Research Center for Marine

Head of Research Center for Marine:

Nur Syahroni, ST, MT, Ph.D
Research Center Building
Jalan Teknik Kimia, Kampus ITS Sukolilo
Surabaya, Indonesia 60111.

Overview Research Center for Marine

Research Center for Marine is a research center under the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) ITS. This study center conducts multidisciplinary research related to marine science and technology to contribute in solving national problems.

Field of Research

Research activities at the Research Center for Marine are focuses on answering national challenge in marine science and technology. They are :

Food and fishery sustainability
Defense and security
Renewable marine energy
Water transportation
Management of coastal and small islands
Non-renewable marine resources

Research Topics

Some of the research topics conducted at the Research Center for Marine are as follows:

1. Development of Ship Hull Design and Standard Ship Production

Mapping ocean wave spectrum models for Indonesian waters
Development of analytic and numerical models for calculating barriers, dynamics and strength of ship structures
Development of monohull and multihull ship hull designs
Development of standard ship components in ship production systems in Indonesia
Development and application of new materials for ship construction
Development of standard construction regulations for small (non-conventional) vessels

2. System Technology Development and Marine Defense and main Security Equipment Systems

Development of the concept of warship and submarine design
Development of mini-submarines for reconnaissance missions
Development of weapons systems and warship control systems
Development of stealth technology for warships
Development of underwater communication systems and technology

3. Development of Technology for Exploration and Exploitation of Offshore Marine Resources

Development of numerical models and experiments for the analysis of offshore building structures
Development of offshore building production and installation systems
Development of a monitoring system, inspection, and maintenance of offshore building structures
Development of a hydrodynamic model of fluid interactions with offshore buildings
Development of optimization and reliability models in offshore building designs
Technology development for exploration and exploitation of natural resources in the deep water
Development of marine energy power generation systems (waves, currents, tides, sea heat)
Development of efficient sea-advanced vehicles as supporters of island integration
Development of environmentally-friendly technology for the capture, cultivation, and management of fish

4. Development of Coastal Engineering and Marine Environment

Development of hydrodynamic model ofwave, current, transport sediment, and marine pollution
Development of a mechanical scouring model and its mitigation for coastal and offshore structures
Development of environment-friendly beach buildings
Development of coastal and coastal spatial planning
Disaster mitigation and adaptation in coastal and marine geo-hazards areas
Development of Artificial Reef (AR) for ecosystem rehabilitation
Development of fishery products and marine biota for food and health

5. Development of an Efficient and Environmental-Friendly Propulsion System

Development of various types of propellers
Development of fuel-efficient and low-emission ship engines
Development of a biofuel ship engine.
Development of linear engines for ship engines.
Development of hybrid propulsion systems (solar cell screens and motors)
Development of system automation and ship machinery

6. System of Reliability of Systems and Machinery and Ship Safety

Development of AIS (Automatic Identification System) technology and its application.
Marine hazard simulations for hazardsmitigation
Study of aspects of stability in ship safety
Statutory studies to improve ship safety

7. The Indonesian Maritime Connectivity Development Model

Development of an integrated transportation model of Integrated Transport System
Development of conceptual design of maritime infrastructure (ships, ports, logistics)
Development of a model of modernizing people’s shipping and people’s ports
Development of sustainable maritime infrastructure
Development of port Hinterland connectivity

8. Development of Indonesian Telematics and Maritime Logistics