On September 25, 2025, a delegation from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Airlangga (FPK Unair) conducted a monitoring and evaluation visit (Monev PKL) to the Center for Production, Inspection, and Certification of Fishery Products (PPISHP) in Jakarta. The visiting team consisted of Prof. Dr. Akhmad Taufiq Mukti, S.Pi., M.Si., R.M. Browijoyo Santanumurti, S.Pi., M.Sc., and Bastomi Fahriszal, A.Md. Per. Kes. This visit aimed to assess the progress and learning experience of students participating in the Field Work Practice (PKL) program while strengthening institutional collaboration between academia and government agencies in fisheries quality assurance and certification. A total of six students from the Fishery Products Technology (TIHP) Study Program were undertaking their internships at PPISHP Jakarta, engaging directly in laboratory work, quality testing, and product certification procedures.
During the visit, the FPK Unair delegation was warmly welcomed by Mr. Kurniawan, Mrs. Derma, Mrs. Luluk, Mr. Wisnu, and Mrs. Yanti, who serve as field supervisors at PPISHP. The discussion focused on the students’ performance, learning progress, and the relevance of their internship tasks to the academic objectives of the TIHP program. The supervisors expressed great appreciation for the students’ enthusiasm, adaptability, and professionalism throughout their internship. According to them, FPK Unair interns contributed positively to the institution, not only by performing assigned tasks diligently but also by fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation within the laboratory environment.
Throughout the internship, students had the opportunity to operate and learn various advanced laboratory instruments, including the High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system—an essential tool in fishery product analysis for identifying and quantifying chemical components. This hands-on experience allowed students to deepen their understanding of fishery product inspection processes, from sample preparation to data interpretation. The supervisors at PPISHP also highlighted that the students demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and maintained a professional attitude, which made them well-respected by the staff and supervisors alike. Such experiences not only build students’ technical competence but also prepare them for professional careers in food safety and fisheries technology sectors.
The PPISHP supervisors expressed their openness to continuing collaboration with FPK Unair in the future. They suggested expanding internship opportunities beyond the Fishery Products Technology program to include Aquaculture students, particularly in areas related to fish breeding inspection and hatchery quality control. The institution welcomed the idea of having more students from FPK Unair conduct internships, research projects, and academic collaborations at PPISHP Jakarta. This mutual cooperation is seen as an important step toward strengthening the connection between academic research and the practical demands of the fisheries industry.
Through this monitoring and evaluation visit, FPK Unair continues to demonstrate its dedication to enhancing experiential learning and professional readiness among its students. The partnership with PPISHP Jakarta reflects the faculty’s broader vision to link education, research, and industrial collaboration for sustainable fisheries development. By maintaining close cooperation with key government institutions, FPK Unair ensures that its students not only gain academic knowledge but also the technical and ethical competencies needed to excel in the global fisheries sector.
