marine Equipment Expo held in Fuzhou, more than 7,000 marine equipment products and technological achievements from more than 800 companies from more than 20 countries and regions were unveiled.
For the first time, the expo has dual guest countries, Norway and Indonesia. Thirteen Norwegian marine equipment-related companies, including Kongsberg Group - Maritime and Höegh Autoliners, participated in the exhibition, focusing on displaying cutting-edge technology products and bringing cooperation intentions; Indonesian companies focused on displaying mature experience and latest achievements in the fields of bulk cargo transportation, liquefied natural gas (LNG) fleet operations and port logistics.
In the 62,000-ton heavy-lift multi-purpose ship model display area, French buyer Philippe was very interested in the 62,000-ton heavy-lift multi-purpose ship. He bent down to observe the model quietly and learned about the complete delivery cycle of customized ship orders, related cost parameters, large-tonnage ship parameters, etc. from the staff of China State Shipbuilding Corporation.
Philip said that the Fujian International Marine Equipment Expo is like a shopping mall, where the world's top products are on display. Large-tonnage ships and high-performance electric outboard motors are his focus, and he hopes to reach cooperation with Chinese companies.
Nippon Paint Marine Coatings (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. exhibited the world's first advanced antifouling control (AFC) coating that does not contain biological inhibitors at the expo, which attracted the attention of buyers at home and abroad. Zhang Bao, the company's marketing director, said that green environmental protection has become a development trend in the marine coatings industry. Low environmental load antifouling products can reduce the adhesion of marine organisms and take into account shipping cost reduction and marine ecological protection.
During the expo, the signing ceremony of the joint industry-university-research cooperation project between Nippon Paint Marine Coatings and South China University of Technology on advanced antifouling coating technology was held simultaneously. Zhang Bao revealed that the two parties will integrate industrial and academic resources, focus on the research and development of high-performance, environmentally friendly marine anti-pollution control solutions, and assist the green transformation of the shipping industry.
Currently, the global shipping industry is competing in areas such as green fuel and smart shipping, and sustainable maritime innovation has become the core direction of industry transformation. The 3DX series three-phase asynchronous motor brought by Swedish electrical drive equipment manufacturer BEVI, the G10-40 electric outboard motor, and the new energy inland river full-turn pod propeller brought by Tianjin Feibo Technology Co., Ltd. became the focus of the exhibition.
Li Chen, regional manager of the South China Region of Tianjin Feibo Technology Co., Ltd.’s new energy ship division, said that the company has independently conquered key technologies such as motors and magnetic coupling seals that have been “stuck” overseas. "Exhibitions are our most important customer acquisition channel, contributing more than half of the company's business volume." Li Chen said that the company has participated in the Fujian International Marine Equipment Expo for many consecutive years, connecting with battery and hull supporting manufacturers here, and also gaining a large number of shipowners, shipyards and overseas purchasing customers.
The Organizing Committee of the 2026 Fourth Fujian International Marine Equipment Expo revealed on the 16th that 246 overseas companies have submitted a total of more than 1,000 clear procurement requirements.
According to Danny Lien, chairman of the Singapore Ship Supplies and Services Association, the maritime industry is currently undergoing profound changes, and continuous and close cooperation between suppliers and manufacturers is crucial to meeting these challenges. The expo provides a platform for exchanges and creates favorable conditions for the industry to carry out dialogue, exchange professional experience and establish lasting partnerships. (over)
