Cochin Shipyard Limited and MACE sign MoU to Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a premier ship building and ship repair enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE), Kothamangalam, as part of CSL’s Collaborative Learning and Research Building (COLLAB) Scheme.
The MoU was signed by Deepu Surendran, Chief General Manager (Business Development and Design), on behalf of Cochin Shipyard Limited, and Dr. Bos Mathew Jos, Principal, on behalf of MACE, at a function held at Cochin Shipyard, Kochi.
The collaboration aims to strengthen industry–academia engagement through structured academic cooperation, joint research initiatives and the application of specialised academic expertise to address real-world industrial challenges. The partnership seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial requirements, particularly in areas of mutual interest to both institutions.
Through this initiative, CSL intends to leverage the academic and research capabilities of MACE to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimise operational processes, enhance process efficiency and strengthen its internal technical expertise. The collaboration will also provide opportunities for faculty members and researchers to participate in industry-oriented research and development activities.
The function was attended by Harikrishnan S, Director (Operations); Rajesh Gopalakrishnan, Director (Technical); Eldho John, Executive Director (Technical); and Shiraz V P, Executive Director (Ship Building) from Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Representing MACE, Dr. Siny Paul, Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering; Dr. Aji Joy, Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering; and Dr. Sabu Kurian, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, participated in the programme.
The MoU marks an important step towards promoting collaborative research, technological innovation and knowledge exchange between industry and academia. It is expected to create mutually beneficial opportunities for both institutions while contributing to the development of practical engineering solutions for the shipbuilding and maritime sectors.
