CDSA Shines at Bergen, Fostering Global Collaboration
In the days leading up to the 29th Bergen International Diving Seminar, Ms. Chen Liping, Vice President and Secretary-General of the China Diving and Salvage Association (CDSA), led a delegation in a series of productive pre-conference exchanges in Bergen, Norway.
The delegation, which also included Ms. Dong Xuanxuan, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation and Maritime Affairs Department, along with CDSA Standing Council members Mr. Liu Shilong, General Manager of TEDA SeaStar Shipping Engineering Co., Ltd., and Ms. Li Zhenci, General Manager of Qingdao Pacific Diving and Technology Co. Ltd., engaged in comprehensive discussions to gain insights into Norway's advanced expertise in diving equipment, scientific innovation, training systems, and corporate operations.
The visits focused on Norway's mature diving industry ecosystem and technological achievements. The itinerary included meetings with the seminar organizer, NUI, the Diver Education Department of the Western Norway University of Applied Science, and the local diving contractor IMC Diving.
During the meeting with NUI, the parties exchanged overviews of their respective activities and held constructive dialogues on international trends in underwater operations and potential future collaboration. Following the meeting, Vice President Chen presented NUI with a CDSA emblem and toured their hyperbaric chambers and testing facilities.
At the Diver Education of the Western Norway University of Applied Science, Mr. Finn Hansen provided a detailed introduction to the university's diving education curriculum and guided the delegation on a tour of the training facilities. Vice President Chen also presented the university with a CDSA emblem.
The visit to IMC Diving included an inspection of their operational equipment, allowing the delegation to gain in-depth understanding of Norwegian practices in extreme environment diving equipment application and project management.
Participation in the 29th Bergen International Diving Seminar
On November 4-5, the CDSA delegation, led by Vice President Chen Liping, attended the 29th Bergen International Diving Seminar. Organized by NUI, the event gathered 240 representatives from 19 countries. CDSA's participation as the sole Chinese delegation marked a significant milestone in its engagement on the global stage.
She emphasized that China's substantial investments in offshore wind power, cross-sea bridges, and sub-sea pipelines – driven by the national "Marine Power" strategy and the "Belt and Road" initiative – present vast opportunities for the global underwater operations market.
Vice President Chen also put forward-looking proposals for international collaboration: 1) Co-building a flagship exchange platform with NUI; 2) Share Knowledge and Technology; 3) Open doors to markets; 4) Standard and Safety Mutual Learning.
An attendee remarked, "Ms. Chen Liping's presentation was excellent. It not only introduced CDSA to the world but also showcased the vitality and opportunities within the Chinese diving and salvage industry." Following the speech, participants engaged with the CDSA delegation on topics including diving medical training and China's saturation diving capabilities.
This series of intensive exchanges and participation in the prestigious Seminar significantly elevated CDSA's international profile. It successfully projected an image of China's diving and salvage industry as open, cooperative, and professional, laying a solid foundation for deeper, practical international collaboration in the future.