A fruitful Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) 2024 held to uplift both degree programmes offered by Department of Marine Engineering

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August 21, 2024
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On August 15, 2024, the Department of Marine Engineering at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) hosted its Department Industry Consultative Board meeting in the FDSS Board Room. This significant event brought together 20 esteemed professionals from both the academic and maritime industry sectors to discuss and align the department’s academic programs with the evolving needs of the maritime industry.

The Consultative Board meeting aimed to foster collaboration between academia and industry, ensuring that KDU’s Marine Engineering curriculum remains relevant and cutting-edge. Further, the professionals given various insights on uplifting both Marine and Naval Architecture & Marine degree programmes. The professionals in attendance, representing various maritime organizations and institutions, shared their insights on current industry trends, technological advancements, and workforce demands. Their feedback is instrumental in shaping the department's strategic direction, course offerings, and research initiatives.

This collaboration highlights KDU’s commitment to producing graduates who are not only academically proficient but also equipped with the practical skills necessary to excel in the maritime industry. By engaging with industry experts, the Department of Marine Engineering continues to enhance the quality of its educational programs, ensuring that its students are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the global maritime sector.

The Industry Participants are as follows.

Prof JP Karunadasa - Kotelawala Defence University

Prof Indika Perera - University of Moratuwa

Dr. WK Wimalsiri - SLIIT

Dr. Priyantha Bandara - SLIIT

Mr. Sanjeewa Jayathilake - CDPLC

Mr. Thisara Hewawasam - CPLC

Mr. Jagath A Kumara - Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Mr. Sriyan S Hewawasam - Marine Surveyor - American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Mr. Eranga Jayathilake - CDPLC

Mr. Lewin Dearborn Samarasinghe - MAN Energy Solutions

Mr. Ruwantha De Seram - Nikini Automation Pvt Ltd

Mr. Chathura Gunasekara - Dimo PLC

Mr. Jostien Viksund - Jostein Viksund Design & Model Center (Pvt) Ltd

Dr. Awantha Gunarathne - Mahasen Marine Pvt Ltd

Mr. Gamini B Herath - Boat Building Technology Improvement Institute Lanka 

Cmde(E) Hasantha Dassanaike - Sri Lanka Navy

Mr. R Manoranjan - CDPLC

Mr. Gayan Perera - Lloyds Registry

Mr. Eranga Peiris - Dhanusha Marine Pvt Ltd

Mr. Earling Viksund - Jostein Viksund Design & Model Center (Pvt) Ltd