Chosun University Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Receives President's Award from Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Equipment Research Institute

Chosun University Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering team (from left: Kim Dong-hyun, Yoo Dong-yoon, Lee Geon-wook, Lee Jung-heon, Jung Soo-min, Joo Ji-woon, Choi Nak-won) Photo by Chosun University.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] The team from the Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Chosun University (advised by Professor Jeong Se-min) announced on the 15th that they won the Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Equipment Research Institute Director’s Award at the ‘2nd Marine Police Vessel Design Competition.’

This competition was organized by the University Shipbuilding Society and hosted by the Korea Coast Guard, aiming to discover students’ innovative ideas for the development of patrol vessels. The award ceremony was held on the 7th at the Songdo Convensia in Incheon during the ‘Next-Generation Vessel Development Conference.’

The theme of the competition was prompted by the frequent appearance of foreign vessels in the Dokdo area, focusing on the concept design of a ‘500-ton class Dokdo-dedicated high-speed patrol vessel’ for the mission of protecting maritime sovereignty.

The team, consisting of graduate student Kim Dong-hyun and undergraduates Yoo Dong-yoon, Lee Geon-wook, Lee Jeong-heon, Jeong Soo-min, Joo Ji-woon, and Choi Nak-won from the Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Chosun University, carried out various basic designs such as estimating key specifications as engineers, selecting propulsion systems and engines, choosing onboard weapon systems, and performing 3D modeling for the high-speed vessel concept design.

In particular, the design vessel received high praise for applying the concept and equipment of an autonomous ship, called a ‘Smart Ship.’

Kim Dong-hyun, a student who participated in the competition, said, “It was a valuable time to directly design a patrol vessel as naval architecture and ocean engineering engineers in preparation for the future marine environment together with my team members. I will continue to study related fields and strive to produce better results.”

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