Korea Maritime and Ocean University discusses international cooperation with IAMU secretary-general

Korea Maritime and Ocean University said Prof. Takeshi Nakazawa, secretary-general of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), visited the campus Wednesday to discuss expanding cooperation in international maritime education and developing future maritime talent.

The visit was arranged after the university was elected Asia-Pacific-Oceania regional representative of IAMU, with the aim of strengthening cooperation among maritime education institutions in the region. The meeting at the university's main administration building was attended by President Ryu Dong-geun, Academic Affairs Director Lee Sang-deuk, Planning Director Oh Gwang-seok and Maritime College Dean Park Young-su. Participants exchanged views with Nakazawa on the role of IAMU regional representative universities and ways to expand international cooperation among member institutions.

Both sides agreed particularly on the importance of international cooperation in adapting maritime education and training systems to the International Maritime Organization's shipping decarbonization policy and advances in eco-friendly and autonomous vessel technology, as well as the need to develop specialized professionals to lead the future maritime industry.

"Building on close cooperation with IAMU, we will nurture global maritime talent suited to the era of green and digital transformation, and expand education and research collaboration among member universities," President Ryu said.

IAMU is an international university consortium of major maritime education and research institutions worldwide, working to improve the quality of maritime education and training, promote joint international research, and strengthen cooperation among member universities.