Offshore training center is established

An international university-industry cooperation protocol was signed between Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ), Tunisia-based Yassine Marine Services, and Petro Oilwell Consulting, with the participation and technical support of YD Engineering & Consulting Ltd Co.

Within the scope of the cooperation, offshore oil and natural gas exploration, seismic research, drilling technologies, maritime engineering, joint R&D, and international technical training activities are targeted.

Offshore and maritime training center

As part of the cooperation, establishing an Offshore and Maritime Training Center within ÇOMÜ is also planned to combine academic expertise with field engineering and industry experience.

Gathering in Çanakkale for the project, ÇOMÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Ramazan Cüneyt Erenoğlu, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Arda Aydın, Dean of the Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology Prof. Dr. Murat Yiğit, Director of the Maritime Vocational School Assoc.

Prof. Dr. Halit Kuşku, Petra Oilwell Consulting General Manager İsa Yel, YD Engineering & Consulting Ltd Co General Manager Birol Okyar, and representatives of Yassine Marine Services discussed the final details and signed the agreement.

It was reported that YD Engineering & Consulting Ltd Co. and Petra Oilwell Consulting will provide technical expertise and support for the project.