Jakarta, 27 February 2025 — The Korea-Indonesia Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC) successfully conducted the 2025 Marine Survey Equipment Training from 24–27 February 2025 at the newly inaugurated KIOTEC Building in Ancol, Jakarta. The event marked the first capacity-building program held at the facility, with 40 ODA KIOTEC Master Scholarship recipients from top Indonesian universities—Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS), and Universitas Pattimura (UNPATTI)—in attendance. The training aimed to equip participants with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in operating Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP) and Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) instruments—two essential tools in marine and fisheries research.
ADCPs are utilized to measure ocean current velocities at various depths and are crucial for oceanographic dynamics studies, fisheries management, and maritime infrastructure planning. CTD instruments, on the other hand, measure conductivity, temperature, and water depth—key parameters for understanding marine characteristics and environmental changes. The training incorporated both theoretical instruction and hands-on fieldwork, enabling participants to operate these instruments in real marine environments. This approach provided them with in-depth knowledge in data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation for applications such as ocean current mapping, fisheries habitat modeling, and climate change monitoring.
The course materials were delivered by subject-matter experts, and participants conducted practical fieldwork in Ancol waters. They later processed the collected data in group-based mini projects focused on marine science and fisheries issues with oceanographic relevance. According to participant Hana Cahya Maharani, the training was an invaluable experience due to the opportunity to use cutting-edge equipment supporting marine and fisheries research. “The training provided me with new knowledge in marine and oceanographic aspects of fisheries, with engaging and comprehensible instruction,” Hana shared.
This collaborative effort, under the Indonesia-Korea ODA KIOTEC project, is further supported by the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) and MTCRC as the implementing agency. It reflects a shared commitment to advancing research, innovation, and sustainability in Indonesia’s marine and fisheries sectors. The program significantly contributes to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by enhancing human resource capacity through international collaboration in marine science and technology.
Author: Kharisma Pundhi Rukmana
Editor: Mukti Aprian, S.Kel., M.Si.(Han)