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Discussion on Marine Talent and Research Cooperation with the Norwegian Ambassador to Korea
Global Issues Discussed: Arctic Route, Offshore Wind Power, and Decarbonization in Shipping
On the July 8th, our university held a meeting with the Norwegian diplomatic delegation in Korea to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in education and research.
Norway, ranked fourth globally in ship ownership and known for its world-class shipbuilding and marine equipment technology, is a leading maritime nation that frequently places shipbuilding orders with Korea. Maritime cooperation between the two countries has been actively ongoing.
At the meeting held at the university’s main administration building, President Ryu Dong-geun and Norwegian Ambassador to Korea, Anne Kari Hansen Ovind, along with other key officials from both sides, discussed strategies for enhancing cooperation in nurturing top talent in the maritime field, alternative energy such as offshore wind power, shipping and logistics, and joint research on the Arctic route.
Particularly, the Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU) and the Norwegian delegation shared various strategies to promote marine education, including fostering global maritime talent and enhancing women’s participation in the field. Both sides agreed on the importance of Arctic research and decided to expand the scope of cooperation to promote joint research efforts on the Arctic route.
They also acknowledged the shared importance of decarbonizing global shipping and pledged to continue collaborative research on greenhouse gas reduction measures under the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
KMOU President Ryu Dong-geun stated, “To nurture outstanding talent who can thrive in the transitioning eco-friendly and smart maritime sector, we will work closely with Norway, which possesses advanced technologies in shipbuilding equipment and autonomous ships. Let us jointly promote new opportunities for the sustainable development of the marine ecosystem through Norway’s flagship maritime initiatives and interdisciplinary fields such as the Arctic route.”
Ambassador Anne Kari Hansen Ovind said, “We will strive to develop and operate joint programs that connect Norway’s various maritime policy agendas and enable excellent talents from Korea and Norway to advance into the global maritime sector. In connection with the Glocal University 30 initiative, we will actively support the establishment of a Korea-Norway Arctic Route Research Institute (tentative name) and the formation of the SEA-4 Alliance.”
The SEA-4 Alliance is a cooperative framework led by KMOU that brings together maritime education and research institutions across four regions: Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Through this initiative, KMOU aims to lead global maritime education and research, attract outstanding talent, and foster global ocean leaders.
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