Green technology applications in maritime transportation engineering for sustainable operations

Maritime Institute of Jakarta, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran-Jakarta, Indonesia

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Abstract

This qualitative study investigates stakeholder perspectives on integrating green technologies and sustainability competencies within maritime education frameworks in Indonesia. Through semi-structured interviews with 15 maritime professionals, 10 educators, and 12 recent graduates (N=37), the research examines the alignment between educational preparedness and industry implementation requirements for sustainable maritime operations. Thematic analysis reveals substantial gaps between theoretical knowledge transfer (averaging 8.3/10) and workplace application rates (33–58%), with professionals citing capital constraints, regulatory uncertainties, and technical capacity limitations as primary adoption barriers despite demonstrated green technology benefits. Educators report resource constraints limiting hands-on training capabilities, while graduates identify deficiencies in troubleshooting skills, economic analysis competencies, and stakeholder communication abilities essential for operational contexts. Findings indicate misalignment between curriculum expansion efforts (90% educator support) and immediate industry demand (60% conditional adoption willingness), suggesting potential credential inflation risks. The research contributes empirical evidence linking educational interventions to workforce preparedness outcomes and proposes differentiated implementation pathways addressing scale-dependent barriers in developing maritime economies pursuing sustainability transitions.