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Journal : Multicore International Journal of Multidisciplinary (MIJM)

Blockchain-Enhanced Maritime Education Ecosystem: Decentralized Credentialing for Global Seafarer Competency Verification Pargaulan Dwikora Simanjuntak; Ikhwanuddin; A. Nurfajri Irwan; Yayu Nopriani Martha; Giovanni Battista Puteri
Multicore International Journal of Multidisciplinary (MIJM) Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): May
Publisher : Marasofi International Media and Publishing (MIMP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64123/mijm.v2.i1.2

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The global maritime industry faces a critical seafarer shortage of 89,510 officers, exacerbated by fragmented credential verification systems, fraudulent certification practices, and inefficient competency recognition across jurisdictions. This research develops a comprehensive Blockchain-Enhanced Maritime Education Ecosystem integrating decentralized credentialing infrastructure with IoT-enabled simulation training and economic impact assessment of maritime labor market transformation. Through qualitative analysis incorporating perspectives from maritime education experts, certification authority administrators, and shipping company training managers, this study identifies critical requirements for trustless verification systems, interoperability standards, and stakeholder adoption barriers. The framework synthesizes educational technology innovations with maritime training regulatory compliance, demonstrating how blockchain-based credentialing can simultaneously enhance seafarer mobility, reduce certification fraud, and improve competency verification efficiency while addressing cybersecurity concerns and digital divide challenges. Findings reveal significant gaps in current certification systems, particularly regarding cross-jurisdictional recognition mechanisms and real-time competency tracking capabilities. The research contributes actionable implementation pathways for maritime stakeholders globally, offering evidence-based strategies for digital transformation of seafarer credentialing aligned with STCW Convention requirements and SDG 4 (Quality Education), while addressing the urgent workforce development needs essential for maritime industry sustainability and operational safety.
Blue Economy Literacy Framework for Coastal Communities: Integrating Marine Conservation, Maritime Entrepreneurship, and Cultural Heritage Barasa, Larsen; Aditya Rinaldi; Aji Permana; M. Anang Jatmiko; Ikhwanuddin
Multicore International Journal of Multidisciplinary (MIJM) Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): May
Publisher : Marasofi International Media and Publishing (MIMP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64123/mijm.v2.i1.1

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Coastal communities worldwide face unprecedented livelihood threats as 680 million inhabitants experience declining fish stocks, climate change impacts, and economic marginalization despite residing adjacent to valuable marine resources. This research develops a comprehensive Blue Economy Literacy Framework integrating marine conservation education, maritime entrepreneurship training, and cultural heritage preservation to enable sustainable coastal socio-economic development. Through qualitative analysis incorporating perspectives from marine biologists, community development specialists, and coastal education practitioners, this study identifies critical curriculum components, pedagogical approaches, and implementation barriers constraining coastal capacity building initiatives. The framework synthesizes marine biology, social sciences, economics, and educational pedagogy, demonstrating how multidisciplinary literacy programs can simultaneously enhance environmental stewardship, economic opportunity creation, and cultural identity preservation while addressing power asymmetries and gender inequities prevalent in coastal societies. Findings reveal significant gaps in current coastal education approaches, particularly regarding integration of traditional ecological knowledge with scientific marine conservation principles and connection of environmental protection with livelihood generation strategies. The research contributes actionable implementation pathways for coastal stakeholders globally, offering evidence-based strategies for transformative education aligned with SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 1 (No Poverty), while empowering marginalized coastal populations through knowledge, skills, and agency essential for sustainable coastal futures.
Co-Authors A. Hasan A. Nur Fajri Irwan A. Nurfajri Irwan A.A. Ketut Agung Cahyawan W Abdul Malik Aditya Rinaldi Ahmad Zarnuji Ainul Falah, Zulaiha Aji Permana Al-Amin, Rifal Amat Jaedun Anwar, M. Syaiful Anwar, Moh. Syaiful Aprillia Haya, Alif Dhita Apriyani, Fitria Barasa, Larsen Bathara, Beny Cilda Thesisa Ilmawan Dzinnur Daniel Happy Putra Didit Darmawan Djaelani, M. Djaelani, Mohamad Djaelani, Mohammad Dzinnur, Cilda Tesisa Ilmawan Eka Prasetiawati, Eka Evendi, Wakid Evi Krismawati, Irene Faisal, M. Arif Ferro Hidayah Giovanni Battista Puteri Halizah, Siti Nur Harfansah, Azwin Heni Astuti Ikhwan Aziz Q Imam Muchoyar, Imam Jahroni Jahroni, Jahroni Jaja Suparman Judiono Judiono Juliaster Marbun Kholil, Ahmad Musyadad Kusprabandaru, Agung M. Anang Jatmiko Malik, Moh. Agus Markus Yando Milhatina Umi Haidaroh Misbachul Munir Mispani, Mispani Miswanto Miswanto Mohammad Zakki Azani Muhamad Subhi Apriantoro Muhammad Nur Amin Mustofa, Triono Ali Nafi Almuzani Naseh, Muhammad Negara, Dharma Setiawan Nur Amin, Muhammad Nuraini, Reny Priambodo, Sebastianus Puspita Sari, Laila Rachmad Pribadi, Wisnu Ramadhani, Faizal Rizky, Muchamad Catur Rommy Hardyansah rudi nur syamsudin Safitri, Feby Salma Ayu Saleh, Mochamad Samsul Arifin Santoso, Sony Sandi Sriwahyuni, Yayu Stang, Taufik Hidayat Sudarso Sudarso Sumarjo H Sumianti, Sumianti Sutarto Sutarto Syafi’i, Ahmad Syahbana, Muhammad Khoir Triono, Bambang Tripitasari, Dika Usman, Marzuqi V. Lilik Hariyanto Wibawa, Satria Agung Wibowo, Agung Satryo Wijaya, Estu Panduaji Wisnu Rachmad Prihadi Yanuar Wicaksono Yayu Nopriani Martha Yayu Sriwahyuni Hamzah Yoniessa, Siska Yusuf, Andrian Firdaus