Pertamina Patra Niaga Selects 101 Candidates to Prepare Skilled Seafarers for National Energy Distribution
A total of 101 seafarer candidates are participating in a written selection process comprising an English proficiency test (TOEIC), psychometric testing, and general and technical academic potential tests. This selection is part of the PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Prospective Seafarer Scholarship programme.
The selection is being held in five cities—Jakarta, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Makassar—from 9 to 11 June 2026, and involves candidates from various vocational and maritime educational institutions, including Semarang State Polytechnic, Surabaya State Shipbuilding Polytechnic, the Vocational School of Gadjah Mada University, Semarang Shipping Science Polytechnic, Surabaya Shipping Polytechnic, and the Jakarta Maritime Science College.
Arif Yunianto, Director of Logistics Fleet at PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, stated that the selection series reflects the professional standards applied in the operation of the national energy fleet. “Being a seafarer in Pertamina’s fleet is not just about technical sailing skills; it involves facing real challenges at sea that require rapid decision-making under high pressure and sailing in international waters that demands cross-border coordination. That is why the selection series we have designed is not merely a formality, but a reflection of the true professional standards of a seafarer,” Arif said.
One component of the selection is the English Proficiency Test using the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) standard, which covers two main aspects: Listening—the ability to understand conversations in a work context, and Reading—the ability to comprehend business texts and technical documents in English. This is followed by psychometric tests to assess three main dimensions: cognitive, work attitude, and personality.
The final component is the academic potential test, divided into two categories: General TPA and Technical TPA. The General TPA measures participants’ basic cognitive abilities, including general reasoning, Indonesian and English literacy, and mathematical reasoning. Meanwhile, the Technical TPA is specifically designed to measure participants’ knowledge in the maritime and shipping fields.
“This programme is a continuation of the previous programme (Crewing Talent Scouting Scholarship) which successfully produced 20 talented young seafarers in 2025, and now comes with a larger target, aiming to recruit 23 top talents from seven partner universities across Indonesia. We ensure that all stages of the programme run in a structured and transparent manner, from selection to participant development, so that Pertamina will obtain the best seafarer talent,” said Agus Mashud S. Asngari, President Director of Pertamina Foundation.
The selection process is conducted in stages to screen candidates who are not only academically excellent but also ready to pursue the seafaring profession. Through this programme, Pertamina Patra Niaga reaffirms its commitment to strengthening national seafarer talent to maintain the reliability of domestic energy distribution safely, efficiently, and sustainably.