Heaptalk, Jakarta — The selection of Indonesian Maritime Ambassadors 2025 will be held from February 2-9, 2025, at Ksatrian Hartono, Bhumi Marinir Cilandak, Brigif Mar 1 Yon Mar 2 Pasopati.
Admiral of the Indonesian National Army (Ret.) Tedjo Edhi Purdijatno, Chairman of Putera Puteri Maritim Indonesia (PPMI), along with PPMI mentors and alumni, has had an audience with Admiral TNI Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (KASAL), at Wisma Elang Laut, Menteng, Central Jakarta (01/09). Muhammad Ali expressed his pride in the achievements of previous Putera Puteri Maritim Indonesia events and hoped this year’s event would be even better.
“It is recognized that the organization of PPMI greatly motivates young people to love the sea and maritime affairs. The hope is that the Maritime Ambassadors can play a greater role in realizing the vision and mission towards Golden Indonesia 2045 through maritime activities to achieve a sovereign, advanced, and sustainable archipelago nation,” said Muhammad Ali.
Meanwhile, Tedjo explained that PPMI 2025 will be attended by 50 male and female participants who are the best delegates from LANTAMAL, LANAL, and Provinces. This year’s event adopts the theme ‘Maritime Youth: Innovation, technology, and Sea Sovereignty for Indonesia’s Sustainable Future’.
Furthermore, Tedjo also expressed his hope that the Maritime Ambassadors could become the front line in creating a more sustainable maritime future for Indonesia and the main driving force in realizing stronger sea sovereignty through the application of innovation and modern technology. “During the education and training, the Maritime Ambassadors received knowledge about International Maritime Law, Maritime History, introduction to defense equipment, health education and self-care, Ethics and Etiquette, scuba diving, and mangrove planting,” he added.
Anna Tedjo Edhi, Chairwoman of the Putera Puteri Maritim Indonesia Association, expressed her desire that the 2025 PPMI could foster the spirit and confidence of young people to take on essential roles in advancing Indonesia’s maritime sector. This activity is expected not only to be a search for maritime ambassadors but also a platform to inspire and empower young people to make fundamental contributions in preserving and utilizing Indonesia’s maritime wealth for achieving sustainable sovereignty and welfare.
She said, “Hopefully, the maritime ambassadors can apply the knowledge they have gained to raise public awareness about the importance of preserving the marine environment and promote sustainable practices in marine resource management.” With this knowledge, Anna hopes the participants can become effective agents of change, educating communities about the negative impacts of marine pollution and overexploitation and encouraging environmentally friendly technology in fishing and tourism activities.
Additionally, the maritime ambassadors are expected to collaborate with various parties, including the government, NGOs, and the private sector, to design innovative programs that protect marine ecosystems and improve the welfare of coastal communities. “Through these efforts, they can contribute to sustainable economic development and create a better future for the next generation,” concluded Anna.
