Implementation of Maritime Training Policy at Politeknik Pelayaran Barombong

Sea transportation is crucial for public activities and the distribution of goods in Indonesia, a country with many islands. The ever-evolving technology and international regulations require an increase in workforce competency and robust maritime industry. Maritime schools play a strategic role in preparing competent seafarers through comprehensive training. Indonesia has 11 official shipping schools, including Politeknik Pelayaran Barombong in Makassar, which follows the Ministry of Transportation's policies based on PM 70 of 2013 and other related regulations. Despite significant opportunities for seafarers to improve the global economy, maritime schools face challenges in producing graduates who meet industry standards. This research investigates the implementation, results, and obstacles faced by Politeknik Pelayaran Barombong in executing education and training policies, using qualitative methods. The findings indicate that while the quality standards at Politeknik Pelayaran Barombong align with international STWC standards, the implementation of these policies is suboptimal due to policy uniformity, weak support, and low knowledge among the target group. The impact of the implementation of training policy shows that 85% of graduates are absorbed into the maritime industry, with a maximum waiting time of 6 months. These results can help Politeknik Pelayaran Barombong evaluate the reasons why trainees' skills do not meet expected standards