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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.

Date
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Venue
The University of Osaka Convention Center, MO Hall
Program
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13:00 Opening remarks

Takeshi Omasa (Dean, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University)

Hayato Suga (Chairman, ClassNK)

13:20 Keynote Address

Arata Imai (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)

13:50 Talk: “Expectations for OCEANS” Slides

Hideyuki Ando (Managing Director, MTI Ltd.)

14:10 Talk: “Overview of the Joint Research Course” Slides

Atsuo Maki (Professor, Division of Global Architecture, Osaka University)

14:25 Activity Introduction 1: “Simulation of Ship Life Cycle Value Considering Uncertainty” Slides

Yoshihiko Maeda (MTI Ltd.)

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)

Activity Introduction 3: “Toward a Digital Twin for Hull Construction Based on Welding Mechanics Simulation” Slides

Akira Tatsumi (Associate Professor, The University of Osaka)

Activity Introduction 4: “Next-Generation Classification Services Enabled by AI and DX” Slides

Kimiya Ishibashi (Director, ClassNK Technical Research Center)

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)

Activity Introduction 6: “Global Supply Chains from the Perspective of Maritime Transport”

Yoshiaki Kawakubo (Lecturer, Osaka School of International Public Policy)

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

17:40 Closing remarks
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Talk: Overview of the Joint Research Course
Talk: Overview of the Joint Research Course (Prof. Maki)
Activity Introduction 2
Activity Introduction 2: Ship Design in the Age of Generative AI (Assoc. Prof. Ichinose)
Activity Introduction 3
Activity Introduction 3: Toward a Digital Twin for Hull Construction (Assoc. Prof. Tatsumi)
Organizer
Advanced Maritime System Design Joint Research Course, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Osaka
Co-organizers
Imabari Shipbuilding, Japan Marine United (JMU), ClassNK, MTI Ltd.