Updated：September 15, 2023
The unveiling ceremony of the 2023 China Zheng He Maritime Influence List was held in Cangzhou, Hebei Province on the evening of July 11th. The 11 major ranking categories were announced one by one, and 71 institutions, individuals, and events were honored.
Guests and representatives from relevant government departments, port and shipping enterprises, institutions, and industry associations gathered together to witness this honorable moment of the port and shipping industry.
Xu Zuyuan, the maritime goodwill ambassador of the IMO and the Director of the Expert Review Committee of China Zheng He Maritime Influence List, and Zhu Jianhua, the Vice President of the Waterborne Transport Research Institute, delivered speeches at the unveiling ceremony.
Since the registration began on March 31st, the 2023 China Zheng He Maritime Influence List selection campaign has received widespread attention from the industry, with nearly 300 applications received. Through online preliminary selection, expert re-election, and expert final selection, the final list of 11 major categories was announced at the unveiling ceremony.
Let's witness which institutions, figures, and events are honored on this year's influence list!
The 2023 China Zheng He Maritime Influence List (without ranking)
2022 Best Shipping Corporation
China Energy Shipping (Group) Co., Ltd.
Antong Holdings Co., Ltd.
2022 Most Popular Crew Training Institution
Dalian Maritime University (the School of Continuing Education)
Guangdong Ocean University
2022 Most Popular Crew Service Organization
Shipping Branch of China Dalian International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Maritime Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Senhai Maritime Service Co., Ltd.
2022 Most Popular Ship Management Company
Guangdong Yudean Shipping Co., Ltd.
Associated Maritime Company (Hong Kong) Limited
2022 Best Port and Terminal Corporation (Containers)
Tianjin Port Pacific International Container Terminal Co., Ltd.
2022 Best Grass-roots Maritime Safety Administration
Qingdao Communication Center, Northern Navigation Service Center, Maritime Safety Administration of the People's Republic of China
Cangzhou Dagang MSA
Top Ten Ships of the Year 2022
Xuelong-2 polar research ship
Tanghong ship
Xinjiuyuan ship
Shenhua 518 ship
Global 1200 ship
Heying ship
Haixun 09 maritime patrol ship
JY SHANGHAI ship
Mingzhuo ship
Shandong Weihe ship
Pioneers of Maritime Figures of the Year 2022
Zhang Tao, Luo Wei, Chen Xingming, Song Guozhong, Li Ying, Song Yin, "Tianya Pioneer" team of Yushan Maritime Beacon Service, Yuhuan Maritime Rescue Volunteer Team, Dou Zhengman, Yin Xiubing, Liu Yun, Ren Long, Song Jinbiao, Wang Xiaoguang, Ding Fei, Ding Yi, Bi Chongfeng.
Outstanding Seafarer of Maritime Figures of the Year 2022
Zhou Honghai, Mo Chao, Gao Yue, Ge Xin, Wang Feng, Ding Linna, Lv Ming, Cao Pengfei, Huang Xianyuan, Wu Men San, Feng Jianqun, Ni Di, Gong Binglu, Liu Yun, Ren Long, Song Jinbiao, Wang Xiaoguang, Ding Fei, Ding Yi.
Innovation Team of Maritime Figures of the Year 2022
"Blue Sun" optical compass team of CSIC Navigation
The design team of the mother ship for the "Jiaolong" manned submersible
Intelligent Navigation (Qingdao) Technology Co., Ltd.
Ship Mechatronics Integration Team of DMU
Shanghai Shipping Index Brand Creation Team
The research and application team of the key technology for the 400,000-ton ore ship passing through the deepwater route in the Bohai Sea
World-class port comprehensive evaluation report research team
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Shipping Leasing Department
Yihailan (Beijing) Data Technology Co., Ltd.
Manufacturing supervision team of the 62,000-DWT multi-purpose heavy lift vessel of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
Maritime Events of the Year 2022
The world's first double-wing powered sail VLCC "New Yidun" was officially named and delivered in Dalian
"One-time Pilotage" for Ships Entering and Leaving Dapeng Bay in Shenzhen and Hong Kong
IMO approves Beidou message service system to join the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Proposal for Promoting the Maritime Spirit in the New Era
China's first self-developed fishing and processing ship was successfully delivered
The launching of the third aircraft carrier "Fujian" in China
China's export container freight index hit a record high
The overall scale of deepwater channel in China has ranked first in the world
Five Departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued the Opinions on Accelerating the Green and Intelligent Development of Inland Vessels
150th anniversary of China Merchants Group
