On July 9, 2025, the OCEANS Inaugural Symposium was held at 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, the University of Osaka) 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, the University of Osaka)
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, the University of Osaka)
	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” Katafumi Kawakubo (Assistant Professor, Osaka School of International Public Policy, the University of Osaka)
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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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.

Related Link

OCEANS Inaugural Symposium | The University of Osaka Liaison Office