The Ministry of Transportation, through the Directorate General of Sea Transportation, organized a Technical Guidance on Supervision of Maritime Education and Training in Jakarta. The event aimed to enhance the quality and compliance of maritime education and training institutions in Indonesia. The event was inaugurated by Capt. Maltus Jackline Kapistrano, Head of the Maritime Sub-Directorate, representing the Director of Shipping and Maritime Affairs. Capt. Maltus emphasized that sailors are individuals with the qualifications and skills to serve as ship crew members. The training and certification of sailors are regulated by the STCW 1978 convention, amended in 2010, and ratified by Presidential Decree No. 60 of 1986. He highlighted that Indonesia has 1.4 million sailors, positioning it as one of the top five contributors of sailors globally. Capt. Maltus underscored the importance of maritime education and training in supporting Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, and its significant contribution to the global maritime industry. He stressed the need for concrete measures, including investment in education and training and adherence to international standards, to maintain the glory of Indonesian sailors.
Capt. Maltus revealed that there are currently 101 maritime training institutions in Indonesia, including colleges, polytechnics, academies, vocational high schools, and training centers, which play a vital role in shaping the ethics and work ethos of Indonesian sailors, recognized globally. To ensure the quality of maritime education and training, the Ministry of Transportation, through the Directorate of Shipping and Maritime Affairs, continues to provide guidance and supervision through surveillance audits against eight standards of maritime training implementation. Capt. Maltus urged all parties to commit to providing the best services to sailors, as they are the backbone of the maritime industry, and their success is key to Indonesia's maritime glory. The Technical Guidance event was attended by 102 participants from approved maritime training institutions. Guidance materials were delivered by six speakers from various Ministry of Transportation agencies, associations, and labor unions. Speakers included representatives from the Maritime Human Resources Development Center, the Maritime Skills Examination Board, the Maritime Health Work Center, the Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA), the Indonesian Merchant Marine Officers Corps Association (IKPPNI), and PT. Karya Inti Hutama.
