PT Pelindo Jasa Maritim (SPJM), a maritime-services subholding of state-owned port operator Pelindo, is stepping up efforts to strengthen shipping safety standards as Indonesia’s maritime logistics activity continues to expand.
The company held a maritime operational safety and security forum in Kerinci on April 16, bringing together regulators, port authorities, shipping agents and industry operators to discuss safety compliance, vessel management and operational standards.
The event reflected growing attention on maritime safety as cargo flows and vessel traffic increase in key industrial corridors, including areas linked to PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper’s operations in Riau Province.
Officials from the Directorate General of Sea Transportation delivered presentations on international maritime standards, ship safety management and crew requirements. Speakers included Anthony Arif Priadi, an expert staff member to the transportation minister on technology and energy affairs, who discussed IMO Circular 1050(17), a guideline related to maritime safety practices.
Other officials addressed vessel safety oversight, ship manning requirements and pollution prevention measures, underscoring the government’s push for tighter compliance and operational discipline across the shipping sector.
The forum was attended by representatives from the Tanjung Buton and Pekanbaru port authorities, shipping agencies, operational personnel and executives from Pelindo Group companies.
SPJM said the initiative is part of a broader effort to improve coordination between regulators and operators while standardizing safety procedures across maritime operations.
“Shipping safety must become an integrated work culture across every operational line,” said Tubagus Patrick, senior vice president of corporate secretary at SPJM. “Synergy between operators, regulators and stakeholders is essential to creating safe, reliable and internationally standardized services.”
The company, which oversees marine services, port equipment, dredging and shipyard operations within the Pelindo Group, said it is focusing on operational reliability, workforce competency and adaptive safety systems as part of its long-term transformation strategy.
Indonesia, one of the world’s largest archipelagic nations, has been seeking to improve maritime infrastructure and logistics efficiency to support trade flows and industrial growth. Industry players say stronger enforcement of shipping safety standards is increasingly important as vessel traffic intensifies across major domestic shipping routes.