JAKARTA \u2013 The planned modernisation of 4,582 fishing vessels between\n2026 and 2029 should be accompanied by technology transfer and greater\nlocal content to support Indonesia\u2019s shipbuilding industry. The\nconstruction of thousands of vessels is expected not only to expand the\nfishing fleet, but also to improve the capabilities of the domestic\nshipbuilding sector.<\/p>\n
Boy Rubyanto, deputy chairman for organisation and cadre development\nat the central board of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology\nAlumni Association (PP IKA ITS), said the programme\u2019s success should not\nbe measured solely by the number of vessels built. Collaboration among\nthe government, industry, universities and businesses is needed to\ndevelop national industrial capacity sustainably.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe success of a programme to build thousands of national fishing\nvessels is determined not only by investment and technology, but by\ngenuine synergy between the government, industry, universities and\nbusinesses to build sustainable national capacity,\u201d Boy said in a press\nstatement on Thursday (22 October 2026). He made the remarks at the\nNational Forum on Strengthening Indonesia\u2019s Shipbuilding and Defence\nIndustry Ecosystem in Jakarta on Wednesday (21 October 2026).<\/p>\n
Deputy Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Didit Herdiawan said\nthe government was targeting the modernisation of 4,582 vessels through\nthe 2026\u20132029 Grand Strategy for Fishing Vessel Modernisation. The\nprogramme is one of the government\u2019s efforts to develop the national\nmarine and fisheries sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the 2026\u20132029 Grand Strategy for Fishing Vessel\nModernisation, the Indonesian Government is targeting the modernisation\nof 4,582 modern fishing vessels,\u201d Didit said.<\/p>\n
Of the total, 1,582 vessels are planned to be built through an\nIndonesia\u2013UK partnership involving Babcock International. The remaining\n3,000 will be built by state-owned PT Agrinas Jaladri Nusantara\n(Persero).<\/p>\n
Didit said the marine and fisheries sector played a role in\nsupporting food security and economic growth. Its development is also\nexpected to create jobs and improve the welfare of coastal\ncommunities.<\/p>\n
Air Vice-Marshal Dedy Laksmono, Director of Defence Technology and\nPotential at the Ministry of Defence\u2019s Directorate General of Defence\nPotential, said fishing vessel construction should deliver benefits for\nthe development of national industry. Priorities include increasing the\nuse of domestic components and building expertise in shipbuilding\ntechnology.<\/p>\n
\u201cStrengthening the shipbuilding industry through the development of\nthe defence industry, increased local content, technology transfer and\ncollaboration among stakeholders is a strategic step towards national\nmaritime self-reliance and enhancing the competitiveness of Indonesia\u2019s\nshipyards,\u201d Dedy said.<\/p>\n
The forum organised by PP IKA ITS also discussed the development of\ndigital technology alongside the physical construction of vessels.\nTechnology was seen as capable of supporting fleet management, logistics\nsystems and the fisheries industry\u2019s supply chain.<\/p>\n
One concept introduced was AQUILA (Agrinas Intelligence &\nLogistic Architecture). The system is designed to integrate artificial\nintelligence, data analysis, blockchain technology for product\ntraceability, and logistics and fleet management.<\/p>\n
The integration is expected to help improve supply-chain efficiency\nand transparency for fisheries products. The system is also intended to\nsupport Indonesian fisheries products\u2019 access to international\nmarkets.<\/p>\n
The forum, themed \u201cTechnology Transfer Strategies and Accelerating\nthe Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries\u2019 Fishing Vessel\nConstruction Programme for 2026\u201d, also featured ITS Rector Bambang\nPramujati and a representative of Babcock International. Stakeholders\nfrom government ministries, the shipbuilding industry and universities\nalso took part.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ika-its-stresses-technology-transfer-in-4-582-vessel-programme-1792673505", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }