Cheoy Lee Shipyards and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote research and innovation in artificial intelligence robotics, alternative-powered vessels and green materials. The collaboration aims to drive breakthroughs in electrical vessels, sustainable manufacturing technologies and renewable energy.

Martin Lo, Director of Cheoy Lee Shipyards, and Professor Christopher Chao, PolyU’s Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation), signed the MoU on the PolyU campus. The two parties will collaborate on scientific research, testing environments and application scenarios, promoting innovation and advancing sustainable maritime technologies and energy-efficient transportation.

Christopher Chao (PolyU) and Martin Lo (Cheoy Lee)

Lo stated: “This collaboration marks a new milestone in the long-term partnership between PolyU and Cheoy Lee Shipyards. Our shared vision is to combine the university’s research excellence with the shipyard’s industry expertise to drive the future of shipbuilding and sustainable maritime development, moving towards smarter, greener and more sustainable growth.”

Chao added: “PolyU 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’s leadership in green shipping.”

Martin Lo (Cheoy Lee)

Cheoy Lee Shipyards, which includes the Cheoy Lee and CL Yachts brands of motoryachts, recently staged the world premiere of the Cheoy Lee 130 Explorer at the 66^th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where it also displayed the CLB72 and CLB65 flybridge motoryachts. It also presented Cheoy Lee’s Discovery Series of long-range, steel-hulled explorer yachts.

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