Shipbuilding Institute Of Polytechnic Surabaya

What Shipbuilding Institute Of Polytechnic Surabaya does

Politeknik Perkapalan Negeri Surabaya (PPNS), also known as the Shipbuilding Institute of Polytechnic Surabaya, is a government-owned state polytechnic under the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud Ristek), operating with Badan Layanan Umum (BLU) public service status. The institution specializes in vocational higher education focused on shipbuilding, naval architecture, marine engineering, marine electrical systems, automation, piping, occupational safety and health (K3), and sustainable maritime energy. It is organized into three academic departments — Ship Building Engineering (Teknik Bangunan Kapal), Marine Machinery Engineering (Teknik Permesinan Kapal), and Marine Electrical Engineering (Teknik Kelistrikan Kapal) — delivering D2, D3, D4, and S2 (Master's) programs, including an online S2 program in Safety and Risk Engineering for working professionals.

PPNS operates as a non-profit public educational institution rather than a commercial enterprise. Its revenue base is derived primarily from government budget allocation under BLU status, supplemented by regulated student tuition fees (UKT) and revenue from its Unit Layanan Bisnis & Jasa Produksi (Business and Production Services Unit). The institution supplements teaching with research and community service through P3M, professional competency certification via LSP P1, and dedicated technology excellence centers for small vessels (Kapal Kecil) and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS). Marketing and student recruitment occur through the official website (ppns.ac.id), admissions portal (pmb.ppns.ac.id), social media, earned media from competition results, and national selection pathways (SNBP, SNBT, and consortium selection).

The institution serves Indonesian high school and vocational school graduates seeking maritime-focused technical education, working professionals pursuing the S2 Master's program, and Indonesia's maritime and shipbuilding industry which depends on PPNS for skilled technical workforce supply. Notable industry partners include PT Pertamina Patra Niaga (seafarer scholarship program), PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas (K3 conference collaboration), and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia (international academic exchange and Creative Living Lab). PPNS was ranked among the top 10 most favorite public polytechnics in SNBT 2026 and graduated 828 students in its 35th commencement in October 2025.

Name

Shipbuilding Institute Of Polytechnic Surabaya

Legal name

Politeknik Perkapalan Negeri Surabaya

Website

https://www.ppns.ac.id

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PPNS is an Indonesian government polytechnic in Surabaya providing vocational higher education in shipbuilding, marine engineering, naval architecture, marine electrical systems, automation, and occupational safety, serving high school graduates and the Indonesian maritime industry.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education (EDADALAD)

Keywords

• Shipbuilding education
• Marine engineering programs
• Vocational polytechnic education
• Naval architecture training
• Occupational safety engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Surabaya

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Budget (BLU): As a public polytechnic (Politeknik Negeri), PPNS operates primarily on government funding under BLU (Badan Layanan Umum) status, supplemented by student tuition fees and service revenue.
2. Student Tuition Fees: S2 program charges Rp9,500,000 per semester in UKT (Uang Kuliah Tunggal) fees plus Rp350,000 registration fee, with collective discounts for groups of 3 or more students.
3. Business and Production Services: Unit Layanan Bisnis & Jasa Produksi provides commercial services and production output generating revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PPNS is a state polytechnic institution offering vocational higher education in shipbuilding, marine engineering, naval architecture, marine electrical systems, automation, piping, waste treatment, and occupational safety and health (K3). Programs span D2 (2-year diploma), D3 (3-year diploma), D4 (4-year advanced diploma), and S2 (Master's) levels across three departments. The institution also offers professional certification through LSP P1, research services via P3M, and commercial production services through Unit Layanan Bisnis & Jasa Produksi.

Product overview

Politeknik Perkapalan Negeri Surabaya (PPNS) is a state polytechnic institution offering vocational and higher education programs primarily focused on shipbuilding and maritime industries. The institution provides a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs organized into three main departments: Teknik Bangunan Kapal (Shipbuilding Engineering), Teknik Permesinan Kapal (Marine Machinery Engineering), and Teknik Kelistrikan Kapal (Marine Electrical Engineering). Programs range from D2 (2-year diploma) to D4 (4-year advanced diploma) levels, plus a Master's program (S2) in Safety and Risk Engineering. In addition to academic programs, PPNS operates research centers (P3M), quality assurance units, professional certification bodies (LSP P1), technology excellence centers (Kapal Kecil and AIS), and integrated administrative services. The institution is known for its specialized programs in ship construction, marine engineering, occupational safety, and automation technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• D2 Teknik Pengelasan dan Fabrikasi Two-year diploma program (D2) focused on welding and fabrication techniques for shipbuilding applications, offered under the Department of Ship Building Engineering (Teknik Bangunan Kapal).
• D3 Teknik Bangunan Kapal Three-year diploma program (D3) in Shipbuilding Engineering providing foundational knowledge in vessel construction, offered under the Department of Ship Building Engineering.
• D3/D4 Teknik Perancangan dan Konstruksi Kapal Three and four-year diploma programs (D3 and D4) in Ship Design and Construction covering vessel engineering and naval architecture, under the Department of Ship Building Engineering.
• D4 Teknik Pengelasan Four-year advanced diploma (D4) specializing in welding technology for marine applications, under the Department of Ship Building Engineering.
• D4 Manajemen Bisnis Four-year advanced diploma (D4) in Business Management tailored for maritime industry applications, under the Department of Ship Building Engineering.
• D4 Teknologi Rekayasa Konstruksi Perkapalan Four-year advanced diploma (D4) in Ship Construction Engineering Technology focusing on maritime structural engineering, under the Department of Ship Building Engineering.
• D4 Teknologi Rekayasa Kelautan Four-year advanced diploma (D4) program in Marine Engineering Technology, under the Department of Ship Building Engineering.
• D3/D4 Teknik Permesinan Kapal Three and four-year diploma programs (D3 and D4) in Marine Engineering focusing on ship machinery systems, under the Department of Marine Machinery Engineering.
• D4 Teknik Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) Four-year advanced diploma (D4) in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering (K3); the first and only vocational study program in Safety Engineering in Indonesia, accredited A, under the Department of Marine Machinery Engineering.
• D4 Teknik Perpipaan Four-year advanced diploma (D4) in Piping Engineering covering pipe system design and installation for marine applications, under the Department of Marine Machinery Engineering.
• D4 Teknik Desain dan Manufaktur Four-year advanced diploma (D4) in Design and Manufacturing Engineering for marine components, under the Department of Marine Machinery Engineering.
• D4 Teknik Pengolahan Limbah Four-year advanced diploma (D4) in Waste Treatment Engineering focusing on environmental management in maritime and industrial settings, under the Department of Marine Machinery Engineering.
• D4 Teknologi Rekayasa Energi Berkelanjutan Four-year advanced diploma (D4) in Sustainable Energy Engineering Technology, under the Department of Marine Machinery Engineering.
• D3/D4 Teknik Kelistrikan Kapal Three and four-year diploma programs (D3 and D4) in Marine Electrical Engineering covering ship power systems and electrical installations, under the Department of Marine Electrical Engineering.
• D4 Teknik Otomasi Four-year advanced diploma (D4) in Automation Engineering covering industrial automation systems and robotics, under the Department of Marine Electrical Engineering.
• D4 Teknologi Rekayasa Instrumentasi Four-year advanced diploma (D4) in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, under the Department of Marine Electrical Engineering.
• S2 Teknik Keselamatan dan Risiko Master's degree program (S2) in Safety and Risk Engineering, offered online for working professionals. Encompasses safety engineering, risk management, hazard analysis, occupational health and safety management systems, and process safety.
• Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi (LSP P1) Professional certification body providing competency certification for students and industry professionals in maritime and shipbuilding-related fields.
• Unit Layanan Bisnis & Jasa Produksi Commercial business and production services unit providing industrial services and production output to external clients, generating supplemental revenue beyond state BLU funding.
• Pusat Unggulan Teknologi - Kapal Kecil Excellence center for small vessel technology development and research, providing specialized R&D, training, and consultancy services for small vessel design and construction.
• Pusat Unggulan Teknologi - AIS Excellence center for Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology research, providing specialized R&D and training for maritime vessel tracking and identification systems.
• Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (P3M) Research and community service center providing research facilities and public outreach programs for maritime, shipbuilding, and applied engineering topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 828 graduates in single 35th graduation ceremony (October 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026PPNS and UiTM Malaysia strengthened international collaboration through partnership coordination and the initiation of a Creative Living Lab, as part of the Menaut Rantau program. The partnership aims to foster cross-border academic and research exchange.
• PT. Pertamina Patra NiagacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PPNS served as the host venue for the selection of scholarship recipients for prospective seafarers (Beasiswa Calon Pelaut) for PT. Pertamina Patra Niaga 2026. The partnership supports the maritime sector by identifying and sponsoring talented students.
• PT Pelindo Terminal PetikemascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas collaborated with PPNS on the Seminar Conference K3 2021, providing industry expertise and supporting the annual K3 conference. Edi Priyanto, S.KM., MM (Human Capital Director) served as keynote speaker. Continued collaboration in 2022.
• PT. Phitagoras Global DutaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021PT. Phitagoras Global Duta (PJK3) partnered with PPNS to conduct K3 training on Risk Management (ISO 31000:2018), Hazard Identification, and Accident Investigation on December 18-19, 2021 via Zoom Meeting. Provided expert speaker Muhammad Dawaman, S.E., M.KKK.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Politeknik Negeri Semarang (Polines): Central Java state polytechnic offering multiple engineering vocational programs. Comparable as a peer Politeknik Negeri competing in the same national admissions framework and BLU funding model.
• Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS): ITS is the larger university sharing the Sukolilo campus where PPNS operates. Comparable as a Surabaya-based public higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering including naval architecture and marine engineering, though as a broader university rather than a vocational specialist.
• Politeknik Negeri Bandung (Polban): One of Indonesia's largest and most prestigious state polytechnics, offering vocational engineering programs. Comparable as a top-tier Politeknik Negeri competitor for Indonesian high-school graduates in SNBT selection.
• Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ): Major Indonesian state polytechnic offering D3/D4 vocational programs across multiple engineering disciplines. Comparable as a Politeknik Negeri peer institution with BLU status and similar admissions pathways, though broader and non-maritime in focus.

Direct peers

• Politeknik Pelayaran Surabaya: Public maritime academy in Surabaya focused on seafarer certification and marine transportation. Closely comparable as a government polytechnic institution serving the Indonesian maritime workforce with vocational diploma programs.
• Politeknik Maritim Negeri Indonesia (POLIMARIN): Indonesia's only other public maritime polytechnic, located in Semarang. Directly comparable as a state-owned vocational higher education institution focused on maritime disciplines, offering diploma-level programs in seafaring, marine engineering, and nautical studies.

Emerging players

• Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia: Malaysia's largest public university with extensive technical and vocational programs including maritime-related disciplines. Comparable as an active international collaboration partner to PPNS and as a regional ASEAN vocational higher education peer.

Regional players

• Politeknik Perkapalan Negeri (POLTEKPEL) - other campuses: Network of Indonesian maritime polytechnics under the Ministry of Transportation, training seafarers and marine officers across Indonesia. Comparable as a vocational maritime-training peer though operating under a different ministry than PPNS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

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