It was an honor to serve as an External Examiner for the Doctoral Research Results Seminar at the School of Postgraduate Studies in Sustainable Development, Universitas Indonesia, held on October 8, 2026.

The doctoral candidate, Mr. Idris Sikumbang, presented his research on “Controlling Emissions from Foreign Vessels in Indonesian Archipelagic Sea Lanes through Decarbonization Towards Net Zero Emissions: The Indonesia Sea Lanes Emission Control Area (I-SECA).”

The research addresses a critical intersection of maritime governance, environmental sustainability, international shipping regulations, and Indonesia’s strategic role in global maritime decarbonization.

It was a valuable opportunity to contribute academic and industry perspectives to a meaningful discussion on strengthening Indonesia’s maritime environmental policies while balancing sustainability, regulatory effectiveness, and shipping competitiveness.

My appreciation to Universitas Indonesia, the doctoral supervisory team, and fellow examiners for the opportunity to participate in this important academic forum.

Congratulations to Mr. Idris Sikumbang on this significant milestone in his doctoral journey. Wishing him continued success in advancing research that can contribute to a more sustainable maritime future.

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