On June 18th, Jiangsu Tongyang Shipping Co., Ltd. and BMT Nigel Gee reached a strategic cooperation intention at the Seawork International exhibition site, witnessed by the UKTI and Seawork China delegations. Both parties will adhere to the principles of complementary advantages, mutual benefit, equality, voluntariness, and win-win development, with the goal of jointly creating a world-class shipbuilding enterprise and a world-class design institute. They will contribute to the construction of a sustainable and competitive shipbuilding industry, further enhancing the mutual support between the two parties in shipbuilding design and construction, and becoming the engine and source of promoting innovation in related industries.

Jiangsu Tongyang Shipping Co., Ltd.

The company was founded in 1956. After years of continuous development, Tongyang currently has 36 technical personnel with titles such as senior engineer and engineer, and more than 60 welders of various types. The company covers an area of 69000 square meters and has a production plant of 22000 square meters. The company has passed the ISO9001:2008 quality system certification and CCS classification society recognition, and has the qualification to build Class IV steel ships and Class I aluminum alloy ships. It is one of the largest and most promising shipbuilding enterprises in Jiangsu's inland rivers, and enjoys a good reputation in the shipbuilding industry.

BMT Nigel Gee

BMT Nigel Gee is a leading enterprise in the field of ship design, headquartered in Southampton, UK, with over 1300 design personnel. From the initial concept to the specific design and production, BMT provides a complete set of high-quality services for advanced professional boats. The company has an excellent performance record in the design of offshore wind power operation and maintenance ships, government ships, LNG powered ships, and yachts, with its own set of design standards. The designed boats are known for their excellent seaworthiness and high fuel efficiency.

UTKI and Seawork share common goals and ideals in promoting quality and technological progress in the shipbuilding industry between China and the UK, and enhancing the status of China's shipbuilding industry in the international maritime community. They have a good foundation for cooperation and broad strategic development prospects. At the ceremony, leaders from both sides delivered speeches, expressing great importance and confidence in future cooperation.