A team of students from the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI) has once again achieved a remarkable national milestone. At the 2025 Kompetisi Kemaritiman Mahasiswa Nasional (KKMN) organized by Universitas Hasanuddin, the FTUI team won First Place in the Scientific Writing category under the topic Maritime Infrastructure and Connectivity with their innovative work titled MAPASERI (Mappammaseang Rialoi): Artificial Intelligence-Based Risk Analytics and Smart Surveillance System for Human Trafficking Mitigation at Soekarno Hatta Port, Makassar.
Over the two-day event, 153 teams from various universities across Indonesia competed in the grand final round. Among the participating institutions were Universitas Hasanuddin (Unhas), Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Universitas Papua, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Universitas Udayana, Universitas Indonesia, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Pangkajene Kepulauan, Universitas Mulawarman, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Universitas Palangka Raya, Universitas Jember, Universitas Diponegoro, Politeknik Kelautan dan Perikanan Sorong, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, and Universitas Jenderal Soedirman.
The competition featured several categories, including Scientific Writing, Maritime Poster Design, Maritime Videography, and Maritime Debate, with assessment criteria focusing on originality, scientific relevance, and presentation skills. The closing ceremony, held on Sunday (24/8/2025) at the Research and Community Engagement Institute (LPPM) Hall of Universitas Hasanuddin, also marked the announcement of winners, where the Universitas Indonesia team was crowned First Place in the Scientific Writing category on Maritime Infrastructure and Connectivity, surpassing participants from other leading universities.
The winning team—comprising Putri Nabilla Hasan (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 2023), Febrina Nurchantika (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 2024), and Imanuel Supiantho Katili (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 2024), under the supervision of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bambang Suharno—developed an AI-powered intelligent surveillance system designed to detect potential human trafficking (TPPO) activities at ports.
MAPASERI integrates AI-based risk analysis, facial recognition technology, digital verification via QR codes, and a concealed panic button feature, allowing potential victims to discreetly request help. The system is also equipped with an NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX edge computing unit, enabling real-time operation even in port areas with limited internet infrastructure.
According to national data, Indonesia continues to face serious human trafficking threats via maritime routes, with thousands of cases reported annually. The MAPASERI innovation serves as a concrete effort to strengthen maritime security systems while protecting migrant workers from exploitation.
“We aim to create technology that is not only advanced but also socially impactful, protecting communities from the dangers of human trafficking,” said Putri Nabilla Hasan, representing the team.
FTUI Dean, Prof. Kemas Ridwan Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., expressed his pride and appreciation for the students’ achievement at KKMN 2025.
“This achievement demonstrates that FTUI students are capable of delivering innovations that serve national interests, combining technological excellence with social awareness. I hope this accomplishment inspires other students to continue creating and making a positive impact for Indonesia,” said Prof. Kemas.
This success is a testament to FTUI students’ real contribution to addressing national challenges through technology-driven innovations and social concern. With their victory at KKMN 2025, FTUI once again reaffirms its commitment to nurturing a generation of young leaders who are excellent, impactful, and ready to deliver real solutions for the nation.
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