People who convey voices from the sea
People who convey voices from the sea
Looking at the formula that I didn't understand whether it was necessary or not from the perspective of a ship,
It quickly changed into a glittering formula
Associate Professor Chihiro Nishizaki, Department of Maritime System Engineering, Faculty of Marine Engineering
The formula I didn't understand was necessary,
From a ship's point of view,
It quickly changed into a glittering formula
Faculty of Marine Engineering Department of Maritime Systems Engineering
Associate Professor Chihiro Nishizaki
Biography
Chihiro Nishizaki(Chihiro Nishizaki)
Academic Assembly Department of Maritime Systems Engineering Associate Professor
- Q What department do you belong to?
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- The Department of Maritime Systems Engineering, which I belong to, is a department where you can learn the knowledge and technology that support the operation of ships.In addition to classroom lectures, through many experiments and practical exercises, students learn various aspects related to ship operation, such as the structure and performance of ships, navigational instruments installed on ships, and the environment surrounding ships (weather and sea conditions, regulations and laws). You can learnIn the future, this department enables students to aim to become captains and navigators (marine engineers) who operate ships, and engineers who support the operation of ships from land from an engineering perspective.
- Q What kind of classes do you teach?
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- ● Navigation system overview
In this class, you will learn the technical terms necessary for ship operation and the basics of "navigation calculations" necessary for planning a voyage. Since the course is held in the first semester of the first year, I think it will be the first specialized subject after entering the school.
●Short boat training
It is a practical training using a "lifeboat (rowing boat)" that you will board if you need to escape from the ship in an emergency.In addition to learning how to row a lifeboat, the training also teaches how to lead a lifeboat safely and nurture the leadership skills needed to organize a team.
● Radar ARPA exercise
Ships use radar (radar ARPA system) as a device to know the movement of surrounding ships.In this class, you can learn how the movement of surrounding ships is calculated from radar information through PC simulations and drawings. - Q What kind of research are you doing?What do you find interesting about that research?
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- Ship operation involves a lot of work involving people such as navigators and engineers, and many ship accidents (maritime accidents) occur due to human factors.Therefore, we are analyzing maritime casualties and general lookout work and ship handling by navigators, and are conducting research on systems that support navigators with the major goal of safe navigation of ships.
Compared to automobiles, aircraft, and railroads, ships are vehicles that involve a large amount of human involvement, and at present, there are many tasks that are difficult to automate.Therefore, I find it very interesting that there will always be an approach that focuses on navigators (humans). - Q What inspired you to do this research?Please tell us about the episodes that you fell in love with, the episodes that lead to your current research, etc.
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- When I was a student, I received training in student dormitories and training ships, and many of my classmates, who I used to sleep with, and seniors and juniors who took care of me, are on board ships, mainly on merchant ships, as navigators and engineers.Sometimes, when I hear the keyword "Marine Accident" on TV news, I get a little nervous because I think that my dear friend might be on board.I continue my research on safe operation of ships and navigator support for a very personal reason: I don't want to hear the news that my friend is missing in a shipwreck.
- Q What number of SDGs is your research related to?How will your research help society?Also, what kind of occupation or work do you think it will lead to?
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- ● No. 14
Collisions, groundings, and other maritime accidents that lead to collapse of cargo and spillage of fuel oil can lead to serious pollution of the marine environment.Therefore, we believe that research on safe operation of ships is one way to preserve the "abundance of the sea."
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Vessels can deliver many goods and large equipment including the latest technology to various countries at once.In other words, it is thought that transportation by ship can promote infrastructure development and industrial innovation.However, we believe that it is a major premise for transportation by ship to ensure the safety of people on board and quality assurance such as cargo not collapsing, in other words, security. - Q What are your future goals as a researcher?What kind of "dream" do you want to give to the world through your research?It doesn't have to be realistic.Please tell me your dream of becoming a teacher.
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- Basically, no one, including navigators, is immune to mistakes.Also, at present, we do not believe that unmanned ships will be put into operation any time soon.In the future, I would like to propose a system that can maintain the safe operation of ships even if the navigator makes a small mistake.I also hope to continue research that will lead to a reduction in the work load of navigators.
- Q: Looking ahead to 2030, what kind of research would you like to do with incoming students?
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- The students who will be entering the university from an early age have mastered digital devices and probably have many perspectives that our generation does not have.I hope that these viewpoints will be utilized in research related to the safe operation of ships.
- QXNUMX.What made you decide to enroll?
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- Originally, I wanted to move large vehicles such as airplanes and ships.Therefore, I entered the school with the aim of obtaining a navigator's license.
- QXNUMX.What was your school life like?Please tell us about a memorable episode.
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- At the time, it was a small department with about 40 students, and more than half of them lived in student dormitories.I remember that I was able to open up to the members of the department immediately because I had a swimming practice and a month of boarding training from the first year, just like now.There were many occasions when a drinking party was held at the student dormitory for some reason, such as after regular tests or qualification exams, or someone's birthday, and the next day's first class was difficult.The timing before the regular exams was the time when we were most united, but I got the impression that it was a very enjoyable student life, such as participating in the Yokohama cutter race as a volunteer member of the department and opening a pho shop at the Kaio Festival.I believe that the College of Merchant Marine is a place where I was able to not only study professionally about things that interest me, but also meet many people who I can call lifelong friends.In addition, I was able to board the sailing ship Nippon Maru for half a year in the onboard practice course, and I was able to have a valuable experience.
- QXNUMX.Is there anything you would like to say to high school students who are wondering whether to take the entrance exam for Marine University?
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- In fact, up until high school, I had a lot of cramming into my studies, and I didn't really understand why the formulas were necessary.However, when I looked at those formulas from the perspective of operating a single large system called a ship, they quickly changed to shiny formulas, and I remember that they gave a completely different impression.
Through classes and practical training at the University of Marine Science and Technology, I believe that you will find something that interests you, such as why large machines work and where these engineering technologies are used in our lives.In addition, the distance between faculty members and students is close, so it is a very homely university.
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