Preface

It is a great honor and privilege to welcome you to the 9th International Conference on Marine Technology (SENTA 2024), organized by the Faculty of Marine Technology, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, Indonesia. With the theme “Innovations in Sustainable Marine Technology for Resilient Maritime Industry,” this conference serves as a platform for researchers, professionals, and policymakers to exchange insights and breakthroughs that address challenges in achieving sustainable and resilient maritime solutions. SENTA 2024 underscores its commitment to advancing knowledge in marine technology, focusing on critical areas such as low-carbon ship design, smart port operations, decarbonization in logistics, and the adoption of renewable energy in offshore engineering. By fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, this event aspires to contribute significantly to sustainable development goals while enhancing the maritime industry’s resilience. We are delighted to host prominent keynote speakers, including Prof. Osman Turan (Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, The University of Strathclyde Glasgow, UK), Yuen Kum Fai, Ph.D. (Director Maritime Energy and Sustainable Development Center of Excellence), Ruri Indrasari Rachmaputri (Commercial and Technical Director, PT Pelindo Solusi Logistik and Head of Mutiara Pelindo), Lucia Karina (Director of Public Affairs, Communications, Sustainability, Coca Cola Europasicfic Partners) who will share their expertise on groundbreaking innovations. With over 100 participants and technical paper sessions, SENTA 2024 promises a dynamic exchange of ideas. On behalf of the organizing committee, I extend my deepest gratitude to all contributors, sponsors, and participants for their invaluable support in making this event a success. We look forward to a fruitful and inspiring conference that drives forward the future of sustainable marine technology. List of Editors and Committee are available in this pdf.