Korea Maritime and Ocean University Holds Graduation Ceremony for the College of Maritime Sciences
428 Bachelor Graduates with Navigator and Engineer Qualifications
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Korea Maritime and Ocean University (President Do Deok-hee) held the '2019 Academic Year First Semester College of Maritime Studies (72nd Class) Degree Conferment Ceremony' on the 29th at the university auditorium.
At the degree conferment ceremony, a total of 428 bachelor's degrees were awarded. The ceremony proceeded in the order of reading the Sea Charter, academic report, congratulatory speeches by the president and guests, graduates' remarks, awarding of degrees and university badges, hat tossing, and presentation of awards to outstanding graduates.
Male graduates of the College of Maritime Studies are required to serve mandatory boarding duty for three years after completing one month of basic military training following graduation, under the military service special system called the 'Reserve Officer Maritime Service System.'
Korea Maritime and Ocean University has been holding the College of Maritime Studies degree conferment ceremony about one month earlier than other colleges since 2009 due to military training.
The graduates have completed a specialized maritime education curriculum including onboard training over the past four years, and after graduation, more than 90% of them, excluding those commissioned as naval lieutenants, are expected to board merchant ships to gain practical experience and contribute to the development of Korea's shipping and maritime industries.
Hot Picks Today
As Samsung Falters, Chinese DRAM Surges: CXMT Returns to Profit in Just One Year
- "Most Americans Didn't Want This"... Americans Lose 60 Trillion Won to Soaring Fuel Costs
- Man in His 30s Dies After Assaulting Father and Falling from Yongin Apartment
- Samsung Union Member Sparks Controversy With Telegram Post: "Let's Push KOSPI Down to 5,000"
- "Why Make Things Like This?" Foreign Media Highlights Bizarre Phenomenon Spreading in Korea
President Do Deok-hee of Korea Maritime and Ocean University stated, "We will be a strong support for you so that you can feel a greater sense of identity as members of Korea Maritime and Ocean University outside the university walls," adding, "If you do not stop challenging yourself and self-development in the voyage of life toward a greater sea, your value will increase, and you will become a proud protagonist in maritime history."
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
