Qingdao “Blue Granary” – Large-Scale Intelligent Deep-Sea Aquaculture Vessel

Problem and implemented solution

The challenge addressed by Qingdao “Blue Granary” is the growing need for sustainable and large-scale deep-sea aquaculture to meet global demand for high-quality seafood. Traditional aquaculture practices struggle to scale, are limited by coastal space, and face environmental challenges. The solution implemented is the world’s first 100,000-ton intelligent fishery vessel, “Guoxin-1.” This vessel revolutionizes offshore aquaculture by creating a controlled and scalable environment for fish farming, with automated systems for water management, feeding, oxygenation, and waste management, ensuring sustainable, large-scale fish production far from coastal areas.

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China
Nomination

Climate And Environmental Technologies

Topic

Technologies for the healthy environment

Estimated duration of implementation

The development and deployment of “Guoxin-1” took approximately 3 years, from initial planning and feasibility studies to full-scale deployment. Future vessels of this type are expected to have faster implementation timelines, approximately 1.5 to 2 years.

Implementation geography

The “Guoxin-1” vessel is designed for deployment in deep-sea regions off the coast of China, but the model is scalable for international use in various marine regions worldwide.

Description of competitive advantages

The “Guoxin-1” vessel stands out as the world’s first 100,000-ton intelligent aquaculture platform, providing a fully scalable and closed system for deep-sea fish farming. Its advanced automation technology, which includes systems for water quality monitoring, oxygenation, and feeding, enables efficient and sustainable production far from coastal areas, minimizing environmental impact. The vessel’s large-scale production capacity, combined with its innovative approach to aquaculture, positions it as a leader in the field of industrial deep-sea fish farming, offering a high-quality solution for the growing global demand for seafood.

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