Summer Course

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

About the Program

The Department of Aquatic Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University, proudly announces the “APT Sailor Summer Course 2026“, an international academic program designed to promote innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration in the utilization of aquatic resources.
With the theme “From Ocean to Extraordinary Value: Blue Innovation, Marine By-Product Valorization, and Gastrodiplomacy,” this program highlights Indonesia’s vast potential as an archipelagic nation rich in aquatic biodiversity.

Theme 2026:
From Ocean to Extraordinary Value: Blue Innovation, Marine By-Product Valorization, and Gastrodiplomacy

Background

Indonesia, as the world’s largest archipelagic country, possesses abundant and diverse aquatic biological resources. These resources play a crucial role not only in food security but also offer significant potential to be developed into high value-added products. Through innovation in aquatic product processing technology, these resources can be transformed into various products, including food, bioactive compounds, biomaterials, and other industrial products.

In the global context, the concept of blue innovation promotes more creative and sustainable utilization of marine resources to generate broader economic, social, and environmental value.

The Department of Aquatic Product Technology (THP), IPB University, is mandated to advance science and technology in the sustainable utilization of aquatic resources into safe, high-quality, and value-added products. One key focus is the optimization of raw material utilization through marine by-product valorization, which involves converting processing by-products—such as fish heads, bones, skin, and viscera—into valuable products like collagen, bioactive peptides, and industrial materials. This approach supports zero-waste processing and contributes to a more sustainable blue economy.

Beyond economic and technological value, aquatic products also carry strong cultural significance in Indonesian culinary traditions. Various seafood-based dishes serve as instruments of gastrodiplomacy, where food becomes a medium for cultural exchange and global promotion of national identity. Therefore, this summer course integrates technological innovation with cultural promotion through marine-based gastronomy.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Why Join This Program?

• International Summer Course Program
• Hybrid Learning Experience (Online + Offline)
• Industry and Academic Immersion
• Marine Innovation and Sustainability Focus
• Cultural and Culinary Experience in Indonesia
• Global Networking Opportunities

OBJECTIVES

Program Objectives

The APT Sailor Summer Course 2026 aims to:

• Enhance understanding of blue innovation in aquatic resource utilization
• Introduce marine by-product valorization and zero-waste seafood processing
• Promote Indonesian seafood culinary heritage through gastrodiplomacy
• Develop international academic and professional networks

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Hybrid Learning Experience

FIELD VISITS

Industrial & Field Visit Locations

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What Will You Learn?

• Explain blue innovation and circular bioeconomy concepts
• Analyze industrial seafood processing systems
• Identify marine by-product valorization opportunities
• Evaluate sustainability in aquatic product industries
• Apply processing techniques through industrial exposure

CREDITS & CERTIFICATION

Academic Recognition

This program is equivalent to 4 Academic Credits (SKS) with a total of 180 learning hours.

• Online lectures and discussions
• Practical sessions
• Industry visits
• Academic assignments

Participants completing all requirements will receive a Certificate of Credit Earning.

PARTNERS

Collaboration Partners

• PT Albitech
• PT Phillips Seafood Indonesia
• Seafood industries and SMEs in Cirebon, Indramayu, and Semarang

PROGRAM FEE

Registration Fee

JOIN US

Be Part of APT Sailor Summer Course 2026

We invite students, researchers, and young professionals from around the world to participate in this unique international learning experience combining science, industry, and culture.

Please proceed to the Registration tab for application details and registration form.