Strengthening Maritime Cooperation Between Indonesia and Greece
Honored to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), represented by Mrs. Carmelita Hartoto, and the Hellenic-ASEAN Business Council (HABC), represented by Mr. Nick Stasinopoulos, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Bebeb Djundjunan, Indonesian Ambassador to Greece. This milestone marks an important step toward strengthening maritime […]
Charting the Course for Green Shipping: The Potential of the Indonesia Sea Lanes Emission Control Area (I-SECA)
It was an honor to serve as an External Examiner for the Doctoral Research Results Seminar at the School of Postgraduate Studies in Sustainable Development, Universitas Indonesia, held on October 8, 2026. The doctoral candidate, Mr. Idris Sikumbang, presented his research on “Controlling Emissions from Foreign Vessels in Indonesian Archipelagic Sea Lanes through Decarbonization Towards […]
Strengthening Maritime Safety and Operational Readiness
Last week, one of Sillo Maritime’s offshore vessels, equipped with a FiFi (Fire Fighting) system, responded to an emergency situation and provided assistance in extinguishing a fire onboard a client’s motor tanker. The response reflects the importance of operational preparedness, effective coordination, teamwork, and a strong commitment to safety across maritime operations. At Sillo Maritime, […]
Strengthening Collaboration for Indonesia’s Infrastructure and Maritime Development
A productive coordination meeting was held at the Mochtar Riady Room, KADIN Tower, with Mrs. Carmelita Hartoto, Coordinating Vice Chair for Infrastructure and Regional Development at KADIN Indonesia. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for Dr. Ir. Sofwan Farisyi, MM to exchange perspectives and explore opportunities for stronger collaboration in advancing Indonesia’s infrastructure, maritime sector, […]
A Message of Congratulations to Mr. Lollan Panjaitan, S.T., M.T.
Warm congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Lollan Panjaitan, S.T., M.T., on his appointment as Acting Director General of Sea Transportation. May you carry out this important responsibility with dedication, integrity, and success, and contribute significantly to the advancement and strengthening of Indonesia’s maritime industry and transportation sector. Wishing you every success in your new […]
Strengthening Maritime Finance: INSA and Bank Indonesia Discuss Rupiah Integration
Honored to have the opportunity to serve as Moderator at the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) between the Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) and Bank Indonesia, focusing on the extension of the use of Rupiah in Indonesia’s shipping sector. My sincere appreciation to our distinguished speakers from Bank Indonesia’s Payment System Policy Department: Ms. Primitiva, Deputy […]
Kick-Off Meeting: PHE OSES × PT Sillo Maritime Perdana Tbk
A productive start to a strategic collaboration between PHE OSES and PT Sillo Maritime Perdana Tbk as we officially kicked off our Diving Supply Vessel (DSV) project. Our discussion focused on aligning key contractual provisions, reinforcing our commitment to the highest Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) standards, and establishing a well-coordinated execution schedule to […]
Celebrating Collaboration: A Commitment to Indonesia’s Maritime Future at BKI’s Anniversary Golf Event
A great moment of fellowship and shared commitment to Indonesia’s maritime future. It was a pleasure to join the Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (BKI) Anniversary Golf Event, followed by a warm lunch together with Mr. Ari, President Director of IDSurvey; Mr. Benny, President Director of BKI; Mr. TB Ardi, President Commissioner of BKI; and Mr. Dhanu, […]
Navigating the Energy Transition: The Strategic Role of LNG in the Maritime Industry – Indonesia Marine & Offshore Conference (IMOC) 2026
It was an honor to represent the Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) as a speaker at the Indonesia Marine & Offshore Conference (IMOC) 2026, held during the Indonesia Marine & Offshore Expo 2026 in Batam. My presentation focused on the strategic role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a practical bridge in the maritime industry’s […]
Discussing the Future of Indonesia’s Energy and Maritime Industries with CNBC Indonesia
Honored to be invited by CNBC Indonesia’s Energy Corner to share my perspectives on the future of Indonesia’s oil and gas industry and its implications for the maritime energy sector. We discussed how the continued development of Indonesia’s upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas industries will gradually create new opportunities for the supporting maritime […]