Uyeno Transtech Concludes Comprehensive Agreement with Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology, Holds Signing Ceremony
Shipping company Uyeno Transtech signed a comprehensive agreement with Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology to collaborate on fostering next-generation talent in the maritime and industrial sectors.
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Uyeno Transtech Ltd. (Headquarters: Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director, Chairman & President CEO: Takashi Uyeno) has concluded a comprehensive agreement regarding industry-academia collaboration with the National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology (Location: Osakikamijima-cho, Toyota-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture; Principal: Makoto Henmi), and held a signing ceremony at the college on April 21.
Scene from the signing ceremony: From left, Principal Henmi of Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology, Chairman & President CEO Uyeno of Uyeno Transtech
This agreement promotes mid-to-long-term collaboration centered on education, research, and personnel exchange, with the aim of fostering talent to lead the next generation in maritime and industrial fields. It was concluded with the goal of combining the practical knowledge possessed by the company with the educational capabilities cultivated by the institution, thereby leading to more effective talent development directly connected to the real world.
Through initiatives based on this agreement, Uyeno Transtech and Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology will further deepen their industry-academia collaboration toward developing talent in next-generation maritime and industrial fields. By maintaining continuous collaboration, they will serve as a bridge between education and industry, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
■ Main Content of the Comprehensive Agreement
- Collaboration on talent development through education, research, and personnel exchange
- Creation of practical educational opportunities to provide learning suited to the real world
- Personnel exchange to deepen mutual understanding
- Other initiatives contributing to the achievement of the agreement's objectives
■ Comments from Representatives
- Takashi Uyeno, Representative Director, Chairman & President CEO, Uyeno Transtech Ltd.
Upon the conclusion of this comprehensive agreement, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and respect to everyone at the Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology, who have devoted themselves to talent development primarily in the maritime field for many years.
The history of education cultivated in Osakikamijima and the philosophy of "supporting industry by developing people" deeply resonate with our company, which has continued its business based on "human resources" since its founding.
Using this agreement as a starting point, we hope to work with the school to support the growth of each young person who will shape the future. At the same time, we will expand opportunities for students to feel closer to the frontline and specifically envision their futures, while our company also learns from the educational frontline and continues to evolve as an enterprise.
- Makoto Henmi, Principal, National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology
The Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology has signed a comprehensive agreement with Uyeno Transtech Ltd., a company that has led the shipping industry for many years.
Collaborating with a company that boasts over 150 years of history and achievements since its founding is deeply significant for our school.
Through this agreement, we will further promote the enhancement of educational content and the development of next-generation talent in shipping and manufacturing. In the midst of significant changes in the social environment, such as the declining birthrate, I am confident that the strong support from the company will provide great vitality to the development of our school's education. With deep respect and gratitude to the company, our school will dedicate itself to developing capable individuals who contribute to society.
■ About Uyeno Transtech Ltd.
Uyeno Transtech Ltd. is a core shipping company of the Uyeno Group (Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), which consists of 37 companies engaged in the transport, storage, and sales of petroleum and chemical products essential to industry and civic life, as well as solar business and marine environment business. Since its founding in 1869, it has been involved in the maritime transport of petroleum and petrochemical products, contributing to the development of society.
URL: https://www.uyeno-group.co.jp/
■ About National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology
The National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology is a national college of technology that develops specialized engineers engaged in the shipping and maritime fields (Department of Mercantile Marine) and the electronic control and distribution information engineering fields (Department of General Science) as one of the mercantile marine colleges. Through practical education utilizing training ships and practical training using various experimental facilities, the college strives to develop talent who will bear the present and future development of Japan.
URL: https://www.hiroshima-cmt.ac.jp/
Scene from the signing ceremony: From left, Principal Henmi of Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology, Chairman & President CEO Uyeno of Uyeno Transtech
This agreement promotes mid-to-long-term collaboration centered on education, research, and personnel exchange, with the aim of fostering talent to lead the next generation in maritime and industrial fields. It was concluded with the goal of combining the practical knowledge possessed by the company with the educational capabilities cultivated by the institution, thereby leading to more effective talent development directly connected to the real world.
Through initiatives based on this agreement, Uyeno Transtech and Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology will further deepen their industry-academia collaboration toward developing talent in next-generation maritime and industrial fields. By maintaining continuous collaboration, they will serve as a bridge between education and industry, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
■ Main Content of the Comprehensive Agreement
- Collaboration on talent development through education, research, and personnel exchange
- Creation of practical educational opportunities to provide learning suited to the real world
- Personnel exchange to deepen mutual understanding
- Other initiatives contributing to the achievement of the agreement's objectives
■ Comments from Representatives
- Takashi Uyeno, Representative Director, Chairman & President CEO, Uyeno Transtech Ltd.
Upon the conclusion of this comprehensive agreement, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and respect to everyone at the Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology, who have devoted themselves to talent development primarily in the maritime field for many years.
The history of education cultivated in Osakikamijima and the philosophy of "supporting industry by developing people" deeply resonate with our company, which has continued its business based on "human resources" since its founding.
Using this agreement as a starting point, we hope to work with the school to support the growth of each young person who will shape the future. At the same time, we will expand opportunities for students to feel closer to the frontline and specifically envision their futures, while our company also learns from the educational frontline and continues to evolve as an enterprise.
- Makoto Henmi, Principal, National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology
The Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology has signed a comprehensive agreement with Uyeno Transtech Ltd., a company that has led the shipping industry for many years.
Collaborating with a company that boasts over 150 years of history and achievements since its founding is deeply significant for our school.
Through this agreement, we will further promote the enhancement of educational content and the development of next-generation talent in shipping and manufacturing. In the midst of significant changes in the social environment, such as the declining birthrate, I am confident that the strong support from the company will provide great vitality to the development of our school's education. With deep respect and gratitude to the company, our school will dedicate itself to developing capable individuals who contribute to society.
■ About Uyeno Transtech Ltd.
Uyeno Transtech Ltd. is a core shipping company of the Uyeno Group (Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), which consists of 37 companies engaged in the transport, storage, and sales of petroleum and chemical products essential to industry and civic life, as well as solar business and marine environment business. Since its founding in 1869, it has been involved in the maritime transport of petroleum and petrochemical products, contributing to the development of society.
URL: https://www.uyeno-group.co.jp/
■ About National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology
The National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology is a national college of technology that develops specialized engineers engaged in the shipping and maritime fields (Department of Mercantile Marine) and the electronic control and distribution information engineering fields (Department of General Science) as one of the mercantile marine colleges. Through practical education utilizing training ships and practical training using various experimental facilities, the college strives to develop talent who will bear the present and future development of Japan.
URL: https://www.hiroshima-cmt.ac.jp/