2018
May. 2018
Mr. Ching-Fu Chen retired and Dr. Feng-Chen Chiu took up the CEO position for interim period.
2017
Aug. 2017
Dr. Feng-Chen Chiu assumed the position as the 14th chairman of the board, deputy CEO Mr. Ching-Fu Chen acted on behalf of the CEO.
2016
2016.07
SOIC celebrated The 40th Anniversary.
2015
Feb. 2015
The SOIC had designed 3,000 DWT CG-128 and 3,000 DWT CG-129, which had become an important milestone for the design and construction of domestic search & rescue ship.
Jan. 2015
Dr. Jin-Yuan Liu assumed the position as the thirteenth
chairman of the board.
Jan. 2015
The SOIC had joint force with Naval Shipbuilding Development Center to design and build the Panshi Fast Combat Support Ship (AOE-532).
2014
Dec. 2014
The SOIC had joint force with Naval Shipbuilding Development Center and CSBC to design and build the Tuo River Class Corvette PGG-618.
May. 2014
The SOIC first provided newly-recruited educational and training courses at northern district and southern district, respectively.
2013
Dec. 2013
The SOIC had developed Da Zhuang I, a green powered electric yacht. By the end of 2013, the green powered electric yacht was formally launched and delivered.
Nov. 2013
The SOIC assisted Sun Moon Lake with the construction of the two green powered motorized shuttle boats, LEALEA GARDEN VI and PHOENIX.
Sep. 2013
Dr. Young-Zehr Kehr, was elected as the CEO.
Jul. 2013
Dr. Tsung-Liang Tsai assumed the position as the thirteenth chairman of the board and the CEO.
Apr. 2013
Fisheries Research II, a fisheries research vessel Fisheries Research Institute, COA, Executive Yuan has entrusted us with, was built.
Feb. 2013
Operational acceptance testing was completed for Sun Moon Lake II.
Jan. 2013
Feitsui Green Power I was formally launched.
2012
Aug. 2012
National Applied Research Laboratories has entrusted us with the design and supervision of RV OR5.
Aug. 2012
A seminar on “Offshore Wind Power Policy & Development in Taiwan” was formally held by SOIC, with Industrial Development Bureau, Taiwan-USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office, Lockheed Martin (the U.S.), TWI (British), NIRAS (Denmark) invited over to participate in the grand event.
Apr. 2012
Hydro Generator was got the Silver Award of the Energy Conversion Design in Professional Group of the 2012 IDA (International Design Awards).
Feb. 2012
The center was originally named as “United Ship Design & Development Center (USDDC)”. With official admission from the MOEA, the old name was formally replaced with a new one “Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC)” An unveiling ceremony hosted by Minister of Economic Affairs Shih Yen-shiang was formally held, with approximately a hundred people from industrial, political, academic, and R&D circles invited over to participate in the grand event.
2011
Oct. 2011
Through the Science and Technology Development Plan promoted by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the SOIC had executed Kuang Hua VI (FACG-60) Monitoring System Project, with CSBC held responsible for the monitoring system construction.
Jul. 2011
SOIC celebrated the 35th anniversary.
Jun. 2011
In response to government policy, 2011 Cross-Strait Carrier Seminar was held.
Feb. 2011
Sun Moon Lake II, a green powered patrol boat was supervised, constructed and formally launched.
2010
Nov. 2010
Through “Industrial Technology Development Program” promoted by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the USDDC had designed and delivered CG-126, a 2,000 DWT Frigate that the Coast Guard Administration had entrusted the center with.
Nov. 2010
Fisheries Patrol Boat VII, a 1,000 DWT fisheries patrol boat that the Coast Guard Administration had entrusted the center with, was designed and delivered.
Jul. 2010
Mr. Cheng-Li Huang resigned chairman of the board, Dr. Tsung-Liang Tsai assumed the position as the twelfth chairman of the board, and Dr. Feng-Chen Chiu was elected as the CEO.
Jan. 2010
Mr. Cheng-Li Huang, assumed the position as the twelfth chairman of the board.
2001-2009
May. 2008
Through the Science and Technology Development Plan promoted by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the USDDC had assisted CSBC with the design of 8,236 TEU Container Ship, which Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation had entrusted CSBC with.
Jan. 2008
Dr. Yi-Nan Chen, chairman of the board retired and Cheng-
Li Huang, CEO, took up the chairman position for an interim
period.
Jan. 2007
Dr. Yi-Nan Chen, assumed the position as the eleventh chairman of the board, and Mr. Cheng-Li Huang assumed the CEO.
Feb. 2006
Dr. Yi-Nan Chen resigned CEO, deputy CEO Cheng-Li Huang took up the CEO position for an interim period.
Jul. 2003
Dr. Yi-Nan Chen, assumed the position as the tenth chairman of the board and the CEO.
Oct. 2002
Our office was relocated from Keelung City to An Tai Deng Feng Building at Tamsui District.
Mar. 2001
CG116, a search and rescue vessel (with 500 deadweight tonnages) was designed and delivered to Coast Guard Administration.
1995-2000
Sep. 2000
The USDDC had assisted the CSBC with the design of 5,500 TEU Container Ship, with which Orient Overseas International Limited (OOIL) had entrusted CSBC. The container ships were the first Panamax container ships designed and built in Taiwan.
Jul. 2000
Dr. Yi-Nan Chen, assumed the position as the ninth chairman of the board, and Mr. Ta-Li Chang assumed the CEO.
Feb. 1999
Through “Industrial Technology Development Program” promoted by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the USDDC had introduced a patented technology“ Seemann Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP TM)” from TPI.
Jun. 1998
The USDDC had assisted CSBC with the design of 1,092 TEU Container Ship, with which A.P. Moller had entrusted CSBC. A total of 10 such container ships were formally built and delivered at CSBC Keelung Shipyard.
Jul. 1997
Mr. Ying-Ming Li, assumed the position as the eighth chairman of the board, and Mr. Ta-Li Chang assumed the CEO.
Jun. 1997
PG-603, a 500 DWT Coastal Patrol Ship jointly designed by the USDDC and Naval Shipbuilding Development Center, was formally built.
Jan.1995
Police patrol vessel (with 100 DWT) was first designed and delivered.
1983-1994
Nov. 1994
The USDDC had designed a 260,000 DWT Oil Tanker with which CPC Corporation had entrusted the center.
Jul. 1994
Mr. Chi Lo, assumed the position as the seventh chairman of the board, and Mr. Ta-Li Chang assumed the CEO.
Dec. 1992
The office was relocated to a self-purchased residential and commercial complex at Tapurun of Keelung City.
Oct. 1992
The contact office was formally purchased and established at Zhong Zheng 2nd Rd of Kaohsiung City.
Jul. 1991
Mr. Yung-Ning Wei, assumed the position as the sixth chairman of the board, and Mr. Ta-Li Chang assumed the CEO.
Jun. 1990
The USDDC had designed AOE-530, a 9,300 DWT Combat Support Ship with which the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) had entrusted the center.
Jul. 1988
Mr. Yung-Ning Wei, assumed the position as the fifth chairman of the board, and Mr. Ta-Li Chang assumed the CEO.
Jul. 1985
Mr. Yung-Ning Wei, assumed the position as the fourth chairman of the board, and Dr. Ju-Shang Li assumed the CEO.
Jul. 1983
A 66,000 DWT Panamax Bulk Carrier designed by the USDDC was formally delivered.
1976-1982
Jul. 1982
The USDDC assisted the CSBC with the design of 87,700 DWT Oil Tanker with which ESSO had entrusted CSBC. The oil tankers were the most energy efficient models that met with the MARPOL standards at that time.
Jul.1982
Mr. Chieh-Jen Chiang, assumed the position as the third chairman of the board, and Dr. Ju-Shang Li assumed the CEO.
Jul. 1979
Mr. Chieh-Jen Chiang, assumed the position as the second chairman of the board, and Dr. Ju-Shang Li assumed the general manager.
Dec. 1976
The USDDC independently completed a design project of the first domestic log carrier (6,100 DWT).
Jul. 1976
Mr. Chieh-Jen Chiang, assumed the position as the first chairman of the board, and Dr. Ju-Shang Li assumed the general manager. (CEO after Mar. 1981)
Jul. 1976
The preparatory office of“ United Ship Design & Development Center (USDDC)” was first established. With active support and promotion
from the government, the preparatory office of the United Ship Design & Development Center (USDDC) was first established in the Tai Zi Office Building, with Dr. Li, Ju-Shang holding the post of the“ Preparatory Office Director”. On Jul 1st, 1976, USDDC was formally established.