Blockchain Credential Verification for Maritime Education: Tamper-Proof Digital Certification at STIP Jakarta
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Blockchain Technology, Digital Credentials, Certificate Verification, Maritime Education, Fraud PreventionAbstract
Maritime credential fraud costs the global shipping industry over $500 million annually, with Indonesian certificates facing particular scrutiny from international employers and Port State Control authorities, disadvantaging legitimate graduates in competitive seafarer labor markets. This research presents the design and validation of a blockchain-based credentialing platform enabling immutable storage of maritime diplomas, STCW certificates, competency endorsements, and continuous professional development records with instant third-party verification capabilities. Employing design science research methodology with qualitative stakeholder evaluation, the study engaged maritime employers (n=12), manning agencies (n=10), and regulatory officials (n=8) through structured interviews examining verification processes, fraud detection challenges, and blockchain adoption requirements. The Ethereum-based distributed ledger architecture deployed smart contracts automating certificate issuance, competency endorsement workflows, and employer verification queries while maintaining GDPR-compliant privacy controls. Thematic analysis revealed overwhelming support for blockchain credentialing, identifying critical themes of fraud prevention, verification efficiency, and international recognition enhancement. Pilot implementation with 450 STIP Jakarta graduates demonstrated 97% reduction in verification processing time (from 14 days to 6 hours), 100% fraud detection accuracy, and 83% employer satisfaction improvement, contributing validated blockchain architectures and empirical evidence supporting decentralized credential management in maritime education contexts addressing global certificate authenticity challenges.
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