History 

Driven by love of homeland and responsibility for the life and survival of the nation, especially in an effort to participate in educating the life of the nation in order to produce and build human resources that are experts and skilled in the maritime field, the University of Hang Tuah Surabaya Indonesia has decided to establish a moving foundation in higher education. To realize this determination, on March 4, 1987, the establishment of the Nala Foundation was confirmed with a deed of establishment Number 5 before a notary R. Soedjono in Surabaya. 

The Nala Foundation was established with the intent and purpose of the Indonesian Navy's participation in national development, especially development in the field of higher education in accordance with the national education system based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. The education referred to is marine-oriented, so that it can support the availability of resources. skilled and skilled human resources in the maritime world in sufficient numbers. 

Then on March 14, 1987, the leader of the Indonesian Navy formed a working committee to prepare for the establishment of Hang Tuah University Surabaya, which consisted of 5 (five) Navy officers, namely Admiral TNI Anwar Afandi as chairman, Col. Laut (KH) Drs. Soekimin Pranoto as vice chairman, Lieutenant Colonel. (F) Kamidjo as secretary, Marine Col. Budi Subagyo, Col. (Ret.) Suradi, Marine Lt. Col. (T) Sudarto, BA as members. With the hard work of the working committee, on May 12, 1987, coinciding with TNI AL Education Day, Hang Tuah University Surabaya was inaugurated by the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, Admiral TNI R. Kasenda. 

For the first time serving as rector was Admiral TNI Suyoso Sukarno, Ph.D (Vice Governor AAL) UHT held lectures at the Teluk Bayur Campus No. 6 Surabaya (former Mess Kowal building). The faculties that were opened were the Faculty of Marine Technology, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Fisheries, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Administrative Sciences and the Faculty of Law. Meanwhile, the legal entity (BPH) of the Nala Foundation based in Surabaya has also succeeded in establishing the Daily Chair of the Nala Foundation, which is held by Major General TNI (Mar) Edi Hidrosin (Governor of AAL). Nala's name is taken from the character historical of the Majapahit kingdom, a commander of the Majapahit Royal Navy, Admiral Nala. In an effort to develop a more integrated management, on April 20, 1987 Kasal as Chairman of the Board of the Nala Foundation, issued several important decrees regarding the appointment of positions. 

However, due to the hectic tasks of KASAL, based on decree No. 1322, the responsibility of the Chairman of the Nala Foundation Board of Directors was transferred from Kasal to the Deputy Chief of Operations Sector based on deed No. 10 of Notary R. Soedjono in Surabaya dated May 23, 1988. Hang Tuah University, which has a maritime perspective, can clearly show the Principal Scientific Pattern (PIP), namely marine science and technology, in accordance with the aspirations of the Indonesian Navy in participating in the intellectual life of the nation. ProgramUndergraduate studies and diploma III programs at Hang Tuah University include: The Faculty of Marine Technology has a bachelor's degree program in Oceanography, diploma III in nautical (MPB-III) and engineering (AMK-A). Faculty of Engineering with a bachelor's degree in shipping engineering, shipping systems engineering, and electrical engineering in 1993. 

Faculty of Fisheries with study program S-1 Aquaculture, Utilization of Fishery Resources, Technology of Fishery Products. Faculty of General Medicine with local content on maritime health. Faculty of Administrative Sciences with study programs in State Administration and Commercial Administration. Faculty of Law with a law study program with an emphasis on international law. Faculty of Dentistry with dental science study program. Watching UHT progresswhich is getting brighter, it is felt the need for campus expansion to balance the interest of the people who want to enter UHT. In this regard, the Nala Foundation built an integrated campus in Sukolilo with an area of 50 ha. The location of this campus is ideal because it is far from the noise of the city and also close to other educational centers. 

The construction of the first 10 ha campus was inaugurated on April 9, 1988 by Kasal Admiral TNI R. Kasenda. On December 4, 1989, the new campus was inaugurated by Kasal Admiral TNI M. Arifin. Furthermore, UHT academic activities were diverted to Jalan Arif Rahman Hakim 150 Surabaya. The Nala Foundation has also built several medical faculty campus facilities in the TNI AL DR. Ramelan Surabaya which also functions as a teaching hospital for the medical faculty. Vision, Mission, Goals and Values To become a World-Class Center for the Development of Maritime Human Resources (HR) and Marine Science, Technology and Arts (IPTEKS). Mission Organizing education and teaching that produces maritime human resources that meet national and international quality standards. 

Develop creative, innovative, and educational research for a global competitive advantage , especially research and development of Marine and/or Maritime Science and Technology. Organizing community service to improve community welfare, especially in coastal areas. Establish sustainable cooperation with relevant agencies at home and abroad. Destination The realization of graduates of Maritime Human Resources who are competent in the field of Marine and/or Maritime Science and Technology. The realization of research works that are useful for the development of science and technology to improve the welfare of the community and the maritime industry. 

The realization of research-based service activities that are useful for improving the welfare of the community and the maritime industry. The realization of sustainable collaboration optimization in the fields of education, research, and community service with educational institutions at home and abroad. The realization of optimization of sustainable cooperation in the fields of education, research, and community service with government and private agencies, industry, and the Navy. Values Integrity: always adhere to honesty, commitment, responsibility, and norms and rules and regulations that apply in society, country and nation. 

Creative: have the spirit of independence to seek new constructive ideas and create innovative works in the marine and/or maritime sector. Synergy: having the spirit to cooperate with educational institutions, government and private institutions, industry, and the Indonesian Navy in utilizing various potentials to be used optimally. Persistent: have a fighting spirit and never give up in achieving world-class science and technology excellence and marine and/or maritime human resources. Caring: have a sense of togetherness and social responsibility towards solutions to national problems and in the surrounding community, coastal areas and small islands.