Gyeongsang National University 'Nation's First LNG-Powered Fisheries Training Vessel at a National University' Groundbreaking Ceremony

Replacement for 'Saebada'... New 4200-ton Training Ship Scheduled for Delivery to University in November Next Year

Gyeongsang National University New Training Ship Groundbreaking Ceremony.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The College of Marine Science at Gyeongsang National University held a keel laying ceremony on the 14th at Daeseon Shipbuilding's Daedae Shipyard in Busan for the "nation's first eco-friendly LNG-powered fishing training vessel" (replacement ship for Saebadaho (999t)).

About 50 people attended the ceremony, including Kwon Soon-gi, President of Gyeongsang National University; Ahn Young-soo, Dean; Kim Moo-chan, Head of the Promotion Team; Ahn Jong-gap, Chairman of the Working Committee; Lee Soo-geun, CEO of Daeseon Shipbuilding; Park Tae-wook, Head of Production Headquarters; Yoon Bu-geun, Head of Inspection Headquarters at Korea Register (KR); and Yoo Hee-chul, Vice President of Korea Maritime Technology (supervisor).

This keel laying ceremony marks the process of placing the backbone of the LNG-powered fishing training vessel that will replace Gyeongsang National University's Saebadaho, symbolizing the actual start of shipbuilding.

The replacement training vessel for Gyeongsang National University is an eco-friendly "LNG-powered fishing training vessel (4200t class)" replacing the aging Saebadaho, which has exceeded 20 years of service. Its specifications are length 95.3m, width 15.4m, depth 8.4m, and draft 5.5m. The gross tonnage is 4239t, with a crew capacity of 110 people and a maximum speed of 16 knots.

President Kwon said, "Gyeongsang National University's marine science college training vessel is the Ministry of Education's first eco-friendly LNG-powered fishing training vessel, allowing students to conduct onboard training in a safer and more comfortable environment. It will also carry out practical and effective education using LNG training facilities, the first of their kind at a designated maritime education institution." He added, "This will be a great opportunity to contribute to the localization of shipbuilding equipment and facilities related to LNG fuel propulsion promoted by the government."

He continued, "With the keel laying ceremony today marking the start of full-scale construction, I ask for your cooperation to ensure the ship is delivered safely without any accidents, with the mindset of contributing to the training of future maritime personnel."

The LNG-powered eco-friendly fishing training vessel of Gyeongsang National University, built upon the block laid today, will be used to train competent personnel who will contribute to the development of the fisheries and marine industries. Equipped with all necessary functions and the latest facilities for practical navigation training, the ship is scheduled to be completed in November 2023 and delivered to the College of Marine Science at Gyeongsang National University.

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