Proceedings of the International Conference of Inland Water and Ferries Transport Polytechnic of Palembang on Technology and Environment (IWPOSPA-TE 2024)

Conference: Proceedings of the International Conference of Inland Water and Ferries Transport Polytechnic of Palembang on Technology and Environment (IWPOSPA-TE 2024)
Date: 17 October 2024
Location: Palembang, Indonesia (Hybrid)
Website: https://iwpospa2024.poltektranssdp-palembang.ac.id/

Praise and gratitude be expressed to God Almighty, for his blessings and grace upon us, allowing the successful implementation of the Proceedings of the International Conference of Inland Water and Ferries Transport Polytechnic of Palembang on Technology and Environment (IWPOSPA-TE), held on October 17, 2024, at Hotel Santika Premiere Airport, Palembang, Indonesia.

The international seminar under the theme “Safety Culture in Smart, Sustainable, and Eco Green for Inland Water and Ferries Transport” was successfully realized through the solid collaboration and unwavering commitment of the Inland Water and Ferries Transport Polytechnic of Palembang, under the leadership and supervision of Dr. Eko Nugroho Widjatmoko, M.M., M.Mar.E, as the Director. The event was officially opened by Dr. Eko Nugroho Widjatmoko and Ir. Subagiyo, M.T. from the Human Resource Agency of Transportation, marking a momentous occasion in advancing discussions around the evolving landscape of inland water and ferries transport.

This international conference aimed to be a premier platform where researchers, academic practitioners, policymakers, NGOs, research institutions, and industry players could converge and share their latest findings, innovations, and perspectives. The focus of the conference was to enhance awareness and promote the implementation of safety culture within the framework of digital transformation, sustainability, and eco-consciousness in the inland water and ferry transport sectors.

We are honored to have welcomed esteemed keynote speakers who enriched the event with their insights and expertise:

• Prof. Dr. Omar bin Yakoob (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia),
• Prof. Dr. Ketut Buda Artana, S.T., M.Sc.,
• Mary Ann I. Pastrana (Philippine Merchant Marine Academy),
• Allan Schwartz (AMSAT International).

Their contributions were vital in setting the tone for meaningful discourse throughout the event.

With a diverse representation of participants from multiple countries, the conference fostered a multidisciplinary and international exchange of ideas, ultimately aimed at accelerating innovation, policy improvement, and academic growth in the realm of inland water and ferries transport.

Committee
October 2024