Pertamina Patra Niaga Optimises Smartship to Monitor Energy Distribution
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga is strengthening the reliability of Indonesia’s national energy distribution through the optimisation of a Smartship technology-based fleet monitoring system. A total of 70 vessels have been integrated into the system, enabling real-time operational monitoring of ships from shore-based monitoring centres.
Arif Yunianto, Director of Pertamina Patra Niaga’s Fleet Logistics, stated that this digitalisation initiative forms part of efforts to improve operational efficiency whilst ensuring smooth energy distribution across all regions of Indonesia.
“Through the integrated monitoring system, we can track vessel movements, operational conditions, and external factors such as weather in real-time,” Arif explained.
The Smartship system is an Internet of Things (IoT)-based technology installed on vessels to continuously transmit operational data to control centres. Through this technology, the company can monitor various parameters, from vessel position and navigation routes to weather conditions and operational indicators such as vessel speed that affects efficiency.
Of the total integrated vessels, 22 ships have been equipped with advanced monitoring systems capable of tracking data more comprehensively, including navigation, engine performance, and cargo and bunker activities.
Moving forward, the number of vessels with this advanced technology will continue to increase. Beyond enhancing operational visibility, data from the monitoring system is also utilised to support preventive maintenance, allowing potential disruptions to be detected earlier.
Additionally, the vessel fleet also employs the ShipManager platform from DNV, which supports operational management through various modules including technical maintenance, safety (HSSE), procurement, and crew management.
The integration of digital technology, vessel sensors, and cloud-based systems enables all fleet activities to be monitored through a comprehensive dashboard.
In supporting energy distribution during the Ramadan and Eid 2026 period, these vessels form part of 345 fleet units deployed to ensure safe and timely distribution of petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas throughout Indonesia.
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