Korea Maritime & Ocean University Officially Invites and Holds Welcome Ceremony for Dalian Maritime University Training Ship 'Yukun'
About 180 Students and Faculty from Dalian Maritime University Visit Busan… Mutual Visits Between Two Universities' Training Ships
2-Week Joint Training Including Simulated Navigation Training, Academic Seminars, and Marine Culture Experience
Building a Network to Foster Future Maritime Talent between Korea and China and Expanding Global Maritime Education Cooperation
Korea Maritime & Ocean University (President Ryu Dong-근) announced on the 30th that it has successfully concluded a two-week marine education and cultural exchange program by officially inviting the training ship 'Yukun' from China's Dalian Maritime University.
This exchange was planned to foster the next generation of global maritime talent based on the long-standing history of academic and human exchanges between the representative higher education institutions in maritime fields of Korea and China. The Dalian Maritime University training ship 'Yukun' entered the Port of Busan carrying a total of about 180 people, including students and crew members, and various joint training programs were held at the Adapting Campus of Korea Maritime & Ocean University and throughout Busan.
During their visit, students from both universities deepened their major knowledge by participating in state-of-the-art ship simulator practices, joint observation of marine safety training, and academic seminars on future eco-friendly smart ship technologies. In addition, they strengthened deep friendship and bonds between young maritime officers of both countries through marine sports experiences and Korean traditional culture exploration programs.
Ryu Dong-keun, President of Korea Maritime & Ocean University, said, "It was a meaningful time for young people from both countries who will grow into global maritime talents to exchange knowledge and culture on the common stage of the sea." He added, "We will continue to solidify global partnerships with leading maritime universities around the world and firmly establish our position as a maritime education hub in the Asia-Pacific region."