On 18 Jan., 2025, the world-first Hybrid ASD Tugboat with Hydrogen & Electric and named “QING DIAN TUO 1”has been launched. The ship was independently designed and built by Qingdao Port in Shandong province. The world's first "hydrogen battery plus liquid-cooled lithium battery" power model is used to create a new "fuel cell hybrid power plus green ecological mark" new ship type.

        As a major leap in promoting the extension of hydrogen energy application from "land" to "sea", the ship marks a new step in the innovation of China's hydrogen energy technology in the port barge industry, and also provides a "Chinese solution" for the green development of the global port and shipping industry.

        Leaders from owner company attended the ceremony.