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OCEANS Inaugural Symposium
On July 9, 2025, the OCEANS Inaugural Symposium was held at the The University of Osaka Convention Center. With participants from a wide range of backgrounds—including maritime professionals, industry, research institutions, and students—the event concluded successfully thanks to the support of many attendees. The panel discussion brought together diverse perspectives from both industry and academia, fostering constructive discussions toward the future development of the maritime industry.
13:00 |
Opening remarks
Takeshi Omasa (Dean, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University) Hayato Suga (Chairman, ClassNK) |
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13:20 |
Keynote Address
Arata Imai (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) |
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13:50 |
Talk: “Expectations for OCEANS”
Slides
Hideyuki Ando (Managing Director, MTI Ltd.) |
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14:10 |
Talk: “Overview of the Joint Research Course”
Slides
Atsuo Maki (Professor, Division of Global Architecture, Osaka University) |
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14:25 |
Activity Introduction 1: “Simulation of Ship Life Cycle Value
Considering Uncertainty”
Slides
Yoshihiko Maeda (MTI Ltd.) |
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14:40 | Break | |
15:00 |
Activity Introduction 2: “Ship Design in the Age of Generative AI”
Slides
Yasuo Ichinose (Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Osaka University) |
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Activity Introduction 3: “Toward a Digital Twin for Hull
Construction Based on Welding Mechanics Simulation”
Slides
Akira Tatsumi (Associate Professor, The University of Osaka) |
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Activity Introduction 4: “Next-Generation Classification Services
Enabled by AI and DX”
Slides
Kimiya Ishibashi (Director, ClassNK Technical Research Center) |
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Activity Introduction 5: “Direct Combustion Use of Carbon-Free Fuels
such as Hydrogen and Ammonia”
Fumihiro Akamatsu (Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Osaka) |
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Activity Introduction 6: “Global Supply Chains from the Perspective
of Maritime Transport”
Yoshiaki Kawakubo (Lecturer, Osaka School of International Public Policy) |
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16:20 | Break | |
16:30 |
Panel Discussion: “What will OCEANS undertake and achieve?”
Moderator: Hideyuki Ando (Managing Director, MTI Ltd.) Panelists: Representatives from JMU, Imabari Shipbuilding, ClassNK, and The University of Osaka |
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17:40 | Closing remarks |