Korea Maritime University held a memorandum of understanding ceremony at the university headquarters on September 10, 2026 and signed an MOU aimed at advancing future industries and contributing to the local community. The signing of this agreement is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of each institution and build a more robust marine industry ecosystem.
Korea Maritime University signed an MOU with the Korea Maritime and Fisheries Training Institute, the Busan Port Pilots Association, J Eco Energy, and OSI Lab for mutual cooperation and strengthened collaboration in the offshore wind energy sector.
The MOU with the Korea Maritime and Fisheries Technology Institute, the Busan Port Pilots Association, J Eco Energy, and OSI Lab was concluded for mutual cooperation and development, with the main goal of identifying joint projects related to the development of mega-scale offshore wind installation vessels of the 18MW class.
To this end, the university will focus on developing environmentally friendly technology for offshore wind installation vessels using AI and will cooperate in improving design technology. The Korea Maritime and Fisheries Technology Institute will develop design technology to improve the safety, workability, and maintainability of offshore wind installation vessels. The Busan Port Pilots Association will support the safe operation of Korean-type offshore wind installation vessels, or K-WTIV. J Eco Energy and OSI Lab will cooperate in the construction and operation of Korean-type offshore wind installation vessels, provision of core equipment and technology for offshore wind energy projects, and support for technology development and patent mapping for Korean-type offshore wind installation vessels.
Do Deok-hee, president of Korea Maritime University, said, "It would not be wrong to say that our nation's economic growth began at sea," and added, "The marine sector, which has boundless potential, will certainly serve as a driving force for future industry growth." He emphasized, "Through organic cooperation with partner institutions, we will expand the foundation for future growth and cultivate marine talent that can lead the global market."
Original Korean article: Kuki News
English brief by Korea Wind Intelligence, koreawindintel.com
