{"id":2391,"date":"2025-11-18T15:13:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clyachts.com\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=2391"},"modified":"2025-11-18T15:13:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:13:38","slug":"polyu-and-cheoy-lee-shipyards-forge-strategic-partnership-to-advance-alternative-powered-vessel-technology","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/clyachts.com\/zh-hans\/press-release\/polyu-and-cheoy-lee-shipyards-forge-strategic-partnership-to-advance-alternative-powered-vessel-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"PolyU and Cheoy Lee Shipyards forge strategic partnership to advance alternative-powered vessel technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\">The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Cheoy Lee Shipyards have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote research and innovation in artificial intelligence robotics, alternative-powered vessels and green materials. This collaboration aims to drive breakthroughs in electrical vessels, sustainable manufacturing technologies and renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The signing ceremony was held on the PolyU campus. The MoU was signed by Prof. Christopher CHAO, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, and Mr Martin LO, Director of Cheoy Lee Shipyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Christopher Chao remarked, \u201cPolyU is committed to advance cutting-edge research and promoting academic-industry collaboration. This partnership with Cheoy Lee Shipyards exemplifies the synergistic advantages of academia and industry, paving way for a new era of intelligent and sustainable vessels and reinforcing Hong Kong\u2019s leadership in green shipping.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\" data-block=\"slider\">\n  <div class=\"block__slider swiper\">\n    <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clyachts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PolyU-CLYachts-MOU-48.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clyachts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PolyU-CLYachts-MOU-44.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clyachts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PolyU-CLYachts-MOU-41.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clyachts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PolyU-CLYachts-MOU-36.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clyachts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PolyU-CLYachts-MOU-54.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clyachts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PolyU-CLYachts-MOU-56.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n    <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"swiper-pagination-article\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mr Martin Lo stated, \u201cThis collaboration marks a new milestone in the long-term partnership between PolyU and Cheoy Lee Shipyards. Our shared vision is to combine the university\u2019s research excellence with the shipyard\u2019s industry expertise to drive the future of shipbuilding and sustainable maritime development, moving towards smarter, greener and more sustainable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PolyU and Cheoy Lee Shipyards will collaborate on scientific research, testing environments and application scenarios, promoting comprehensive innovation and advancing sustainable maritime technologies and energy-efficient transportation. This partnership will inject strong momentum into Hong Kong\u2019s development as an international innovation and technology centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Cheoy Lee Shipyards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheoy Lee Shipyards, founded in 1870 and managed by the Lo family for four to five generations, has steadfastly upheld its dedication to the principles of innovation, superior engineering, and reliability in its products. With extensive expertise in constructing vessels using materials such as steel, aluminum, and composites, the shipyard is renowned for its ability to produce a wide range of both commercial and recreational vessels for the global market. 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