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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Christening and Launch Ceremony in Shimonoseki for Training Ship OSHIMA MARU Built for Oshima College

2022-10-14

TOKYO, Oct 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, today held a christening and launch ceremony for the OSHIMA MARU, a training ship for National Institute of Technology (Kosen), Oshima College. The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant at MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The handover is scheduled for March 2023, following completion of interior work and sea trials. The new vessel will go into service providing students with practical training in ocean navigation, and conducting surveys and experiments related to operations and the ocean.Christening and Launch Ceremony of OSHIMA MARUThe OSHIMA MARU is the fourth-generation training vessel for the school, and the first new ship in 29 years, since 1993. This is the second vessel Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has built for the school, following the third-generation training ship currently in operation. From the standpoint of convenience and security, the new ship features a dedicated area for female students, as well as elaborate interior lighting and design, and a comfortable learning and living environment. The vessel also has functions that allow it to serve as a support ship during disasters, such as supplying outboard water and electricity, transport of relief supplies, and providing accommodations.Consideration has also been given to ease of use, including a multipurpose toilet and sick bay located near the ship entrance, and fewer level differences within the ship to allow for smooth movement. Further, the ship is equipped with an electric propulsion system and lithium-ion batteries, which is expected to provide energy efficiency through parallel operation with the onboard generators, a reduced environmental load by running exclusively on batteries near shore, and a better living environment from reduced inboard noise and vibration.Going forward, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to support its customers and the advancement of society by building ships with exceptional fuel efficiency and environmental performance, and that contribute to the training of next-generation maritime officers, and oceanographic surveys.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad Welcomes New Batch of Trainees for Industrial Training

2022-06-15

KUCHING, MALAYSIA, Jun 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB), a civil engineering specialist, is pleased to welcome a new batch of trainees from Institut Latihan Perindustrian Kota Samarahan (ILPKS), Sarawak, to the Company for physical training as part of the industrial training programme in their final year.Rosland bin Othman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SCIBILPKS was established by the Department of Manpower under the Ministry of Human Resources in 1999, to meet the needs of Malaysia's skilled workforce by providing vocational training at the intermediate level with specialisation in high-tech fields and in-line with the need for technological developments in the manufacturing sector.The trainees were accepted into the programme following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the SCIB and ILP Kota Samarahan in October 2020. The MoU gives opportunities for industrial students to undergo training; offers industrial instructors places for industrial attachment training; offer job opportunities to qualified Institut Latihan Jabatan Tenaga Manusia graduates and offers short-term courses to SCIB employees who want to upgrade their skills.At the ILPKS Convocation Ceremony today, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SCIB, Encik Rosland bin Othman, said, "Professional management on human capital is what we strive to do in SCIB. The younger generations are the future of any institution and even the country and that is why we must focus on the youth as they are the foundation of our society.""We provide them with a platform to learn and grow, thus giving them better understanding of their craft and the industry. Employment shall be given to promising students as well. We also believe that providing opportunity for our employees to expand their knowledge, expertise and experience with the course."Over the years, SCIB has trained approximately 179 trainees with specific skillsets such as engineering, accounting, business management and construction, while pursuing their certification, diploma and degree. These skillsets allowed the trainees to be employed in their chosen careers. Several trainees had the opportunity to be a part of the SCIB family.Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd: 9237 [BURSA: SCIB], scib@scib.com.my, http://scib.com.my Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)