Event Background
In August 2022, five ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the Cruise and Yacht Equipment and Industry" (MIIT Lian Zhuang Zhuang [2022] No. 101), explicitly proposing to strengthen yacht R&D and design capabilities, enhance technical levels and construction quality, and vigorously develop yachts for mass consumption. Simultaneously, the "Overall Plan for the Construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port" entrusts Hainan with the important mission of building a pilot reform and development zone for the yacht industry and the "Hainan International Design Island." Hosting the Hainan International Yacht Design Competition is of great significance for connecting the supply and demand channels of the yacht industry, promoting synergistic industrial development, striving to build a design, research, and study base for yachts and related industries, attracting and cultivating more outstanding design talents to serve the yacht industry in Sanya and across China, and promoting the global design industry chain cluster.
Competition Purpose: Facing the future, yacht design leads industry development.
Competition Vision: Making yacht design serve people's lives.
Core Values: Design for a better life, constructing the beauty of harmony between humanity and nature.
Empowerment: Insight into technological progress and social change, inspiring creativity and inspiration, discovering new futures in yacht design.
Integration: Integrating design into life, creating new ways of social living.
Harmony: Constructing the beauty of harmonious development between humanity and nature, making aesthetics practical.
Entry Requirements
(I)Participants must be the designer or owner of the submitted work, and the work must have no intellectual property disputes with any other party. The same entry can only be submitted to one track.
(II)Special Statement: The use of OPEN AI, ChatGPT, or other AI software for designing competition entries is not permitted.
(III)Work Evaluation Board:[[This board will be used by judges for scoring; therefore, no author information must appear on this board.]]{.underline}
Compile the content of the entry (design renderings, design description, layout plans, etc.) according to the format in Attachment 4 "Work Evaluation Board" into a vertical board (Size: A0; Resolution: 150dpi). File size should not exceed 20MB, submitted in JPG format, named: "Author Name + Track X + Evaluation Board + Sequence Number" (e.g., ZhangSan Track1 EvaluationBoard01).
Participants should showcase the design work from multiple angles as much as possible, including but not limited to exterior views, interior views, overall views, detail views, etc.
(IV)Work Display Board: [[This board will be used for external promotion and display at the boat show; therefore, author information needs to be displayed on this board.]]{.underline}
Produce according to the format in Attachment 5 "Work Display Board". Except for the uniformly designated area at the bottom, no author information should appear elsewhere on the board. File size should not exceed 20MB, submitted in JPG format, named: "Author Name + Track X + Display Board + Sequence Number" (e.g., ZhangSan Track2 DisplayBoard02).
(V)Work Display Video (Optional), video format MP4, duration not exceeding 5 minutes.
(VI)No watermarks, or symbols/content unrelated to the work description, may appear on any submitted work boards. Work boards must not contain content with political overtones or suspected commercial advertising. If the design scheme applies new materials, technologies, energy sources, processes, or AI intelligent systems (referring to the yacht's functions themselves, not design tools), this should be fully described in the Work Description.
(VII)Each participant can submit a maximum of 1 entry per track; collectively created works may have no more than 5 authors (inclusive), listed in order on the registration form.
For collective works that advance to the Semi-Final, the "Authorization Letter" must be uploaded upon submission.
(VIII)Competition Tracks
1.Track 1: Catamaran Leisure Yacht (Total Length 50 feet, ±5 feet) ,Traditional Powered Yacht，suitable for family vacations.
1.1Design Requirements
Power System：New energy systems such as pure electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and hybrid power are encouraged, with fast charging/battery swapping capabilities and support for solar auxiliary power supply.
Intelligent Systems： It is recommended to be equipped with AI intelligent navigation, voice control, automatic berthing, and intelligent security systems, supporting remote control and fault diagnosis.
Eco-friendly Materials：Green materials such as recyclable materials, bio-based composite materials, low-carbon materials or aluminum are recommended.
Layout Optimization： In addition to basic functions, deformable spaces (e.g., a salon convertible to a home theater, a foldable open kitchen) are suggested to improve space utilization.
Exterior Design：Integration of local cultural elements such as Hainan Li nationality totems, ocean waves and coconut groves is encouraged, or a futuristic streamlined design can be adopted to enhance visual recognition.
1.2 [Customer Needs Background]
"I am a young entrepreneurial mother from Sanya, who loves the ocean and life equally. I dream of such a scene: on a weekend morning, my family of three sets sail from Clear Water Bay, and the yacht glides silently into the coral reef sea area known as the 'Glass Sea'. The propellers are almost silent, not disturbing the colorful schools of fish underwater. My child will excitedly lie on the marine observation window by the ship's side, watching clownfish darting among sea anemones.
In the evening, as the setting sun dyes the sea golden, we will have a small family barbecue on the flybridge deck. The retractable roof of the convertible salon slowly opens, instantly transforming it into an open-air starry sky theater. We snuggle on eco-friendly sofas made of recycled coconut wood and aluminum frames, watching a movie. The built-in AI environmental system automatically adjusts the air flow in the cabin according to the sea breeze, and the soft ambient light strips with Li brocade patterns slowly light up, creating a warm atmosphere. My husband likes to wake up the AI assistant on the bridge with his voice to inquire about the best fishing spots for the next day. The system will plan a surprising morning fishing route for us based on tidal and marine data.
This yacht is not merely a vessel; it is our key to family happiness, our mobile home under Hainan's blue skies and seas.”
Track 2: Super Yachts - Power Yachts of 100 feet (30 meters) and above | Ocean-Going Intelligent Expedition Yachts
2.1 Design Requirements
Power and Endurance：With transoceanic endurance capacity, the range is not less than 5,000 nautical miles
Intelligence and Safety：It is recommended to be equipped with AI navigation assistance system, automatic obstacle avoidance, unmanned engine room, telemedicine rescue module, and support full-coverage satellite interconnection.
Exploration Equipment：Standard with submersible storage compartment, diving equipment library and Adventure assault boat; small scientific research submersibles or seabed sampling robots are optional.
Space and Style：Convertible functional areas (e.g., a theater convertible to a conference room, a swimming pool convertible to a dance floor) are encouraged, integrating Southeast Asian tropical style and Chinese garden elements.
Green Technology：Low-carbon technologies such as photovoltaic decks, wind-assisted propulsion and gray water recycling systems are recommended.
2.2 [Owner's Aspirations · New Chapter]
"As an industrialist rooted in Hainan, I am deeply inspired by the spirit of Huang Daopo—she innovated techniques and pushed Hainan's cotton textile technology to a new height. I expect this yacht to also embody the Chinese national spirit of diligence and innovation, becoming a mobile maritime cultural post connecting tradition and the future.
I often imagine such a picture: when distinguished guests step into the reception room on the main deck, they are greeted by a background wall made of Hainan huanghuali wood interwoven with modern luminous wall surfaces. The pattern is inspired by the Li brocade inherited by Huang Daopo, and the ancient totems take on a new look under the projection of intelligent light and shadow. We drink tea and meet friends here, discuss cooperation, with the boundless South China Sea outside the window. When the yacht sails to the Xisha sea area, the stern platform slowly opens to release a light submersible, carrying guests deep into the mysterious blue to explore the coral reefs. Beside the infinity pool on the upper deck, the pool water seems to merge with the distant sea and sky. At night, this place can be instantly transformed into an open-air salon with holographic projection, presenting a visual feast spanning the East and the West.
I would prefer the 'Innovation Workshop' cabin on the ship to use AR technology to interactively showcase the evolution from ancient textiles to modern marine technology, passing the torch of innovation to the younger generation boarding the vessel. At this moment, the spirit embodied by the yacht can cleanse the fatigue from my body and mind, sparking infinite reveries about the future.
This yacht is not only a tool for ocean navigation, but also a maritime banner that promotes national wisdom, explores the unknown and fulfills corporate social responsibility."
Judging Criteria
Total score is 100 points, comprising: Originality, Forward-looking Concept, Aesthetic Practicality, Interior Layout Rationality and Feasibility, Green Sustainability, Functional Innovation Highlights, and Cultural Value (60 points), Defense/Presentation (30 points), and Final Design Feedback Optimization (10 points). The final ranking score will be composed of the Preliminary Review Score (60%), Defense/Presentation (30%), and Design Feedback Optimization (10%). Specific implementation follows the "Third Hainan International Yacht Design Competition Work Judging Method".
