On April 27, 2024, HEU hosted the Academic Forum on Enhancing Foreign Language Disciplines in Maritime Universities to Support the Maritime Power Strategy, alongside the Award Ceremony for the 4th "Ocean Cup" International Translation Competition. Among the attendees were ZHAO Junfeng, Deputy Director of the China National Committee for Translation and Interpretation Education, ZHANG Ailing, Secretary General, and YIN Hang, Assistant to the President of HEU.

During the forum, ZHANG Junfeng highlighted the significance of establishing the Foreign Language Discipline Alliance of Chinese Maritime Related Universities. This alliance, he noted, would enrich degree education in translation majors, paving the way for the cultivation of specialized talents. He emphasized the importance of encouraging more universities to leverage their unique characteristics to nurture high-level, applied, and professional translation talents tailored to China's development needs.

In his address, YIN Hang underscored HEU's commitment to advancing new liberal arts education and contributing to the national strategy of maritime power. He emphasized the institution's ongoing efforts to optimize discipline layouts and expedite the development of foreign language and humanities disciplines. As the chairing unit of the Foreign Language Discipline Alliance of Chinese Maritime Related Universities, HEU's School of Foreign Studies pledged to further enhance collaborative development and deepen cooperation among foreign language disciplines in maritime universities nationwide.

The conference concluded with the approval of the charter for the Foreign Language Discipline Alliance of Chinese Maritime Related Universities. 

Subsequently, at the 4th "Ocean Cup" International Translation Competition award ceremony, 36 student representatives from universities across the country were honored. First prize winners delivered acceptance speeches, marking a moment of celebration and recognition for their achievements.