A Management Framework For Continuous Quality Improvement In Indonesian Maritime Education And Training

Abstract

This research develops a data-driven management framework for continuous curriculum quality improvement in Indonesian Maritime Education and Training (MET) institutions, addressing critical gaps between simulator-based training, STCW requirements, and operational demands. Through qualitative interviews with five maritime lecturers, five seafarers (two engineers, three deck officers), and two port masters, the study reveals significant barriers to utilizing simulator performance data for curriculum development, including technological constraints, institutional inertia, and limited data literacy among educators. Findings demonstrate a three-way competency misalignment between training provision, international standards, and industry expectations, particularly concerning emerging green technologies and environmental compliance procedures. The proposed framework integrates digital twin technology concepts with learning analytics principles, establishing systematic feedback loops connecting graduate experiences to curriculum evolution. Results indicate that while sophisticated simulator infrastructure exists, socio-technical systems enabling data-to-action translation remain underdeveloped. The research contributes a comprehensive management model featuring phased implementation pathways, professional development strategies, and industry partnership structures specifically adapted for resource-constrained, archipelagic Indonesian maritime contexts, ultimately supporting workforce development for sustainable shipping transitions.