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    "data": {
        "id": 1680590,
        "msgid": "visiting-chinas-maritime-authority-bki-expands-ship-certification-services-in-asia-and-globally-1776311451",
        "date": "2026-04-16 09:56:00",
        "title": "Visiting China's Maritime Authority, BKI Expands Ship Certification Services in Asia and Globally",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "bisnis",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (BKI), a state-owned classification society under IDSurvey, has conducted an official visit to China's Maritime Safety Administration to prepare for launching its services in the country. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation in ship surveying and certification, enhancing support for international clients and expanding BKI's reach in Asia and global markets. This expansion underscores BKI's commitment to maritime safety, competitiveness, and its pursuit of membership in the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2013 The parent holding company for state-owned surveying\nservices, IDSurvey, along with PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (Persero)\nor BKI, has undertaken an official visit to the Maritime Safety\nAdministration of the People\u2019s Republic of China as part of plans to\nopen BKI services in China.<\/p>\n<p>BKI\u2019s President Director, R. Benny Susanto, explained that the visit\naims to strengthen cooperation in ship surveying and certification, as\nwell as to increase support for BKI\u2019s service users operating in\ninternational markets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis visit discusses preparations for opening a BKI service unit in\nChina, including opportunities for cooperation in providing\nclassification services and strengthening support for maritime safety,\u201d\nsaid Benny in his statement on Thursday, 16 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that this initiative is part of BKI\u2019s strategy to expand\nthe scope of its services and bring technical support closer to\ncustomers in the Asian region and global markets.<\/p>\n<p>Benny hopes that opening services in China will strengthen BKI\u2019s role\nin supporting maritime safety, while also improving the quality and\naccessibility of services for international users.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBKI\u2019s presence in a global maritime activity hub is important to\nensure responsive services that meet industry needs,\u201d said Benny.<\/p>\n<p>He added that this expansion step affirms BKI\u2019s commitment to\nenhancing credibility and competitiveness at the global level.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, continued Benny, it is part of the process towards\nmembership in the International Association of Classification Societies\n(IACS).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese efforts are expected to strengthen BKI\u2019s position as a\nnational classification body capable of competing and contributing to\nthe international maritime industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/visiting-chinas-maritime-authority-bki-expands-ship-certification-services-in-asia-and-globally-1776311451",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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