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In Table 4 the skills gained during the project stage are represented as well as the subjects carried out at the
different design stages for the old and the new systems. Tables 3 and 4 demonstrate that team work industry
based design projects change the scope of students and the industry in a very positive way.

Every semester some teams presented productive works. The best work of 2005-2006 academic year is
shown in Figure 1. Instead of preparing very limited projects on their own, the students became able to
design very detailed projects and understand what they are involved with.

The final exams are carried out in front of a jury including designers and lecturers, to improve the
communication skills, presentation skills and self-confidence of the students. Students had to present their
work including the weak points of their projects. They also have to pass a written exam to prove their
understanding of the project.

Table 2. Ship types of the last 3 years

SHIP TYPES 2005 (7 teams) 2006 (9 teams) 2007 (7 teams)
28 m Fishing Vessel Fishing Vessel 20 m CAT Fishing Vessel
1600 TEU Container 900 TEU Container Ship
Ship 45 m Motor Yacht 36 m Sailing Yacht
50 m Motor Yacht 8300 m3 Gas Carrier
4600 DWT IMO II Chemical 5600 DWT General Cargo
3300 DWT Tanker Tanker 8500 DWT IMO II Chemical
Landing Craft Tanker
6000 DWT Cargo Ship
Cement Carrier 3500 DWT General Cargo Ship
11000 DWT Chemical Tanker

3150 DWT Bunkering Tanker

Figure 1 The best project in 2005

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