Department of Marine Engineering - Faculty of Engineering, KDU

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

The Department of Marine Engineering was first established in 1991 under the Director of Academic Studies as a separate department at the Kotelawala Defence Academy. Prior to its establishment, all students were enlisted in the Engineering branch of the Sri Lanka Navy and awarded bachelor’s degrees in Defence Studies based on a Mechanical Engineering background. Based on the emerging national requirements and evolving technologies acquired by the Sri Lanka Navy, the need was identified to establish an educational element that produces competent officers with a sound marine engineering background to serve, especially onboard various ships and other engineering establishments. As such, the Academy became the only governmental institution facilitating a degree programme in Marine Engineering in the country. Later on, the Bachelor’s degree offered by General Sir John Kotelawala University was upgraded to a four-year honors degree in Marine Engineering by adding more competitive Marine Engineering modules to its curriculum.The department currently offers Bachelor of Science in Engineering Honours degrees in two disciplines: BSc Eng (Hons) in Marine Engineering and BSc Eng (Hons) in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Accordingly, it has provided the opportunity for day-scholars to earn an internationally recognized Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering for the first time in Sri Lanka.The academia of the department is comprised of professional marine engineers who serve in the Sri Lanka Navy and academic and field experts who serve in local and international institutes and the maritime industry. The Head of Department post was reserved for a senior officer of the Sri Lanka Navy with a sound academic background, professional expertise, and experience in the field of marine engineering. Additionally, three engineers in the Sri Lanka Navy, who are qualified in the fields of Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture are being inducted as Lecturers in the department.The Department is facilitated with several laboratories , a Marine Diesel Engine Simulator, an Engineering Workshop, Design Laboratory, Computer Laboratory, Marine Laboratory, Hydrodynamics Laboratory and Inshore Petrol Craft (IPC) use by the Sri Lanka Navy. The Display Model Laboratory is equipped with different types of marine machinery and associated components that are dedicated towards illustrating practical sessions for the students. The engine simulator continues to provide resourceful professionals with practical knowledge about the operation and watch keeping practices of marine diesel engines and generators. The engineering workshop is equipped with a variety of conventional and sophisticated machineries to assist students to excel in various machining processes used in industry.

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