Overview

Tianjin's marine equipment industry has grown rapidly in recent years, powered by leading enterprises and flagship projects that highlight strong innovation and a complete industrial chain.

By 2025, the sector reached a scale of 60 billion yuan ($8.55 billion). The industry clusters around five major segments: offshore oil and gas equipment, high‑tech vessels, port and waterway engineering equipment, seawater desalination systems, and marine energy utilization technologies.

Anchored in the Binhai New Area, this industrial hub brings together major players, including Offshore Oil Engineering Co, China Communications Construction Co, and Bomesc Offshore Engineering Co.

Competitive advantages

Tianjin's marine equipment industry enjoys three key advantages:

Robust policy support – Initiatives such as the Tianjin High‑End Equipment Industrial Chain Action Plan designate marine equipment as a priority sector, encouraging enterprises to expand R&D and upgrade technologies.

Complete industrial chain – The city has built a full cycle, from R&D and design through component production, assembly, and operations services, ensuring efficiency and resilience.

Strong industrial ecosystem – Universities such as Tianjin University and Nankai University provide a strong talent base. The Tianjin Marine Equipment Industry Talent Alliance includes 166 members with assets totaling 550 billion yuan. Institutes such as the Tianjin Research Institute for Water Transport Engineering and the Institute of Seawater Desalination and Multipurpose Utilization provide technical breakthroughs and support for standards. Binhai New Area has been approved as a national innovation cluster for marine engineering equipment, hosting over 500 enterprises and 14 national innovation platforms.