Stakeholder Perspectives on Multipurpose Shipyard Integration in Indonesia: Benefits, Challenges, and Implementation Pathways

This study examines stakeholder perspectives regarding the feasibility, benefits and chal-lenges associated with the development of multipurpose shipyards that encompass shipbuilding, repair, and recycling within Indonesia's maritime industry. A convergent mixed-methods approach was utilized to collect quantitative and qualitative data from 37 stakeholders, which includes managers, employees, shipowners, regulators, subcontrac-tors, academics, and community representatives. The Stakeholder Salience Model and Diffusion of Innovations theory provided the integrated statistical and thematic analysis. Results indicated significant stakeholder support (97.3%) for multipurpose shipyards, with 81.1% expressing positive perceptions and 16.2% very positive perceptions. Stake-holders identified ship repair (97.3%) and shipbuilding (86.5%) as critical, with 59.5% highlighting the importance of ship recycling. The advantages comprised improved op-erational efficiency (70.2%), increased market competitiveness (54.1%), and job creation (91.9%). Major challenges included technical complexities (62.2%), regulatory ambigui-ties (45.9%), substantial capital investment (43.2%), and skill shortages (40.5%). The study suggests for enhancements in governmental regulations, financial support for businesses, and training for the workforce. Phased implementation and stakeholder col-laboration can align economic, environmental, and safety objectives, potentially decreas-ing Indonesia's dependence on foreign shipping services. This study integrates stake-holder theory with innovation diffusion, providing replicable insights for sustainable practices in shipyards worldwide.