Preface
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Researchers, Industry Leaders, and Innovators,
With great pride and enthusiasm, we welcome you to SENTA 2025, the exhibition and International Conference on Marine Technology and Application, held on 26–27 November 2025 at Grha ITS Surabaya, Indonesia. This milestone edition of SENTA reflects our collective commitment to driving innovation, advancing clean energy, and strengthening the blue economy for a more sustainable maritime future.
In recent years, the maritime sector has faced unprecedented challenges—rising global demands for energy efficiency, stricter environmental regulations, and the need for resilient ocean-based industries. As we navigate these complex issues, the role of science, technology, and collaboration has become more crucial than ever. SENTA 2025 serves as a platform where experts, academics, industry professionals, and policymakers converge to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and explore actionable solutions that will shape the future of maritime sustainability.
With the theme “Advancing Clean Energy and the Blue Economy for a Sustainable Maritime Future,” this conference highlights the urgent need to integrate clean energy solutions into maritime operations and harness the full potential of the blue economy. Through breakthrough technologies, strategic policies, and forward-thinking investments, we aim to accelerate the transition toward a maritime sector that is environmentally responsible, economically robust, and globally competitive.
The SENTA 2025 agenda is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and impactful collaboration. This year, we proudly present:
- International Conference Sessions featuring keynote addresses by esteemed global experts, technical paper presentations, and thematic discussions on emerging maritime innovations.
- Industry Exhibition, where leading companies, research institutions, and startups showcase the latest advancements in maritime technology, renewable energy, and sustainability solutions.
- Forums, creating a unique opportunity for cross-sector dialogue between academia, government, and industry to align strategies for a resilient future.
- Workshops & Training Programs, equipping participants with essential skills and insights needed to drive transformative change in marine technology and clean energy integration.
Each of you plays an indispensable role in the progress we strive for. Whether you are presenting cutting-edge research, engaging in discussions, or exploring groundbreaking technologies, your presence contributes to the success of this conference and the broader mission of sustainable maritime development.
As we embark on SENTA 2025, we encourage every participant to seize this opportunity to build new connections, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation. It is through collective knowledge, shared expertise, and unwavering determination that we can forge a maritime future that is not only prosperous but also sustainable and resilient.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee of SENTA 2025, we extend our warmest welcome. We look forward to an enriching, insightful, and impactful conference with all of you. May this gathering serve as a catalyst for pioneering advancements that shape the maritime industry for generations to come.
Sincerely,
The Organizing Committee of SENTA 2025
SENTA Topics
In response to the pressing global challenges of our time, SENTA 2025 proudly adopts the theme:
” Advancing Clean Energy and the Blue Economy for a Sustainable Maritime Future.”
This theme underscores the vital importance of innovation in building a maritime sector that is both environmentally sustainable and economically and socially resilient.
We cordially invite researchers, academics, industry experts, and practitioners to submit their original research papers and contribute to this important dialogue. We are particularly interested in work that explores transformative ideas, technologies, and strategies that support the transition toward a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable maritime future.
We welcome submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Resilient And Sustainable Shipbuilding Design and Production
Objective: To promote innovation in shipbuilding through low-carbon materials, energy-efficient designs, and circular economy practices to reduce environmental impact and enhance lifecycle sustainability.
Subtopic:
- Eco-friendly ship design and lifecycle assessment
- Use of recycled and bio-based materials in ship construction
- Modular and flexible shipbuilding techniques
- Energy-saving hull forms and propulsion systems
- Digital twin technology for sustainable ship design
- Circular economy in ship dismantling and recycling
Resilient and Sustainable Design of Port and other Maritime Infrastructure
Objective: Advance the development of climate-resilient, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible port and maritime infrastructure
Subtopic:
- Green port technologies and electrification
- Climate-adaptive port infrastructure
- Smart energy management systems in ports
- Shore power and cold ironing systems
- Nature-based solutions for coastal protection
- Port waste and emissions management
Resilient and Sustainable Freight Transport and Logistic
Objective: Enhance maritime logistics through smart, de carbonized, and integrated systems that support sustainable freight transport
Subtopic:
- Decarbonization and Energy Transition Processes Toward Zero-Emission Transport
- Smart logistics and digital supply chain platforms
- Low-emission shipping corridors
- Intermodal transport integration
- Blockchain for transparent and sustainable logistics
- Green freight certification and monitoring
- Optimization of cargo routing and scheduling
Sustainable and Renewable Energy in Ocean Engineering
Objective: Leverage ocean engineering to support renewable energy generation, coastal resilience, and sustainable marine infrastructure..
Subtopic:
- Offshore renewable energy platforms (wind, wave, tidal)
- Coastal protection and erosion control technologies
- Sustainable underwater construction materials
- Subsea infrastructure for energy and data transmission
- Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)
- Environmental impact assessment in ocean engineering
- Offshore wind farm design and integration
- Wave and tidal energy harvesting technologies
- Floating solar PV systems
Marine Engineering and Technology TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABLE MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE
Objective: To advance sustainable marine engineering practices and technologies that support clean energy integration, enhance operational efficiency, and promote the resilience of maritime systems in alignment with blue economy principles.
Subtopic:
- Development of hybrid and electric propulsion
- Integration of renewable energy sources (solar, wind) into ship systems
- Fuel efficiency optimization in marine engines
- Smart control systems for energy management
- Remote and autonomous operation of marine systems
- AI and IoT applications in marine engineering
- Digital twins for marine systems
- Predictive maintenance using big data analytics
- Simulation and virtual prototyping for sustainable design
SHIP TECHNOLOGY USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Objective: Accelerate the adoption of alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime.
Subtopic:
- Hydrogen and ammonia-fueled ship technologies
- LNG as a transitional marine fuel
- Electrification and hybrid propulsion systems
- Fuel cell applications in shipping
- Infrastructure for alternative fuel hunkering
- Emission monitoring and compliance systems
MARINE SAFETY
Objective: o strengthen safety frameworks and technologies that ensure secure, sustainable, and resilient maritime operations, especially in the context of clean energy adoption and evolving maritime technologies.
Subtopic:
- Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness
- Maritime Accident Prevention and Response Systems
- Safety Standards for Alternative Fuel Vessels
- Human Factors and Training in Marine Safety
- Integration of Safety with Environmental Monitoring
- AIS in Marine Safety and Emergency Response
Maritime Environment and Community Development
Objective: Foster sustainable coastal development and marine conservation through inclusive, community-based approaches..
Subtopic:
- Blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, seagrass, salt marshes)
- Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices
- Marine spatial planning and community engagement
- Eco-tourism and coastal livelihood development
- Marine pollution prevention and cleanup initiatives
- Indigenous knowledge in marine conservation
- Marine Disaster and Mitigation
- Marine Biology
- Fisheries and Marine Aquaculture
Keynote Speaker
(to be confirmed)
The SENTA 2025 Organizing Committee is actively working to connect with and confirm our lineup of distinguished keynote speakers. Our goal is to ensure that all participants gain maximum value from the insights and expertise of leading voices in the maritime and clean energy sectors.
Once all speakers have been confirmed, we will update this page with their profiles and presentation details. We appreciate your patience and look forward to unveiling a speaker lineup that will inspire, inform, and elevate the discussions at SENTA 2025.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to presenting a lineup that will provide valuable insights and inspiration.
Prahoro Yulijanto Nurtjahyo, Ph. D
Kepala Badan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia
Kementerian ESDM
Dr. Pung Nugroho Saksono,
Direktur Jenderal Pengawasan Sumber Daya Kelautan dan Perikanan
Kementerian KKP
Dr Gareth Davies, BSc (Hons), PhD
Chief Executive Officer, Aquatera Group, United Kingdom
Prof. Lydia Helena Wong
School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Cluster. Director at Energy Research Institute. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Prof. Dr. Omar bin Yaakob
Marine Technology Centre (MTC) University of Technology Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Emil Elestianto Dardak, B.Bus., M.Sc., Ph.D
Vice Governor of East Java
Photos
Here are a few snapshots from our recent SENTA conference.
Organizer
Sponsors
contact
Chairman
Prof. Dr. Ir. Agoes Santoso, M.Sc., M.phil.
Secretary
IDr. Nurhadi Siswantoro, ST., MT.
Email : senta@its.ac.id
