Unmanned Ship Contest Meets Indonesia's Maritime Vision :UI

Depok, W Java (Antara Bali) - The two-day National Fast Unmanned Ship Contest 2014, kicked off at the University of Indonesia here Wednesday, met the Indonesian government's maritime vision, UI's Director of Student Affairs Arman Nefi said.

"The contest is in accordance with Indonesian government's vision, and the ship contest is expected to encourage the birth of new figures in the country's shipping industry," he said.

The country needs these figures by considering the fact that seventy percent of its total territory is sea, Nefi said.

"The unmanned ship contest can be the beginning of the emergence of shipping experts, and they can lead better transportation from Sabang to Merauke and from Miangas to Rote Islands," he stated.

Arman said that the former president of Indonesia, BJ Habibie, had two big dreams of creating better aerospace and maritime sectors.

"This event is expected to lead young generations to realize his dream of making Indonesia's better maritime sector," he stated.

A total of 31 team from 22 universities across the country show their excellent works in the National Fast Unmanned Ship Contest, which takes place at the University of Indonesia's campus here Wednesday and Thursday.

The event aims at examining the students' creativity in designing vessels, establishing the principles of engine-machine and designing automated ship systems. (WDY)