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 […]
Driving the Future of Indonesia’s Offshore Maritime Industry

It was a great honor to be entrusted by the Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) as the Moderator of Talk Show Session 3, discussing “Investment Resilience and Modernization of Indonesia’s Offshore Fleet.” The discussion brought together distinguished leaders from SKK Migas, ENI Indonesia, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), and MOS Shipyard, who shared valuable perspectives […]
Dr. Sofwan Farisyi’s Research Continues to Gain Global Recognition with 170 Citations and Rising Academic Impact

Dr. Sofwan Farisyi, a lecturer at the Trisakti Institute of Transportation and Logistics, continues to strengthen his academic presence through research that spans transportation, logistics, maritime studies, sustainability, and strategic management. His latest research metrics demonstrate a growing international impact, reflecting both scholarly recognition and increasing engagement from researchers worldwide. As of 18 July 2026, […]
Beyond Digital Adoption: What Really Drives Operational Performance in Indonesian Container Ports

Last weekend, Mr. Sofwan had the privilege of serving as an External Examiner for the doctoral dissertation defense of Mr. Buyung Pramitra, an experienced professional in Indonesia’s container port industry, at University of Brawijaya. The dissertation explored the relationship between organizational flexibility, networking capability, digital adoption, and competitive advantage in enhancing the operational performance of […]
Advancing Regional LNG Flexibility at the 11th Annual LNG Supply, Transport & Storage Forum 2026

Honored to be invited as one of the panelists at the 11th Annual LNG Supply, Transport & Storage Forum 2026, held on 5–8 May 2026 at Padma Resort Legian. I had the opportunity to participate in the panel discussion themed:“Regional Flexibility in LNG Supply – Opportunities and Risks for Small-Scale LNG, Floating Solutions, and Newbuild […]
Strategic Coordination for FSO Project Success: Partnering with Petronas and COSCO

Privileged to participate in a coordination meeting for our Floating Storage Offshore (FSO) project together with our valued client, Azhar Noordin, Independent Non-Executive Director of Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd and team, also from COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Guangdong) Co Ltd led by Wang XuDong, Commercial Director. The discussions focused on strengthening coordination, project execution, technical […]