Korea-Indonesia MTCRC collaborated with ITB to survey Cirebon waters on February 17-18. Led by Oceanography ITB lecturer Dr. Lamona I Bernawis and four students, the survey aimed to measure ocean parameters, sea currents, and collect turbidity data along the Cirebon coastal area. 

On the first day, data collection was limited near Cirebon port to Bungkolor due to adverse weather conditions. However, data collection expanded to Losari in the eastern area the following day. These activities are valuable for ITB research and student thesis.

BRIN Research Center for Conservation of Marine and Inland Water Resources/Pusat Riset Konservasi Sumber Daya Laut dan Perairan Darat (PRKSDLP) visited the MTCRC Cirebon Center. The head of BRIN PRKSDLPD - Dr. Arif Wibowo and his team aim to see all equipment and laboratories provided in the Cirebon Center.

MTCRC researchers explained about the activities and facilities at the MTCRC office, and both discussed the future research collaboration. BRIN is enthusiastic about the MTCRC facilities and collaboration. MTCRC Director - Mrs. Ivonne Radjawane P.hD. and Dr. Arif Wibowo exchanged ideas for future collaboration schemes.

MTCRC organized a 5-day intensive training on 'Mapping Coastal Areas using VTOL Fixed Wing Drones.' The event, held from January 22-26, 2024, aimed at advancing expertise in coastal mapping. Six trainers from DaeYoung Drone M&S Korea, along with three MTCRC researchers, led the sessions. Twenty-five participants from government institutions such as CMMAI, BPPSDMKP-KKP, BRIN, and universities including ITB, IPB, UGM, UNDIP, and UNUD underwent both theoretical and practical sessions on VTOL fixed-wing drone operations. The training covered topics such as aerodynamics, flight missions, and data processing.

Korea-Indonesia MTCRC held a meeting in the 2nd-floor meeting room of the CMMAI Building. The meeting was attended by representatives from CMMAI, BPPSDMKP, MoSS, MOF, and MoFA. The agenda included discussions on MTCRC's evaluation and ODA ICBC progress and plans.

Dr. Park Hansan, the Korean director of MTCRC, presented the achievements of MTCRC in 2023 and plans for 2024. With great appreciation for MTCRC's pivotal roles in maritime affairs, Mr. Firman Hidayat, Deputy Coordinating Minister for Maritime Resources, expressed hope that MTCRC can have a positive impact on larger parties.

Dr. Park also presented the progress report on ODA ICBC, followed by discussions. As a result, the meeting led to the discussion of Integrated capacity-building center name, 'Korea Indonesia Integrated Maritime Technology Education Center (KIMTEC),' and programs, including scholarships and special training courses. These initiatives will require further discussion with related institutions to address the technical aspects.

MTCRC organized a 5-day intensive training on 'Mapping Coastal Areas using VTOL Fixed Wing Drones.' The event, held from January 22-26, 2024, aimed at advancing expertise in coastal mapping. Six trainers from DaeYoung Drone M&S Korea, along with three MTCRC researchers, led the sessions. Twenty-five participants from government institutions such as CMMAI, BPPSDMKP-KKP, BRIN, and universities including ITB, IPB, UGM, UNDIP, and UNUD underwent both theoretical and practical sessions on VTOL fixed-wing drone operations. The training covered topics such as aerodynamics, flight missions, and data processing.

Korea-Indonesia Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC) arranged a pivotal meeting, bringing together Pukyong National University (PKNU) with several esteemed universities in Indonesia. This meeting marks a significant milestone in the ongoing implementation of the ICBC ODA Project initiated last year.

Among the distinguished attendees were representatives from Indonesian universities such as UGM, IPB, ITB, and UNDIP. The collaboration between PKNU and MTCRC aims to foster a comprehensive discussion forum, facilitating the exchange of crucial information to the fisheries curriculum implemented across Indonesian universities

Dive into Ocean Research!

Korea-Indonesia MTCRC had an educational visit with 6th-grade students from Sekolah Pelita Harapan, Kemang Village. Our educational visit, led by Riam Badriana (MTCRC Researcher) covered by MTCRC's introduction, activities, general oceanography, and the Ocean Research Station. Filled with enthusiasm about MTCRC, The students presented their Ocean Research Station projects and looked forward to more future collaboration ahead.

Korea-Indonesia MTCRC supported ITB field study and measurement entitled Estimation of Mangrove Carbon Stock in Mundu Coast, Cirebon District. This activity was held for 2 days during 15-16 January 2024, with Oceanography ITB students accompanied by MTCRC Researchers and taking sediment samples.

The field study activities aim to know the condition of the community structure and environmental characteristics of mangrove forests and determine carbon stock estimation of live biomass (upper and lower) and mangrove sediment.