Fuad Mahfud Assidiq, Syerly Klara, Imam Faried Assalam, Un Ryong Rim, Nur Azisah, Fachruddin Abdul Chaidir, Liany Ayu Catherine, Dendy Satrio, Dwiki Timur Pratama Bakri, Aurel Putri Arinda, Lidia Putri Simarmata
Challenges are faced by maritime education programs in Indonesia in meeting the demands of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) era, especially in the equipping of graduates with advanced technical and analytical skills. This study evaluates curriculum gaps in ocean data analysis, programming proficiency, and interdisciplinary competencies among institutions accredited as Good, Very Good, and Excellent. A comprehensive review of academic databases, industry reports, and policy documents from 2013 to 2023 revealed a discrepancy between the skills of graduates and the needs of the industry. The study revealed shortcomings in data science integration, limited emphasis on sustainability practices, and insufficient industry collaboration. Tackling these issues is essential to propelling breakthroughs, competitiveness, and environmentally responsible ocean stewardship under the BRI. The review recommends implementing modular curriculum improvements, prioritizing faculty development, and encouraging public–private partnerships. Despite the constraints of fragmented institutional data, this review provides valuable insights into aligning maritime education with global advancements. © 2026 selection and editorial matter, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan and Abdelkader Anouzla; individual chapters, the contributors.
Department of Ocean Engineering, Universitas Hasanuddin Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia; Department of Marine Engineering, Universitas Hasanuddin Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia; Department of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang, Makassar, Indonesia; Institute of Ocean Engineering, Kim Chaek University of Technology, Pyongyang, South Korea; Department of Port Management and Logistics Maritime, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia; Faculty of Maritime Studies, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia; Department of Ocean Engineering, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia; Department of Ocean Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia; Hakata Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Ehime, Japan; Department of Ocean Engineering, Universitas Hasanuddin, Gowa, Indonesia
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