Historical Background

From 1982 to 1990, Balai Pendidikan dan Latihan Pelayaran (BPLP) Surabaya (Surabaya Merchant Marine Academy) under administration of BPLP Semarang (Semarang Merchant Marine Academy), conducts Strata A Programme (Diploma III).

In 1990 to 2002, Balai Pendidikan dan Latihan Pelayaran Dasar (BPLPD) Surabaya (Surabaya Rating School) based on the Minister Decree (KM : No. 33 Tahun 1990).

2002 up to now, Balai Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Ilmu Pelayaran (BP2IP) Surabaya (Surabaya Merchant Marine School) based on the Minister Decree (KM : No. 76 Tahun 2002), and renewed by the Minister Decree (KM : No. 45 Tahun 2003).