The Undergraduate Program in Naval Architecture, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), welcomed a visit from Higaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a renowned shipbuilding company based in Imabari, Ehime, Japan. The visit aimed to explore potential recruitment opportunities for UNDIP students and graduates to work in Japan’s maritime and shipbuilding industry.
Representing the company, Mr. Shoichi Higaki, Director of Higaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., introduced the company’s profile and presented possible career paths available for Indonesian students, particularly from UNDIP. Higaki Shipbuilding is recognized as one of the leading shipyards in the Ehime region, specializing in the construction of merchant vessels with advanced technology, high energy efficiency, and international safety standards.
Collaboration between UNDIP and the Japanese shipbuilding industry has been ongoing for several years. A number of UNDIP Naval Architecture alumni have built their careers in Japan through various programs such as the CAJS Internship Program and other international cooperation initiatives. The list of alumni currently working in Japan includes:
- Sahat P. Sagala (Class of 2011) – another program
- Zia Al Haq (Class of 2015) – CAJS Internship Program
- Muhammad Ismail (Class of 2016) – CAJS Internship Program
- Utomo Adi (Class of 2016) – CAJS Internship Program
- Rizki Fadillah (Class of 2016) – CAJS Internship Program
- Bima (Class of 2018) – another program
- Anjar (Class of 2018) – CAJS Internship Program
- Sanggam (Class of 2018) – CAJS Internship Program
- Rangga Zein (Class of 2019) – CAJS Internship Program
- Eghy (Class of 2019) – CAJS Internship Program
- Husien Khalis (Class of 2019) – another program
- Sandri (Class of 2019) – CAJS Internship Program
- Naufal (Class of 2019) – CAJS Internship Program
The Head of the Undergraduate Program in Naval Architecture UNDIP, Prof. Ahmad Fauzan Zakki, warmly welcomed this initiative.
“The visit from Higaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. marks an important step in strengthening UNDIP’s international network, particularly in the shipbuilding sector. We hope this collaboration will open broader opportunities for our students and alumni to gain global experience and pursue careers in world-class shipyards,” said Prof. Zakki.
Through this visit and preliminary discussions, UNDIP and Higaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. aim to establish future cooperation in recruitment programs, industrial internships, and global competence development. This initiative reflects UNDIP’s strong commitment to enhancing the international competitiveness of its graduates in the maritime industry.