On September 16, 2026, ELPI and Poltekpel Surabaya officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a foundation for mutually supportive cooperation in the maritime sector and contributing to the development of Indonesia’s maritime human resources. Through this collaboration, Poltekpel Surabaya will play a role in preparing cadets, students, and alumni with competencies across various fields aligned with ELPI’s needs. Meanwhile, ELPI will provide opportunities for competency development through real-world experience and a professional working environment, including access to vessel facilities, infrastructure, and workplaces for the implementation of Sea Practice (Prala) and/or Land Practice (Prada). The collaboration also covers the implementation of Certificate of Competency (COC) training, Certificate of Proficiency (COP) training, Revalidation and Updating, as well as specialized training programs tailored to specific needs.