Cijin Junior High School, Kaohsiung City — Educational Field Trip | Fishing Boat Manufacturer & Custom Boat Builder | SSF Taiwan

Bringing Boatbuilding Technology into Education — A Learning Visit to Shing Sheng Fa BoatbuildingOn October 16, 2026, Shing Sheng Fa Boatbuilding welcomed a group of 26 teachers and students from Cijin Junior High School in Kaohsiung City as part of the school's extracurricular field trip program for the first semester of the 2026 academic year. The visit provided students with an opportunity to explore the boatbuilding industry firsthand and gain a better understanding of the entire process, from vessel design to construction. The presentation was personally conducted by the company's Chairman, Mr. Huang, who shared the company's history, development, and extensive boatbuilding experience. Through this visit, we hoped to provide students with a clearer and more practical understanding of boatbuilding and the maritime industry. For Shing Sheng Fa Boatbuilding, a boatyard is not merely a place where vessels are constructed; it is also an environment where technical expertise is developed, practical experience is accumulated, and professional knowledge is passed down. The construction of a vessel involves design and planning, material selection and application, structural fabrication, equipment installation, and quality management. More importantly, it requires close cooperation among professionals from different technical disciplines. Through this visit, we hoped to help students appreciate the specialized teamwork behind every vessel and understand the responsibility for safety involved in each stage of construction. The educational session began with an introduction to the company's history and development, followed by an overview of boatbuilding technologies using different materials, including fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP), steel, and aluminum alloys. The presentation also covered hull design and vessel construction processes. By introducing these subjects in an accessible and practical manner, we aimed to transform unfamiliar industrial knowledge into concepts that students could easily understand. We wanted them to recognize that successful boatbuilding requires careful consideration of a vessel's intended purpose and operational requirements, together with the integration of material properties, structural strength, and appropriate construction methods to create a vessel suited to its specific mission. Chairman Huang's personal involvement in conducting the presentation also demonstrated the company's strong commitment to educational engagement and the transfer of technical knowledge. The boatbuilding experience accumulated over many years is not only applied to the construction of every vessel but is also valuable knowledge worth sharing with younger generations. We hope that this experience will help students recognize the importance of technical professions and understand that professional expertise requires continuous learning, attention to detail, patience, and a strong sense of responsibility. This visit once again reminded us that meaningful connections between industry and education can begin with a single opportunity to experience a professional working environment firsthand. We sincerely thank the accompanying teachers and all those involved in organizing this visit, which provided Shing Sheng Fa Boatbuilding with a valuable opportunity to share the knowledge and dedication behind our work. Looking ahead, we hope to continue promoting educational exchanges that encourage more young people to discover Taiwan's boatbuilding industry. By bringing students closer to the ocean and helping them understand the world of boats and vessels, we hope to inspire them to explore their interests and discover new possibilities for their future development. Read the latest news from SSF, including fishing boat projects, vessel deliveries, exhibitions, shipbuilding updates and company developments.