http://www.gbgindonesia.com/en/services/article/2018/indonesia_s_maritime_infrastructure_key_challenges_remain_11873.

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http://marintecindonesia.com/strengthening-the-potential-of-the-shipyard-industry-as-the-main-force-indoneisas-maritime-sector/
https://www.maritimeheritage.org/ports/indonesia.html
https://ejournal2.undip.ac.id/index.php/jmsni/article/download/1997/1306
How is the situation of Indonesia’s industry today? Where are the strengths and where are the weaknesses? What can we learn from our
maritime history? Which new development trends can we already recognize? In which areas could we find opportunities for the Indonesia’s
maritime technology to become a global leader? Which role as Marine Engineers do we have to play? How do you see your own role and
responsibility in this development?

Indonesia has a long history of being the epicenter of maritime industry, starting with the ancient
Sriwijaya and Majapahit which were reigning the archipelago. Then, the pride and glory declined
when colonialism took the country over for almost four centuries. By the time Indonesia got its
independence, the industry was getting better, but until now, there is no significant progress
whatsoever. We can look out to the Logistic Performance Index which stated on the 43 rd place
aongst 160 nations.The business industry, which is closely related to sea transport are the port
business, multi-modal transport, an insurance company, shipbuilding industry and more, still
need to be strengthen in order to seize back our glory.

Having the perfect geographical location for international trade in the busiest world trade route,
does not really affect Indonesia’s maritime industry. There is a lack of development and also the
low economic growth rate outside Java island which causes the industry to be stagnant. We still
rely on our neighbouring country, such as Malaysia and Singapore, for the distribution and
logistic services of international trade. The inadequate performance of Indonesia’s logistic
system is preventing the country from thoroughly participating in the world maritime sector. On
the other hand, Indonesia also lack of ship machinery and supplies local companies. By this
time, we have to import most of the spare part we use which is costing us more. Indonesia also
known for its regulations and policy which are so convoluted and potentially interfere and
complicate the shipping industry

However, Jokowi’s ambition to develop Indonesia’s maritime industry is now taking its baby
steps. They are now grasping these immense goals by, first, extending and increasing the
existing port capacity, for example, Tanjung Priok port which port has a handling process that is
six day longer than Singapore port’s system. Moreover, the government is going to simplify the
bureaucracy process which will cut off the time spent on the yard. Second, expanding the ship
building and maintenance industry. Indonesia now has more than 240 shipyard companies, but
there is not enough capacity for maintenance and repairment, meanwhile there are a
humongous number of ships in Indonesia. This really shows us that Indonesia has the potential
but yet still has a long way to thrive. 

At this time, on its way toward the goal of becoming the global maritime hub, Indonesia is also
trying to encourage the involvement of foreign investors. The government is now making the
policies to back up the movement. This foreign cooperation are hoped to endowed the large-
scale vessels to administer the shipping industry demand. Not only elaborate the funding it
needed, Indonesia also now managing the waterways productivity by commencing the sea
tolls.This flagship program of the Indonesian government’s maritime infrastructure has been
carried out across the nation, mainly in the major ports in Indonesia. To this day, this program
has reached a total of 232,000 tonnes of cargo shipped across the western and eastern part of
Indonesia.

Nowadays, the future of Indonesia’s maritime industry is in our hands as future engineers and
part of the maritime industry sector. We are obligated to move forward and expand the industry.
According to the Global Maritime Fulcrum (GMF) plan Indonesia is calling a total of $55 billion to
be invested and develop 24 seaports and up to 1000 freight handling centre across the country.
This action will include, rebuilding the maritime culture, managing marine resources, developing
maritime infrastructure and connectivity, boosting maritime defences, and advancing maritime
diplomacy. This particular movement confirm Indonesia’s capability to center its focus on the
maritime sector.

Learning from our great predecessor, we have the greatest potential and support we possibly
have to build a maritime archipelagic country . Now as the next generation we really need to put
our focus in the industry. There are so many option to play a role in developing the maritime
sector, but as an engineer, I personally want to widen the research and studies of marine
engineering, then I also want to learn how to manage a logistic system in the port.

http://www.gbgindonesia.com/en/services/article/2018/indonesia_s_maritime_infrastructure_key_challenges_remain_11873.php
http://marintecindonesia.com/strengthening-the-potential-of-the-shipyard-industry-as-the-main-force-indoneisas-maritime-sector/
https://www.maritimeheritage.org/ports/indonesia.html
https://ejournal2.undip.ac.id/index.php/jmsni/article/download/1997/1306
How is the situation of Indonesia’s industry today? Where are the strengths and where are the weaknesses? What can we learn from our
maritime history? Which new development trends can we already recognize? In which areas could we find opportunities for the Indonesia’s
maritime technology to become a global leader? Which role as Marine Engineers do we have to play? How do you see your own role and
responsibility in this development?