PIS Expands Maritime Literacy Program to Coastal Schools

PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) is broadening its maritime literacy initiative, Ocean LiteraSEA 2.0, to reach more coastal schools across Indonesia. The program aims to enhance teachers' capacity to embed maritime and environmental topics into their curriculum, fostering a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems among young learners.

The initiative officially kicked off its latest phase with a hybrid event at the Faculty of Education Auditorium at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) in Bandung on May 13, 2026. This phase involves teachers from various Indonesian regions and is a collaborative effort with the Yayasan Inovasi Muda Indonesia, the Faculty of Education at UPI, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), and BPPMPV KPTK Gowa.

Through workshops focused on empathetic teaching and interactive learning, teachers from elementary to vocational high schools receive training in developing environment-based teaching methods. The training covers integrating maritime issues into existing curricula, creating contextual learning materials, employing storytelling techniques, and utilizing experiential learning approaches. Beyond academics, the program also emphasizes developing empathetic communication and socio-emotional skills in the classroom.

PJS Corporate Secretary of PIS, Vega Pita, highlighted the critical role of education in cultivating awareness among young people about the importance of marine ecosystem preservation. "Through Ocean LiteraSEA, we want to instill early awareness in coastal youth that the sea is the future and must be protected together," Vega stated on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She added that the program aligns with sustainable development goals, particularly quality education, climate action, and marine ecosystem protection, while also supporting the blue economy's focus on sustainable marine resource development for coastal regions.

Since its inception in 2023, Ocean LiteraSEA has made a significant impact, reaching 69 coastal schools, benefiting over 3,600 students, revitalizing 25 school libraries, providing more than 15 annual scholarships for aspiring seafarers, and certifying 41 teachers. The program's ongoing efforts to strengthen educators' capabilities are expected to expand maritime literacy and environmental consciousness among Indonesia's coastal youth.