On 2 September 2025, Korea-Indonesia MTCRC Cirebon Center welcomed Mr. HA Kyungsoo and Mr. Moon Joonsik from the Korean Embassy. They were accompanied by Dr. Hansan Park, Director of Korea-Indonesia MTCRC, for a tour of the facilities and an introduction to the research instruments available at the center. This visit further strengthens the collaboration and partnership between Korea and Indonesia in advancing marine science and technology.

As part of the ODA Ocean Satellite Project, the Korea-Indonesia MTCRC, together with KIOST and partner institutions, conducted a field survey in Cirebon on August 19–29, 2025, focusing on photometric measurements and water sampling for Chlorophyll-a, TSM, and CDOM analysis. This survey successfully gathered valuable datasets to validate satellite ocean color data (GOCI) and deepen our understanding of water quality dynamics in Cirebon.

On August 26, 2025, the 2nd Year Report & 4th Steering Committee Meeting of the ODA KIOTEC project “𝙀𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙖”, was held at DoubleTree Kemayoran, Jakarta.

The event brought together key stakeholders from government, universities, and institutions to review progress, share insights, and plan the next phase. Dr. PARK Hansan, Project Manager, presented the annual report, marking an important step forward for ODA KIOTEC.

Korea–Indonesia MTCRC and GQSP Indonesia, UNIDO conducting a field survey in Karawang, West Java to study Gracilaria seaweed farming and its role in blue carbon ecosystems. The survey focuses on measuring water quality, assessing sediment and carbon storage potential, and analyzing the biochemical profile of cultivated seaweed. This survey aims to strengthen sustainable aquaculture practices, support ecosystem resilience, and highlight seaweed’s contribution to climate change mitigation.

On 18-21 of August, the three day VTOL Drone Training was successfully conducted in Jakarta, at the KIOTEC Office, and in Cirebon. This advanced technology is paving the way for more accurate coastal mapping and empowering participants with the skills to strengthen science-based ocean management. 

Korea–Indonesia MTCRC supports the regular survey conducted by ITB on August 4–5, 2025, in the Cirebon seawaters, West Java. The survey, led by Dr. Lamona I. Bernawis, M.Sc., was conducted in line with student guidance activities for the Earth Science Master’s Program (S2) and Oceanography Bachelor’s Program (S1). The main focus included CTD measurements, current speed monitoring (ADCP), and water sampling for Chlorophyll, TSM, and CDOM, contributing valuable data for marine environmental analysis.

On August 5, 2025, marks an important milestone as Pusan National University and Korea–Indonesia MTCRC officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for joint research, academic exchange, and innovative development in marine science and technology.

As part of the Korea–Indonesia Ocean Technology Capacity Enhancement Actions (KIOTEC-CEA) project—an endorsed Decade Action under the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030)—a  Master's Degree Awardee Seminar 2025 was held to showcase the research progress of 12 selected students from six Indonesian partner universities (ITB, UNDIP, UNHAS, UGM, UNPATTI, and IPB) on July 30, 2025. Organized by Korea–Indonesia MTCRC and KIOST, this event served as a platform for awardees to present their thesis topics, ranging from coastal ecology to fisheries technology and applied oceanography, before an expert panel including national and international representatives such as BRIN, Indonesian universities, and Pukyong National University (Korea).

Korea-Indonesia MTCRC supports a collaborative field survey on 14-15 of July 2025 at Jakarta Bay. This survey initiated by IPB University under the APN project "Harnessing Earth Observation (EO) to Enhance Decision-Making for EuHAB Impact Mitigation and Adaptation," led by Prof. Dr. Jonson Lumban Gaol.

This joint research involves international partners including Burapha University (Thailand) and JAMSTEC (Japan). The objectives of this survey include collecting remote sensing reflectance (Rrs) and water quality & ocean parameter data.

As part of Korea’s ongoing support for marine science and technology development in Indonesia, the second Marine Survey Equipment Training under the ODA KIOTEC project was held on July 7–10, 2025, at the KIOTEC Office in Ancol, Jakarta. This initiative, launched in June 2024 in Busan, involves collaboration between Kemenko Pangan, BPPSDMKP, MOF Korea, KIOST, and MTCRC. The training was attended by 40 ODA KIOTEC scholarship recipients from ITB, UGM, UNDIP, and UNPATTI, along with 8 BPPSDMKP–KKP representatives, focusing on Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) operation and seabed mapping.

On July 10th 2025, representatives from the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) visited the MTCRC Cirebon Center. Accompanied by MTCRC Director Dr. Park Hansan, the delegation toured the facilities, including the equipment room, chemical laboratory, and the computer training lab for data processing.  This visit marks another step in strengthening collaborative ties and advancing marine science and technology between Korea and Indonesia.

On 2 July 2025, Dr. Park Hansan was elected as Vice-Chairperson (Officer of the Commission) for the 2025–2027 term.

Congratulations! This appointment is a true recognition of his outstanding commitment and leadership. The photo features the composition of the IOC Assembly and Executive Council members for the 2025–2027 period.

On July 1, 2025, the Korea-Indonesia Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC) Cirebon Center welcomed a delegation from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). The delegation was warmly welcomed by Mr. Chungkyung Jeon, Head of Department at MTCRC, and participated in a guided tour of the center’s laboratories, where they were introduced to various ongoing research and technological developments in the marine sector. As part of their agenda, they also visited the ARA Boat at Pelindo Pier, accompanied by representatives from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), fostering further regional collaboration in the field of marine science.