A view of the Cochin Shipyard|Image Credit: MUSTAFAH KK
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have actually signed an MoU to develop a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Shipbuilding Technology, authorities stated.
According to CUSAT authorities, CSL will offer 3.53 crore for the facility of the centre at the university school.
“Aimed at bridging the gap between the shipbuilding industry and academia, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) set up through CSL-CUSAT collaboration will focus on software development, skill development, upskilling, and digitisation,” the university stated in a news release.
“The Centre will provide state-of-the-art computing facilities and advanced marine software for research in Naval Architecture, CFD, FEA, and related areas, thereby promoting innovation in ship design, shipbuilding, and advanced ship analysis,” the release included.
CSL Managing Director Madhu S Nair turned over the MoU to the university Vice Chancellor Dr M Junaid Bushiri at a function held here on Friday.
The MoU was signed by the university Registrar Dr Arun A U, the release stated.
For the management and execution of CSR financing, the Vice Chancellor chose Dr Satheesh Babu P K, Associate Professor, Department of Ship Technology, as planner, and Assistant Professors Dr Manoj T Issac and Dr Rajesh P Nair as assistant organizers.
CSL and CUSAT authorities went to the event, the release stated.
Released on August 30, 2025
