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23 Apr 2017

CMA CGM to Tap Indonesian Market

CMA CGM aims to increase its market share in Indonesia to 20 percent by year-end from the current 13 percent, reported The Jakarta Post. The company's senior vice president in Asia, Jean-Yves Duval said that with aggressive marketing, as well as longer and more efficient routes, we believe we can have 20 percent of the market by end of 2017. Recently, the Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi and PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II President Director Elvyn G Masassya welcomed the arrival of the largest container ship CMA CGM Otello which berthed at Jakarta International Container Terminal. The arrival of the ship is in conjunction with the cooperation to serve a new route with the Java South East Asia Express Services (JAX Service).

27 Dec 2016

Navy Foils Piracy Plot in Malacca

Indonesian Navy arrested six alleged pirates attempting to hijack a foreign-operated tanker near the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest trade routes,  reports The Jakarta Post. Six suspected pirates operating in the Malacca Straits were caught by Western Fleet Quick Response Team of Tanjung Pinang base on Monday in Batam waters in Riau Islands. The group was suspected of plotting attacks on tankers passing through eastern Malaysia. The Tanjung Pinang Navy base commander, Comm. S. Irawan, said the arrest came about following a tip-off from an informant with information about criminal activities in the Malacca Straits. Irawan said that the team followed it up by intercepting the group at sea. The team managed to detain the boat, which had the six suspects on it.

22 Aug 2016

Boat Sinks in Indonesia: 10 dead, 5 missing

Ten people have drowned while five are still missing after a wooden boat carrying 17 people capsized in the province of Riau Islands on Sunday morning, reports the Jakarta Post. The boat capsized in rough seas and sank off Indonesia's Bintan island, south of Singapore. The boat carried 17 persons and overturned after it departed from a port in Tanjung Pinang of Riau province, Xinhua quoted navy spokesman Admiral Edi Sucipto as saying. Bad weather was blamed for the disaster, he said. Navy command in western Indonesia undertook the evacuation just after the incident, Sucipto said. About 20 ships and 50 fishing boats have been deployed in the search. The effort was being hampered by high waves and strong currents, said disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. Two people were rescued.

18 Aug 2016

Indonesia Sinks 60 Fishing Boats on Independence Day

On Wednesday, Indonesian Independence Day, the southeast Asian country  sank 60 vessels – 58 foreign boats and two domestic vessels –  it captured for unlawfully fishing in its territorial waters. The government said the action marked Indonesia's commitment to "enforcing the law" amid attempts to stop foreign fishermen from "stealing" from its waters. Maritime and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti said the ships were sunk at eight locations across the Indonesian archipelago. But unlike past boat-sinking events, which were broadcast on national television, yesterday's ceremony was markedly toned down, with officials barring media coverage. They have also refused to disclose the vessels' countries of origin.

06 May 2016

East Asia Trio Agree to Boost Maritime Security

Foreign ministers and defense force chiefs from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines signed a joint declaration on maritime security on Thursday, calling on all governments in the region to increase efforts to tackle marine threats, reports Jakarta Post. The three officials hashed out details of joint patrols, including issues on how the exchange of information would take place between the three countries. The leaders called for intensified maritime security following the recent kidnapping of seamen by the Southern Philippines-based Abu Sayyaf militant group, and other armed sea robberies, that have endangered national security in the region. - set up a hotline of communication among the three countries to better facilitate coordination during emergency situations and security threats.

25 Apr 2016

Indonesia Woos Jokowi Netherlands for Investment in Maritime

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has invited the Netherlands to invest in Indonesian infrastructure projects, particularly those that support Jokowi’s maritime sector development program, reports the Jakarta Post. In the maritime sector, the president lauded the Dutch government for its interest to help Indonesia achieve its maritime axis vision. The vision was realized by developing maritime clusters including fisheries, ship development, infrastructure and marine resources. “I invite Dutch companies to be involved in the construction of deep sea ports in eastern Indonesia,” Jokowi said in a statement. He further said the Netherlands is one of Indonesias main partners in the trade and investment fields.

26 Mar 2016

A Hundred Chinese Boats Encroach in Malaysian Waters

Malaysia has said that more than 100 Chinese fishing boats have been spotted within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off Sarawak in the latest incident involving Chinese vessels in the disputed waters. The boats were sighted near Beting Patinggi Ali, also known as Luconia Shoals, about 100km off the coast of Miri in Sarawak. Malaysia planned to take action against them. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said the government has instructed the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) to deploy its assets to monitor the situation. "Three MMEA vessels have been deployed to the area. The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) assets are also there.

01 Oct 2015

Indonesian Parliament Okays Subs from Russia

Indonesia signaled its intent to purchase two submarines from Russia to bolster its current fleet, reports the Jakarta Post. The government's plan to purchase Kilo-class submarines from Russia has received support from the House of Representatives Commission I overseeing defence and foreign affairs. The Indonesian Military (TNI) had proposed a budget of Rp 37 trillion (S$3.6 billion) and an additional budget allocation of Rp 14.5 trillion for the Navy (TNI AL), larger than the budget allocations for the Army (TNI AD) and the Air Force (TNI AU) says  the commission's member Sukamta. Sukamta said that Indonesia is a maritime country, since around 70 per cent of its territory is oceanic, so sea security must be prioritized.

29 Sep 2015

Indonesia Expects $34mln in Shipbuilding Investments

The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is looking to book millions of dollars of investment realization in the shipbuilding industry by the year-end as domestic demand is expected to skyrocket following the government’s instruction to prioritize the utilization of locally produced vessels, reports The Jakarta Post. BKPM head Franky Sibarani said his office eyed Rp 500 billion (US$34.03 million) of investment realization in the industry. He mentioned the target after securing commitments from several ministries, institutions, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and private companies to absorb locally produced ships. Industry Minister Saleh Husin was among the attendees.

11 Jun 2015

Indonesia, Panama explore maritime cooperation

The governments of Indonesia and Panama have explored cooperation in the field of maritime affairs, reports the Jakarta Post. The cooperation in maritime affairs especially regarding the management of seaports include vessel registration, the eradication of illegal fishing, the protection of ship crews, the certification of seafarers and the development of bilateral trade, says  the Indonesian foreign ministry's Director General for America and Europe Dian Triansyah Djani. "Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country in the world and its maritime potential needs to be developed in line with the policy of President Joko [Jokowi] Widodo," Djani said.

21 May 2015

Indonesia Sinks Boats from China

According to The China People's Daily, Indonesia has just sank a large Chinese vessel and 40 other foreign ships caught fishing in The South China Sea. The Jakarta Post cited Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti as saying that the Gui Xei Yu 12661, a steel-made, 300-gross-ton boat, was sunk on Wednesday in Pontianak, West Kalimantan after it was detonated by the ministry with an explosive device planted on it. AP confirms that Indonesian authorities blew up and sank the 41 foreign fishing vessels as a warning against poaching in the country's waters. The 300 gross tonne Chinese vessel was destroyed with a low-explosive device on its hull in West Kalimantan, said Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti.

16 May 2015

Indonesia Gets Multipurpose Research Vessel from France

The Indonesian Navy has taken delivery of a French-made KRI Rigel 933 multipurpose research vessel at Jakarta International Container Terminal 2, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, Jakarta Post reported. The ship was delivered from the OCEA Les Sables d'Olonne shipyard in France. Navy chief of staff Adm Ade Supandi said it is hoped the vessel would be sufficient to meet the need for ships to update our navigation data and to research sea depth, topography and salinity. He added that the vessel was expected to be used for the government’s annual program to update its sea map, especially with coastal reclamation going on in various areas. The…

11 Mar 2015

Indonesian Navy gives 10 ships to Maritime Security Board

The Indonesian Navy has planned to hand over 10 Navy Patrol ships (KAL) to the Maritime Security Board (Bakamla) by the end of this year, reports Jakarta Post. According to Navy chief of staff, Adm. Ade Supandi, said the 10 ships would require alterations before they could be used by Bakamla. “There needs to be some adjustments because they will be used as civilian patrol boats and we must follow several protocols,” Ade said. Some large weapons on the ships would be removed and replaced with those of a smaller caliber. For example, the 37-millimeter cannon on one of the ships would be replaced by a 12.7-millimeter one, which would be more appropriate for Bakamla’s patrol activities, he said.

09 Mar 2015

Ships Warned of Theft in Malacca, Singapore Straits

Sea Security Group has warned commercial ships passing through the Malacca and Singapore straits to be alert for possible theft by local people and pirates while traversing Asia's busiest straits, says a report in Jakarta Post. Based on information from seafarers, the straits were vulnerable to theft by locals using pancung (small wooden boats). According to intelligence data, from January to February there were 17 reports of theft using pancung filed by commercial ships moored or sailing in the area, he said. The commander said the Navy was stepping up patrols to catch the pirates. The high rate, according to Rasyid, was of concern of the Navy leader who had ordered Guskamla Armabar to act quickly and to strengthen patrols on the Malacca Strait and its surroundings.

26 Feb 2015

Indonesia Upbeat Ahead of IORA Chair

Indonesia is gearing up to turn its foreign policy focus westward when its role as Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) chair begins later this year, reports Jakarta Post. The country is ready to expand the promotion of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s “maritime axis” doctrine to the Indian Ocean when it takes over the IORA chairmanship from Australia, later this year, Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi has said. Boosting IORA’s visibility, both internally and externally, will be one of the main tasks as chairman, Retno said. She believes there are very few Indonesians aware of IORA. Activities that make IORA more visible need to be intensified during our chairmanship.

15 Feb 2015

Indonesia Mulls Maritime Ties with Netherlands

Indonesian Maritime Affairs Minister Indroyono Soesilo has met Dutch Ambassador to his country Rob Swartbolon to discuss cooperation on maritime issues, reports The Jakarta Post. Both has agreed to explore cooperation in various maritime issues including in developing an integrated system of information and communication technology, the expansion of tourism in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, and the improvement of manpower capacity. A ministry statement said that research on the Indonesian archipelago's maritime history and civilization will act as a beginning to cooperation. The two countries share a long maritime history. Several of the Indonesian Navy's warships were made in the Netherlands…

12 Feb 2015

Indonesia Mulls Regional Maritime Partnership

Militaries ASEAN countries should join and get more involved in maritime and naval cooperation, to cope with threats to the sovereignty of each country, Gen. Moeldoko, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief said, reports Jakarta Post. Moeldoko called for a stronger joint maritime partnership during the 12th ASEAN Chiefs of Defense Informal Meeting (ACDFIM) in Malaysia recently. He pointed out that these countries face new and often non-traditional security challenges. ASEAN partners should work together to protect and defend sea lanes through the South China Sea, which serve as a backbone for the economic development and prosperity of the region, Gen. Moeldoko said. Countries in ASEAN face various maritime crimes such as piracy, human trafficking, drug smuggling and illegal fishing.

03 Feb 2015

Jokowi's Vision of Indonesia as a Maritime Power

President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, roadmap for Indonesia as a maritime power in the Indo-Pacific region, has been lauded by the international community, with several countries offering to cooperate with the government to realize this vision, according to a report in the Jakarta Post. Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Indroyono Susilo revealed that when the President attended the APEC Summit in Beijing and the G-20 Summit in Australia leaders of top countries said they were ready to cooperate with Indonesia in the fields of fisheries and maritime resource development as well as maritime infrastructure development and capacity building. Indonesia is also prioritizing cooperation in the maritime resources and fisheries sectors, he said.

12 Aug 2014

Indonesian Miners Demand Longer Transition for New Rule

Coal miners have called on the government to extend the transition period for implementing a new coal-export rule that creates longer procedures before shipment. In a change to previous arrangements, from Sept. 1 Indonesia, the world’s biggest exporter of thermal coal, will require miners to be registered exporters to allow them to ship the commodity overseas. To submit applications for the license, they must receive a recommendation from the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, which should issue a clear-and-clean status. Indonesian Coal Producers Association (APBI) chairman Bob Kamandanu welcomed the new regulation, but questioned the short transition period to adjust and comply with it, particularly because shipment procedures had become more complicated.

06 Jan 2014

Barge Smashes Bridge Piling

A barge struck a piling of Nara Singa Bridge, also known as Bridge Two — one of the Batam-Rempang-Galang (Barelang) series of bridges — at 3 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Jakata Post. The incident remains under investigation by the Batam Free Trade Zone Management Agency (BP FTZ), the Post reported. The barge reportedly left the scene of the collision. A source told the Jakarta Post that a search is still for the barge is still underway, adding that the collision had damaged the submersible underside of the bridge, requiring a structural safety examination. Sources: Jakarta Post, staff

27 Sep 2012

Ferry Collides Head-On with Chemical Tankship Off Indonesia

Rescuers continue to search Indonesian waters for an unkown number of passengers missing from an Indonesian Ro-Pax ferry. More than 210 passengers and crew were rescued in the hours after the accident by ten 'Good Samaritan' merchant ships, but an unknown number are feared missing. Eight bodies have been recovered so far, and six people have been hospitalized. The ferry manifest listed 213 passengers and crew and 78 vehicles on the ferry, but manifests are often unreliable in Indonesia because tickets are sold onboard to passengers who are never registered, reports the Jakarta Post. The other ship involved in the accident, a chemical tankship owned by Singapore-based Norgas Carriers Pte. Ltd., was reportedly not seriously damaged.

19 Jan 2015

Russia Offers Indonesia Type 636 Submarines

Russian government has approached the Indonesian government to offer Kilo Class Type 636 submarines to bolster the country’s maritime defense system, reports Jakarta Post. Russian ambassador MY Galuzin had met with Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu to discuss military and defense partnerships between the two countries, said Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Djundan. He declined to give further information on Indonesia’s response to the offers, saying the ministry was still working to find the best new weapon systems for Indonesia. Currently, Indonesia has two submarines that were bought from Germany. Indonesia has bought two more new submarines from South Korea, but they are still under construction. The country needs at least 12 submarines to secure the country’s large sea territory.

29 Jan 2015

Indonesia Joins Spain, Italy in Maritime Development Plan

Indonesia to have full cooperation in maritime infrastructure development from European countries Spain and Italy, says a report in Jakarta Post. Spanish Ambassador to Indonesia Francisco Jose Viqueira Niel outlined the Spanish government’s cooperation plans with Indonesia in the sector to Indonesian Maritime Affairs Minister Indroyono Soesilo. Spain has become an effective partner with Indonesia in the field of shipbuilding. Spain's plans include a review of the Mina Jaya fishing boat construction program, which was carried out in the 1990s. Recently, a team from Indonesia had been sent to Spain to study the Rodman shipyard in Vigo, Spain, while also preparing for the arrival of four patrol ships to strengthen the Maritime Security Board (Bakamla).