Kampus ITS, ITS News – Stability is a crucial factor in the loading process on ships, as any errors in cargo arrangement can lead to hazards while sailing. To support this, the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) granted an innovative software called iStow to KRI Teluk Bintuni-520 on Wednesday (December 15).

iStow, developed by the ITS team, is capable of automatically planning the ship’s loading process and preventing mismatches in cargo arrangement according to the applicable International Maritime Organization (IMO) criteria. Lieutenant Colonel (P) Supriadi, Deputy Commander of the Military Sea Crossing Unit (Satlinlamil) II, emphasized the importance of proper cargo arrangement in maritime transport to ensure the cargo does not compromise the ship’s stability. “Any errors in cargo arrangement can cause hazards when the ship is at sea,” he explained.

ITS Innovation for the Community

Meanwhile, ITS Vice-Rector IV, Bambang Pramujati ST. MSc. Eng. PhD stated that as a technological institution, ITS has the responsibility to develop technology in the country. Therefore, ITS continues to innovate and expand the use of technology, especially those that can benefit the community. One such innovation is iStow, which can reduce the likelihood of ship accidents due to improper cargo loading. “Utilizing iStow can enhance ship safety by improving cargo arrangement, making the ship more stable,” he said during the handover ceremony aboard KRI Teluk Bintuni-520, which was docked at the Military Sea Crossing Unit II headquarters, Surabaya.