SURABAYA (ISL News) - PT Pelindo Marine Service (Pelindo Marine), a subsidiary of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) which operates in the fields of Marine, Equipment, Port Services, Shipyard & Dredging (MEPS), held an online occupational safety briefing for maritime cadets on Monday (13/7/2026).
This activity is part of the maritime practice program, which provides prospective seafarers with the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience aboard tugboats and pilot boats operating in Pelindo Marine's 55 working areas, from Malahayati to Merauke. This briefing aims to ensure the cadets understand safety aspects , work culture, and operational standards before being placed on board a vessel.
Pelindo Marine's cadet development demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting sustainable maritime education. In the past year, Pelindo Marine has accepted and graduated 195 cadets from dozens of maritime schools across Indonesia.
Lia Indi Agustiana, Director of Finance, Human Resources, and Risk Management at PT Pelindo Marine Service, explained that Pelindo Marine, as a marine services provider , is involved in sustainable development to produce a strong generation of future sailors. "Sailors are at the forefront of logistics operations and shipping safety. We are open to facilitating the learning process for our cadets so they can achieve their dreams of becoming good and reliable sailors in the future," Lia explained.
Meanwhile, during the safety briefing and briefing , Dhani Wijaya Sakti, Manager of Management Systems and K3L of PT Pelindo Marine Service, explained the importance of occupational safety and health (K3) discipline to the cadets as a provision for a safety culture from an early age.
"There are various potential hazards on board, so it's important to implement disciplined procedures and K3 awareness to prevent workplace accidents. Furthermore, we encourage cadets' active participation in safety drills to train their risk management skills," he explained. "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in accordance with safety regulations. Don't forget the risk of 'TER': cuts, burns, punctures," Dhani emphasized.
One way to support cadet learning is on the Pelindo Marine tugboat, KT. BIMA 315, operating out of Tanjung Perak, Surabaya. The captain of KT. BIMA 315, Galuh Putranto, explained that the ship's crew actively supports the cadet learning process by scheduling and organizing competencies according to the crew's formation.
"During the internship , the crew is active and welcoming to cadets who want to learn on our ship. We introduce them to work culture, navigation equipment, and ship machinery, so cadets gain a comprehensive understanding of operations, filling the gap between school lessons and field practice," explained Galuh.
He also added that throughout the learning process, occupational safety and health principles were consistently emphasized to foster a professional and standardized work culture. "Our ship's crew also doesn't hesitate to remind and reprimand each other if anything is unsafe— safety comes first, " he added.
Arga, a cadet from Tarano State Vocational School 1 in Sumbawa, shared his experience as a cadet with the crew of the tugboat KT. BIMA 315. "I learned a lot from my internship here. There were always challenges, insights, and memorable experiences that taught me how to become a better sailor in the future," Arga said.
"One of the most memorable experiences was when I nearly slipped due to over-excitement, and then the crew reprimanded me to be more aware of my surroundings and potential hazards so I could stay safe while working," he said.
Meanwhile, the Principal of SMK Negeri 1 Tarano, Drs. Andi Fausih AR, expressed his appreciation for the marine practice program organized by Pelindo Marine and hoped that this collaboration could continue in the future.
"From the city of Surabaya, our school is located far away in Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province. We strongly encourage our students to enrich their maritime knowledge by seeking experiences outside the region, while also honing their discipline, knowledge, and adaptability to prepare them for the dynamics and vastness of the maritime world. We hope this collaboration can continue for future Arga students from SMKN 1 Tarano, and Pelindo Marine is always open to collaboration with the world of education," he said.
Pelindo Marine supports the maritime education process, including for cadets undergoing field work experience. The mentoring and guidance provided facilitate the development of cadets' competencies, character, and professionalism, preparing them for the world of work. This prepares young maritime talent to become resilient, reliable sailors, ready to face the challenges of the future maritime industry.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Corcom PMS).
