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Prof. Dr. Capt. Eddy Sumartono Becomes the Sole Speaker at PIP Makassar’s
Exclusive Inaugural Podcast
Makassar, August 28, 2025
– A wave of enthusiasm marked the launch of the Exclusive Inaugural Podcast
of the Makassar Polytechnic of Shipping (PIP Makassar), organized under the
coordination of the Human Resources Development Agency for Transportation
(BPSDM Perhubungan). The event featured Prof. Dr. Capt. Eddy Sumartono,
S.Si.T., SH., LL.M., M.Mar., MBA., DBA., Ph.D., as the sole keynote
speaker, delivering an oration on the topic: “Building World-Class
Competence in Transportation Human Resources.”
Prof. Eddy Sumartono’s presence as an
internationally recognized expert and practitioner brought a distinctive
dimension to the prestigious event. He emphasized that human resources in
the transportation sector are the true drivers of national competitiveness,
beyond infrastructure and regulations. “Transportation is the lifeblood of
the nation, and transportation human resources are the heart that keeps it
moving. Without world-class human resources, it is impossible for us to compete
in the global arena,” he stated.
Attended
by 11 Heads of National Education and Training Institutions
The podcast became even more
remarkable with the participation of the heads of 11 Technical
Implementation Units (UPT) of Education and Training under the Ministry of
Transportation, representing institutions across Indonesia:
- Head of the Jakarta Maritime Higher Education
School (STIP Jakarta)
- Director of the Jakarta Maritime Training and
Upgrading Center
- Director of Semarang Polytechnic of Shipping
- Director of Surabaya Polytechnic of Shipping
- Director of Banten Polytechnic of Shipping
- Director of Barombong Polytechnic of Shipping
- Director of Malahayati Polytechnic of Shipping
- Director of West Sumatra Polytechnic of Shipping
- Director of North Sulawesi Polytechnic of Shipping
- Director of Sorong Polytechnic of Shipping
- Head of Jakarta Maritime Training and Education
Center
Their presence underscored the
strategic importance of this event as a platform to strengthen synergy in
maritime education and training throughout Indonesia.
Developing
Globally Competitive Transportation Human Resources
In his oration, Prof. Eddy outlined five
key pillars for advancing transportation human resources:
- Education and Training with Global Standards
- Integration of Digital Technology in HR Competence
- Strengthening of Soft Skills and Character
- Triple Helix Collaboration between Government,
Industry, and Academia
- Policies Aligned with Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs)
He further stressed the need for international
certifications, mastery of digital technologies, and soft skills such as
leadership and cross-cultural communication. Citing global data, he noted that
over 75% of transportation accidents worldwide are caused by human error,
underscoring the critical importance of integrity and emotional intelligence in
the workforce.
A
Festive Atmosphere and Shared Vision for the Future
The lively event was not merely an
academic discussion, but also a moment of consolidation to unify the vision of
maritime education institutions under the Ministry of Transportation.
“Indonesia is moving toward its Vision
2045. To achieve it, transportation must become the backbone of development.
And that will only be possible if we have world-class, globally competitive
human resources,” Prof. Eddy emphasized in his closing
remarks.
The Exclusive Inaugural Podcast of
PIP Makassar is expected to serve as a milestone in the transformation of
national transportation education and training, paving the way for Indonesian
human resources to emerge as major players in the global transportation
industry.
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