DELOS Maritime Institute is a training program to produce competent and professional human resources in the aquaculture field. Through this program, participants will gain knowledge and experience from experts to prepare them to enter the world of work.

This DELOS initiative program will equip young people with the skills and knowledge needed to become proficient Lab Analysts and Shrimp Aquaculturists.

With a focus on the sustainable name shrimp aquaculture practices, through this program, DELOS is committed to continuing to carry out this program as a form of responsibility towards industrial development.

DELOS Maritime Institute Batch 3 Officially Started

DELOS Maritime Institute Batch 3 officially started on June 12, 2023. A total of 23 participants were selected to participate in a six-day theory class to strengthen their basic knowledge and understanding of aquaculture principles and practices.

In this theoretical class, various materials are taught directly by experts, including Shrimp Biology by Dr Julie Ekasari, S.Pi., M.Sc., Fundamentals of Shrimp Cultivation by Dr Desy Putri Handayani, S.Pi., M.Sc., and Vaname Shrimp Cultivation by Ir. Wayan Agus Edhy on the first and second day.

On the third and fourth days, participants received material on Shrimp Feeding and Digestion by Dr Ichsan Achmad Fauzi., S.Pi., M.Sc., Management System and General Supporting for Shrimp Ponds by Andhika Rakhmanda, Shrimp Health & Disease and Shrimp Health Management by Intan Chandra Dewi.

While on the fifth and sixth days, DMI Batch 3 participants received material on Ideal Pond Construction by Wildan Nurussalam, S.Pi., M.Sc., Occupational Safety and Health by Shella Marlinda, Management System in the Laboratory by Erwanda Bayu Pamungkas, and Shrimp Business Management by Bobby Indra Gunawan.

In addition to specific material on vannamei shrimp farming, DMI Batch 3 participants received introductory material on AquaHero and Work Culture at DELOS from the DELOS Product Team and People Team.

Nine Participants Pass Field Practice Class

After completing the Theory Class, DELOS Maritime Institute participants proceed to the Field Practical Class. However, not all Theory Class participants passed this stage; only nine people.

In this Field Practice Class, DMI Batch 3 participants will be confronted directly with real scenarios and challenges in vannamei shrimp farming in ponds. Here, they can apply the knowledge gained during the Theory Class and develop their skills under the guidance of the DELOS Farm Manager and Lab Analyst.

During this Field Practice Class, participants learn and do various things, including pond preparation, water quality testing, feed formulation, monitoring of shrimp diseases, and recording multiple stuff they encounter in the pond.

DELOS Maritime Institute Batch 3 Becomes a Transformative Journey for Young Aquaculture Generation

DELOS Maritime Institute Batch 3 was a transformative journey for the selected participants. This program not only equips them with the technical expertise needed in the industry but also instils a deep appreciation for sustainable practices and the importance of maintaining a balance between aquaculture and the environment.

DELOS remains committed to supporting the development of the aquaculture sector and preparing the next generation of professionals through initiatives such as the DELOS Maritime Institute.

By investing in the education and training of young talent, DELOS aims to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the aqua-tech industry, encouraging innovation and responsible practices.

As Batch 3 ends, DELOS Maritime Institute looks forward to welcoming a new batch of Lab Analysts and Shrimp Farmers, who will continue the mission of transforming aquaculture and positively impacting the industry’s future.