{"id":3143,"date":"2026-04-23T14:43:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/?p=3143"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:46:23","slug":"wijai-samut-our-new-solar-powered-boat-for-coastal-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/?p=3143","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Wijai Samut&#8221;: Our New Solar-Powered Boat for Coastal Research!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3143\" class=\"elementor elementor-3143\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8960f6a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8960f6a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-938326e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"938326e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 11-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Faculty of Marine Technology at Burapha University has an exciting new project! We have officially launched &#8220;Wijai Samut&#8221; (Ocean Explorer), our brand-new research boat. This boat is more than just a vessel; it is a floating classroom. It serves as a base for our scientists to study coastal environments and gives our students hands-on experience in marine research. Powered by the Sun, Built for the Earth. Because we care deeply about our oceans, the Wijai Samut is 100% eco-friendly and produces zero pollution. To help reduce waste, we creatively built this trimaran (a boat with three hulls) from two retired sailboats. Today, it runs completely on clean energy. What Makes It Special? \u2022 100% Clean Energy: It collects sunlight using ten 650 W solar panels. \u2022 Smart Storage: The solar power is stored safely in two large batteries (150 AH LiFePO4). \u2022 Quiet &amp; Green: It moves smoothly using two 15-horsepower electric motors, so it does not disturb marine life. \u2022 Research Speed: It travels at a calm 3 to 4 knots, which is the perfect speed for careful ocean surveys. \u2022 Room to Learn: The boat can comfortably carry up to 15 researchers and students on every trip.<\/p><p><strong>Project Coordinator: <\/strong>Assist. Prof. Dr. Wirote Laongmanee<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c5b6eb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5c5b6eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3e36d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3e36d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 11-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Larvae-Penchan-Laonqmanee.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3146\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Larvae-Penchan-Laonqmanee.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Larvae-Penchan-Laonqmanee-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Larvae-Penchan-Laonqmanee-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Larvae-Penchan-Laonqmanee-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Larvae-Penchan-Laonqmanee-1170x878.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c87197 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c87197\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b971d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b971d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p><p>To serve as a research base for studying and surveying coastal marine resources and the environment. To provide field training: For supporting practical, hands-on learning in marine research for students of the Faculty of Marine Technology. To promote public awareness: For educating the general public about the practical use and benefits of alternative energy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9dba06 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f9dba06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df6f2cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df6f2cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WijaiSamut-1_1-Penchan-Laonqmanee.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3147\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WijaiSamut-1_1-Penchan-Laonqmanee.png 768w, https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WijaiSamut-1_1-Penchan-Laonqmanee-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73c5e82 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73c5e82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e8461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8e8461\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Program Activities:<\/strong><\/p><p>A Big Thank You to Our Supporters. On March 4, 2026, the Faculty of Marine Technology proudly accepted this boat during a special handover ceremony. This project was made possible by generous sponsors, represented by Assoc. Prof. Dr Jariya Boonjawat. Her wonderful vision is to support young scientists and show the public how alternative energy can truly change the world. Follow Our Journey! The Wijai Samut is a significant step forward for the Faculty of Marine Technology, Burapha University, in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Clean Energy (SDG 7) and Life Below Water (SDG 14). Stay tuned to our Fan Page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mtoceanexplorer to see the amazing things our students and researchers will discover on their next voyage!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d927f2 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d927f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1608f6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1608f6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WijaiSamut-2_2-Penchan-Laonqmanee.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full 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