FACULTY OF OFFSHORE AND OIL & GAS ENGINEERING

Faculty of Coastal and Offshore Engineering

(FCOFFSHORE)

1. Introduction

The Faculty of Coastal and Offshore Engineering ( FCOFFSHORE ) was established with the function of training high-quality human resources, conducting scientific research, and transferring advanced technology in the field of offshore, coastal, maritime, and energy engineering, in line with the orientation of sustainable marine economic development and international integration.

Since its establishment (March 10, 1988), the institution has graduated 32 cohorts of students (starting from cohort K33), producing over 1,600 Marine Engineering graduates, over 250 High-Quality Hydraulic Engineering Graduates (PFIEV), and over 130 masters and doctoral graduates in Marine Engineering.

Engineers trained in this field have promptly met the urgent need for human resources to implement the construction of offshore structures serving the development of the marine economy, such as offshore energy and oil and gas exploration projects, offshore platforms serving the protection of sovereignty in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, coastal erosion control projects, and coastal economic development infrastructure projects. The community of offshore construction engineers has made many contributions to the country, gradually affirming the indispensable role of offshore construction engineering in the construction and development of the nation.

2. Development History

3. Leadership Through the Years

Prof. Dr. Pham Khac Hung

(Founder of the Marine Engineering program at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering)

Current Faculty Leadership Board (Term 2025-2029)

Leaders of the Specialized Groups

4. Organizational structure

Currently, the Faculty of Offshore and Oil & Gas Engineering has 23 lecturers and staff members.

• Offshore Engineering, Pipelines and Storage Tanks Specialized Group: 10 lecturers
• Fundamentals of Marine and Coastal Engineering Specialized Group: 12 lecturers
• Office staff: 1 person.

Organizational chart

5. Training Program

Undergraduate level

Marine Engineering major - Admission code: XDA11 (part of Civil Engineering - 7580201) This program trains high-quality civil engineers with in-depth knowledge and essential skills in coastal and offshore engineering. Graduates will be capable of implementing, managing, and leading the processes of conceptualization, design, implementation, and operation of various types of marine structures; they will possess creative thinking, research capabilities, and the ability to acquire new knowledge.

• Training duration: 5 years .
• Upon graduation, students are awarded a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Offshore Construction Engineering.

* Postgraduate level

• Master's degree program in "Offshore Construction Engineering", code 85 802 03
• Doctoral training in the specialization of "Offshore Construction Engineering" (code 95 802 03)

6. Training Objectives

• To train students to master advanced specialized knowledge areas to participate in the design, construction, and management processes of various types of offshore structures (fixed offshore structures, floating offshore structures, pipeline and storage tank structures, seaport structures, breakwaters and coastal protection structures, etc.);
• To train students to possess personal qualities and professional skills such as independent work skills, teamwork skills, skills in using modern software and digital technologies in their work, analytical, evaluation, synthesis and problem-solving skills, presentation skills, and foreign language communication skills to work in a professional, multidisciplinary, and internationally integrated environment;
• To train students with knowledge of management, economics, politics, society, and law, who possess a sense of professional ethics and are ready for lifelong learning to contribute to the sustainable development of society and the community;
• To train students to be capable of leading, organizing, and effectively participating in the conceptualization, design, implementation, and operation of offshore engineering projects.

7. Program Learning Outcomes

• Possess a strong grasp of and ability to apply fundamental mathematical and scientific knowledge, as well as basic and advanced specialized knowledge, to participate in the design, construction, operation, and repair of offshore structures.
• Proficient in reasoning skills, problem-solving analysis, systems thinking skills, critical thinking skills, and hypothesis formulation skills; conducting surveys, analyses, and discovering new knowledge in the field of offshore engineering.
• Proficiency in practical technical skills, computer skills, independent work skills, effective teamwork skills, multi-faceted communication skills, and foreign language communication skills is essential for working in a professional, multidisciplinary, and internationally integrated environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of attitude, role, and professional ethics within the workplace and community to practice a profession that meets societal demands.
• Capable of applying knowledge and skills flexibly in diverse contexts to conceive, design, implement, and operate products/systems/processes/solutions for the construction, operation, maintenance, and demolition of offshore structures.

8. Selected Notable Projects

A fixed offshore platform operating at the Bach Ho oil field in Vietnam.

Jack-up drilling rigs and floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessels in Vietnam.

Breakwater, petroleum port, and oil refinery at Dung Quat

PV OIL Nam Dinh pipeline system and petroleum storage depot.

Nam Trieu slipway and De Gi sea-dike projects

Saigon port system and Cai Lan Port, Quang Ninh

Coastal infrastructure project: Binh Tien Port and Tourism Area, Ninh Thuan

Coastal infrastructure at the Hoa Phat Dung Quat Iron and Steel Complex

Civil engineering projects: Trung Hoa Urban Area - Hanoi, Hai Phong Television Tower, Hoang Mai Cultural and Sports Complex - Hanoi

9. Scientific research

Since its establishment, the Faculty of Offshore and Oil & Gas Engineering has achieved significant results in the field of scientific research and technological development. The main achievements in scientific research include:

• Key national-level research projects: 3 projects
• State-level research projects: 4 projects
• Ministry-level and Association-level projects: more than 15 projects
• Ministry of National Defence research topics: more than 05 topics
• Basic-level research projects: an average of 4-6 projects per year.

Research projects have been implemented effectively and maintained high quality, with several state- and ministry-level projects receiving excellent completion ratings.

Physical-model experiments conducted as part of research projects.

10. Collaboration with businesses

11. Some activity photos

The Faculty's highest-scoring entrant in cohort K69.

Awards presented to incoming students with high admission scores.

Awards presented to K69 students with high admission scores.

Students from cohort K69 won third prize in the "Reach Higher in Construction 2024" competition.

The Marine Engineering Student Volunteer Team participates in community activities.

Cultural and sports activities

K69 students on a field trip (November 2, 2024)

Celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Offshore Construction Engineering program (March 10, 2023)

SEANERGY Workshop and Development of Scientific Paper Writing Skills (March 6 & 7, 2025)

The international conference “Advances in Science and Technology in Offshore Engineering in Vietnam 2024” (VSOE 2024) was held at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering. Faculty members participated in the Organizing Committee, peer review, and paper presentations (December 12–14, 2024).

International Conference on “Computational Methods and Ocean Technology” - COTech2023 in Stavanger, Norway (November 30, 2023 - December 1, 2023)

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