Pelindo Solusi Logistik officially names Bali Gapura Marina, Indonesia's first internationally recognized marina

  

BALI (MPN News)  – PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo through its subholding PT Pelindo Solusi Logistik (SPSL) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the potential of national maritime tourism by developing Bali Benoa Marina in the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub (BMTH) area, Benoa Port, Bali, which is officially named Bali Gapura Marina.

 

The inauguration of Bali Gapura Marina continues the positive momentum of the groundbreaking on May 22, 2025, where in the future the marina will cover an area of ​​​​33,000 square meters designed to accommodate 180 yachts, including 50 superyachts with dimensions of up to 90 meters in length, and will be equipped with facilities such as a Premium Yacht Club, Crew Club , MICE area, F&B, offices, and retail.

 

The choice of the name 'Gapura', which means gate in Balinese, reflects the marina's role as a new gateway that combines cultural richness with international-standard services.

Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the name reflects how each ship is welcomed to Bali Gapura Marina as part of a cultural journey.

 

"This also reinforces our commitment to placing marine tourism at the center of national strategic projects," he said.

 

Pelindo President Director, Arif Suhartono, explained that through strong collaboration between the government and the private sector, Bali Gapura Marina is set to become Indonesia's first international full-service marina.

 

"Pelindo remains open to developing other world-class marinas across the Indonesian archipelago, in line with our long-term vision to strengthen Indonesia's position as a major maritime hub," he said.

 

Pelindo's logistics and hinterland development subholding also expressed full support for the marina's operations . Joko Noerhudha, President Director of PT Pelindo Solusi Logistik (SPSL), emphasized that the construction of Bali Gapura Marina is a significant milestone and part of SPSL's commitment to creating a world-class marina tourism hub ecosystem that prioritizes sustainability and technological excellence.

 

"We continue to build collaboration and synergy with strategic partners to ensure this marina meets international standards, prioritizes sustainable business, and supports the economic growth of tourism in Bali and Indonesia," he said.

 

In building this marina, SPSL collaborated with PT Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) to handle the development and management of marina facilities and supporting commercial areas.

 

MDI President Director, Ulf Backlund explained that the Bali Benoa Marina development project has shown significant progress.

 

"Since July 2025, Pier B has been completed and prepared to accommodate dozens of ships. The completion of Pier B is not only an operational milestone, but the beginning of a new era for Indonesian maritime tourism. The next phase includes the provision of complete technical service facilities by mid-2026, expansion to 180 moorings, including superyacht capacity, by the third quarter of 2026, and the construction of a waterfront lifestyle hub in 2028," he said.

 

Estimated to begin partial operations through a soft launch in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Bali Gapura Marina Project is attracting attention as a case study for Indonesia's ambition to enter the rapidly growing global superyacht and luxury marine tourism markets. Indonesia's geography, consisting of more than 17,000 islands, offers enormous potential for marine tourism with stunning natural beauty. However, until now, Indonesia has not had an international-class marina capable of delivering global-scale service and safety standards . Through this project, Pelindo demonstrates its seriousness in building an integrated, resilient, and sustainable tourism port ecosystem while strengthening Indonesia's position as a global maritime tourism destination .

 

(MPN News Editorial Team).

 

 

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Pelindo Jasa Maritim or SPJM Awarded Best Performance, Encouraging Improved Professionalism

MAKASSAR (MPN News) - PT Pelindo Jasa Maritim (SPJM) as one of the subholdings of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) which operates in the fields of Marine, Equipment, Port Services, Dredging and Shipyard (MEPS) held the Award for Best Performance of Pilot Officers, Best Units, Communicative Deputy Manager Units (DMU) and Emergency Response Excellence within PT Pelindo Jasa Maritim in 2025.

This award activity is a form of appreciation and recognition from the company for the dedication, professionalism, and integrity of all SPJM personnel, especially the pilot officers who are at the forefront in maintaining the safety, smoothness, and efficiency of ship services at the Port.

"We express our appreciation to all work units that have innovated and collaborated to provide the best service to all service users. This year's best unit reflects the success of a solid, efficient team focused on superior service quality," said SPJM President Director Arief Prabowo in his remarks.

The award ceremony was held on November 12-13, 2025 in Semarang City, Central Java. This award event was given for 4 categories, namely: best guide, best unit, communicative deputy manager unit (DMU), and emergency response excellence.  The best guide category was awarded to the 4 best SPJM guides, namely Natalis Adi from Region 1 Pangkalan Susu Unit, Bambang H from Region 2 Jambi Unit, Arinto MC Mahtarom from Region 3 Kumai Unit, and Mujahid from Region 4 Bontang Unit. The best SPJM Unit category went to Teluk Bayur Unit Region 2. The Communicative DMU category was selected from Region 2, Yudi Herawan as DMU Bengkulu.

As a series of activities, several SPJM initiatives were also presented in its efforts to support safety improvements that have been implemented in several service locations, one of which is for under-bridge services in the form of procuring load height measuring devices to measure load heights not exceeding the height of the bridge underpass in the Samarinda, Jambi, Palembang, Tembilahan and Tanjung Redeb Units, Installation of water levels (peilschaal) to measure water levels around bridges in the Samarinda, Jambi, Palembang, Tembilahan and Tanjung Redeb Units. 

Not only that, the preparation and socialization of Working Instruction (WI) for Bridge Classification Guidance in the Samarinda, Jambi, Palembang, Tembilahan and Tanjung Redeb Units and WI for classification queues at the Mahakam Bridge, installation of Water Current Sensor , Water Level Sensor , and Laser Range Finder at the Mahakam Bridge in Samarinda and the Ampera Bridge in Palembang and the creation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/WI visualization in the form of a video of guidance maneuvers at high-risk port locations (Kuala Tanjung, Alur Samarinda, Tersus Indominco, Mahakam Bridge, OTK TB. Karimun Pier) and will be rolled out to other locations.

"We all understand that pilotage is not just about technical expertise, but also about responsibility, sensitivity to shipping safety, and the spirit of service excellence that is the SPJM work culture. Therefore, we hope this award will motivate all employees to continue improving their competence, discipline, and performance so that Pelindo Jasa Maritim becomes increasingly superior, competitive, and contributes significantly to the progress of the national maritime industry," concluded Arief Prabowo.

(MPN News Editorial/Corcom SPJM).

 

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Realizing a Sustainable Creative Economy, IPCM Supports SME BATIK SRIKANDI GIRIREJO GO DIGITAL

 

YOGYAKARTA (MPN News) - PT Jasa Armada Indonesia Tbk (IDX: IPCM), a member of the Pelindo Group specializing in ship pilotage and towing services, continues to strengthen its commitment to promoting community economic independence through its Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program. Located in Girirejo Village, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, IPCM held an activity titled "Mentoring for Srikandi Girirejo Batik MSMEs," which focused on increasing the capacity and competitiveness of local batik MSMEs.

As a tangible form of support, IPCM provided batik-making tools, fabric, natural dyes, and other assistance to the Batik Srikandi Girirejo MSME artisan group. In addition to equipment assistance, the program also included a series of training and mentoring sessions covering the development of batik derivative products, financial record-keeping, branding and marketing enhancements, and an introduction to business digitalization. This initiative is expected to help artisans expand their market and adapt to digital-based creative economy trends.

The history of batik in Girirejo itself has long cultural roots. The tradition of batik in this region began with the tombs of kings and the courtiers and their families who were tasked with maintaining them. It was from these courtiers that batik skills developed in the Girirejo community, reaching their peak around the 1970s. Today, this spirit and cultural heritage are maintained through batik preservation and development efforts by the Batik Srikandi Girirejo MSME.

IPCM President Director Shanti Puruhita stated, "We designed this program not only to preserve the batik cultural heritage as a national cultural identity, but also to strengthen the capabilities of MSMEs in developing products, managing businesses, and utilizing digital technology. With continued support, we are confident that the Batik Srikandi Girirejo MSME can become an icon of the regional creative economy that is independent and competitive," said Shanti Puruhita.

The "Srikandi Girirejo Batik MSME Mentoring" program is part of the Social pillar within the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) framework implemented by IPCM. Through this activity, the company seeks to support the government's efforts in realizing Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) Number 8, namely supporting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive employment opportunities, and decent work for all, particularly in the aspects of improving community welfare and empowering women based on the preservation of local culture.

"We believe that the company's business sustainability will be strengthened when we grow together, creating significant economic and social value for the community and the surrounding environment," Shanti added. Through this activity, IPCM affirms its commitment not only to being a leading maritime service provider but also to being an active partner through the Creating Shared Value (CSV) approach in building a creative, independent, and competitive society in the digital era.

(MPN News Editorial Team).

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Pelindo Regional 2 Banten Hands Over 2025 Pelindo Juara Scholarship Program Assistance

BANTEN INDONESIA (MPN News) - PT Pelindo (Persero) Regional 2 Banten officially carried out the handover of Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program assistance through the 2025 Pelindo Juara Scholarship, on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Pelindo Regional 2 Banten Office.

This program is given to 20 high-achieving children from Outsourced Workers (TAD) and Cleaning Service (CS) officers as a form of appreciation and support for improving the quality of education.

The implementation of this scholarship program aims to support the development of superior human resources, expand access and opportunities for education, hone the skills and competencies of beneficiaries, and encourage the creation of positive and sustainable social impacts for the community.

Through this activity, Pelindo is committed to continuing to provide real contributions through sustainable TJSL programs as part of efforts to improve the welfare and quality of life of the community in the company's environment.

(MPN News Editorial Team).

 

 

 

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