Cirebon, September 2026 – Five students from the Diploma IV Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Engineering Technology (TRKP), School of Vocational Studies, Universitas Diponegoro (SV Undip) are participating in an Industrial Internship Program at PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari (DKB), Cirebon Branch. The internship program is part of the TRKP Study Program’s efforts to provide students with real-world industrial experience while strengthening their competencies in ship construction and piping.
The five students participating in the program are Faiz Eka Ramdani, Paundra Arane Wong Sae, Surya Adi Syahputra, Ahmad Syahman Firdaus, and Muhamad Naufal Afwika Rahman. They are undertaking an industrial internship for a minimum period of four months and have been assigned to the Construction and Piping Division at PT DKB Cirebon.
During the internship, the students have the opportunity to become directly involved in ship repair projects, including the Widmarine 2509 Barge, OSV Pesut III, TB Widmarine, and Roro Labrita Karya. Their involvement provides valuable hands-on experience in understanding ship repair processes within an actual shipyard environment.
One of the students’ main activities is conducting quantity and condition inspections (opname) of replating works on various ship structures, including the hull, deck, bulwark, frame, and barge side board. In addition, the students are also involved in pipe replacement activities on vessels undergoing repair.
These activities provide students with valuable opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic studies to real-world industrial situations. Beyond developing their technical understanding of ship construction and piping, the students also gain practical experience in work procedures, interdepartmental coordination, and the implementation of occupational health and safety standards in a shipyard environment.
The Industrial Internship Program is conducted under the supervision of Dr. Aulia Windyandari, S.T., M.T. and Dr. Mohd. Ridwan, S.T., M.T., lecturers from the TRKP Study Program, School of Vocational Studies, Universitas Diponegoro. Through this program, students are expected to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom and practical applications in industry, while simultaneously developing their technical competencies and soft skills as preparation for entering the professional workforce.
Direct involvement in replating inspection and pipe replacement activities provides students with valuable insights into the various technical challenges encountered during ship repair operations. This experience also broadens their understanding of how work standards and procedures are implemented in actual shipyard operations.
Through the Industrial Internship Program, the TRKP Study Program of SV Undip continues to promote experiential learning and strong collaboration between vocational higher education and industry. The experience gained during the internship is expected to enhance students’ readiness to enter the workforce and contribute to the development of graduates with competencies and skills that meet the needs of the maritime and shipbuilding industries.
This program also represents a concrete form of synergy between vocational higher education and industry in supporting the development of competent, adaptive, and industry-ready human resources capable of responding to the challenges of the maritime sector.