Final-year electrical Engineering students from the Regional Maritime University (RMU) have embarked on an educational tour of power-producing company, Karpowership Ghana’s Powership, stationed at the Naval Base in Sekondi.
The tour was to enable the students to gain practical insights into power generation operations.
It formed part of the university’s hands-on training initiative designed to expose students to the real-world application of energy and marine engineering principles.
The tour also aligns with Karpowership Ghana’s commitment to supporting science, technology, and engineering education in Ghana through learning and industry engagement.
During the tour, the students were taken through the vessel’s operations by Karpowership’s technical team, where they observed the conversion of natural gas into reliable electricity for the national grid.
Industry, academia collaboration
Welcoming the students aboard, the Communications Manager of Karpowership Ghana, Sandra Amarquaye, expressed the company’s excitement at hosting the future generation of engineers.
“We are always delighted to welcome young engineers aboard our Powership. At Karpowership Ghana, we believe that exposure to real-life energy systems strengthens classroom learning and inspires students to think innovatively about Ghana’s power future,” she said.
Ms Amarquaye explained that the visit underscores the importance of industry-academic collaboration in nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals who will drive Ghana’s energy sector.
The Plant Manager, Acaralp Atahan İçli, highlighted the company’s safety and efficiency protocols during the production process.
“Our operations combine advanced technology with strict safety standards.
It’s always a pleasure to share our processes with students eager to understand how power generation meets Ghana’s growing energy demand,” he noted.
Practical education
A Lecturer, Morrison Vehe, who led the University’s team, commended Karpowership Ghana for opening its facilities to students and for its contribution to practical education.
“This visit gives our students the opportunity to appreciate the complexities of power generation and maritime systems firsthand. It’s an invaluable addition to their academic experience,” he stated.
Marcellina Akpakli, one of the students, stated that following the process and watching the systems in action made everything they had been taught in class come alive.
It’s inspiring to know such technology exists right here in Ghana,” another student, Alebiosu Al Amin, also said, “The experience has broadened my understanding of how electrical engineering applies in large-scale energy production. It’s truly motivating.”
