ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil & gas sectors. The group has offices in 39 countries worldwide and operates under four brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.
ABL Thailand Partners with Kasetsart University on Maritime Education and Port Innovation
The partnership deepens a long-standing relationship between ABL and Kasetsart University. Both Mingkwan Surasorn, Country Manager for Thailand & Vietnam, and Ekkapun Chailertwanichakul, General Manager for ABL Thailand, are proud alumni of the university and have returned regularly as guest lecturers.
Their dedication to support maritime education and industry development has evolved into a formal collaboration that will benefit local students, academia, and the maritime sector at large.
“This agreement is deeply meaningful to us at ABL. It’s a chance to give back to our community by championing technical education and nurturing the next generation of maritime talent. We know how important a strong academic foundation is, and now we can help students connect their learning with real-world industry experience.”
Mingkwan Surasorn, Country Manager for ABL Thailand and Vietnam
What the Partnership Covers
Under the agreement, ABL Thailand and Kasetsart University will collaborate on:
Enhancing teaching and learning development through ABL’s offshore and maritime teams
Providing internships and cooperative education opportunities
Organising joint academic and industry activities
Offering consultancy and research support
Considering outstanding students for special placements in areas such as naval architecture
One of the most exciting aspects of the partnership is the potential to collaborate on the potential use of bridge simulation technology to support navigation risk consultancy in port and harbour infrastructure projects, and on a joint study using Computation Fluid Dynamics for a floating solar project.
Driving STEM and Maritime Excellence in Asia Pacific
ABL CEO Ben Lazenby joined the Thailand team for the signing ceremony and praised the initiative.
“Congratulations to Mingkwan and the team on this milestone. Supporting STEM education is central to our global culture. The bilateral nature of this agreement also enables both sides to accelerate critical research and development to support Thai navigation and port infrastructure developments.”
Ben Lazenby, CEO of ABL
This partnership reflects the broader purpose of ABL’s parent company, ABL Group – to strengthen the talent pipeline in offshore and maritime sectors, reduce future resource risks, and driving the social sustainability of energy and oceans.
ABL Thailand: Your Partner in Maritime
ABL Thailand offers a full suite of maritime consultancy services to support assets from feasibility to loss prevention and in loss management scenarios.
With deep local knowledge and global expertise, the team in Thailand is uniquely positioned to support clients across the region in delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable maritime projects.
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