On the morning of May 15, Rongcheng Xinbang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. held a grand keel-laying ceremony for the "Wei Zhi Gang Wan Yi Hao" cruise ship, built for Weihai Haile Blue Trunk Line Tourism Co., Ltd. Leaders and guests from Weihai Municipal Transportation Bureau, Weihai Port and Shipping Affairs Service Center, Weihai Economic and Technological Development Zone Emergency Management Bureau, Weihai Economic and Technological Development Zone Culture and Tourism Management Service Center, Weihai Economic and Technological Development Zone Jiulongwan Park Management Service Center, and China Classification Society (CCS) Shidao Office attended the event, witnessing this important moment.

At 9:48 am, the keel-laying ceremony officially began with the host's enthusiastic opening remarks. The host introduced the attending leaders to the guests, creating a warm and solemn atmosphere.

Qin Huawei, chairman of Weihai Haile Blue Trunk Line Tourism Co., Ltd., delivered the first speech. He reviewed the project's preparation and construction process, expressed his sincere gratitude for the support and efforts of all parties, and expressed confidence in the market prospects of the "Wei Zhi Gang Wan Yi Hao" after its launch.

Following this, the general manager of Shandong Haicheng Aquatic Products Group Co., Ltd. gave a speech, stating that the keel-laying of the "Wei Zhi Gang Wan Yi Hao" cruise ship is a key milestone in Xinbang Shipbuilding's development, representing the company's years of technological accumulation and innovative breakthroughs. He expressed sincere gratitude to the design team, construction personnel, and partners involved in the project, wishing the cruise ship a safe and successful journey.

A leader from the China Classification Society (CCS) Shidao Office offered their heartfelt congratulations on the keel-laying. As the plan review and construction inspection unit for the ship, they adhered to the principles of independence, impartiality, and honesty from pre-contract services to the project's construction, providing technical oversight and innovative support to inject professional strength into the integration of the shipbuilding industry and tourism economy. They pledged to provide even higher standards for shipbuilding in the future and wished the "Wei Zhi Gang Wan Yi Hao" a successful launch and prosperous operation.

A member of the Party group of the Weihai Municipal Transportation Bureau and a leader from the Weihai Port and Shipping Affairs Service Center delivered a speech, offering warm congratulations on the keel-laying and fully affirming the project's smooth progress. They emphasized that this project is an important achievement in the integration of the marine economy and tourism industry in the Economic Development Zone. They stated that they will continue to provide quality services to enterprises, support the development of marine tourism and the shipbuilding industry, and contribute to the high-quality development of Weihai's marine economy.

Following the speeches, the leaders present jointly cut the ribbon for the keel-laying ceremony and held a meaningful ship-blessing ceremony. The host read a blessing text focusing on the name of the "Wei Zhi Gang Wan Yi Hao," corporate culture, and auspicious meanings, expressing blessings and expectations for the cruise ship.

The highlight of the ceremony followed—the bottle-breaking ceremony. Leaders from the Weihai Municipal Transportation Bureau and the Weihai Port and Shipping Affairs Service Center were invited to perform this traditional Western ceremony. With the crisp sound of breaking glass and the sound of firecrackers, the atmosphere reached its peak. Subsequently, the "Wei Zhi Gang Wan Yi Hao" gently launched, smoothly gliding onto the water, beginning its journey.

The "Wei Zhi Gang Wan Yi Hao" has an overall length of 45 meters and a width of 12 meters, with a design passenger capacity of 319 people. Positioned as a leisure sightseeing vessel, the ship has three floors with complete facilities, a spacious public area, and offers diverse services including dining, meetings, leisure, and entertainment to meet the needs of business, cultural events, and leisure tourism.

During the construction of the "Wei Zhi Gang Wan Yi Hao," Rongcheng Xinbang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. placed great importance on the project, fully leveraging its technological advantages to establish a professional technical and management team. They strictly controlled each process, adhering to standards at every stage, pursuing excellence and craftsmanship to ensure the quality of the ship. This earned praise and recognition from the ship owner and inspection departments, showcasing Xinbang Shipbuilding's construction strength and innovation in cruise ships.