PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (Persero) or BKI as the holding company of BUMN Survey Services or IDSurvey is committed to continuing to maintain the White List position of Indonesian-flagged vessels through the signing of a cooperation agreement (PKS) with the Directorate General of Sea Transportation.

The PKS was signed directly by the Main Director of IDSurvey, Arisudono Soerono and the Director General of Sea Transportation, Arif Toha.

"The trust of the Ministry of Transportation through the Directorate General of Sea Transportation in BKI is a great responsibility and trust because it concerns the status of Indonesian shipping in international eyes. "This trust will be truly guarded by all BKI personnel," said the Main Director of IDSurvey, Arisudono Soerono, at the signing of the PKS, at the Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta, Tuesday (11/7/2023).

This event was also attended by the Director of Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Hartanto M, Directors of Shipping Companies, as well as officials within the Directorate of Sea Transportation.

In his remarks, Arif Toha as Director General of Sea Transportation said that as we all know, this cooperation agreement is within the scope of carrying out surveys and statutory certification of Indonesian flagged vessels with PT. Indonesian Classification Bureau. The purpose of this cooperation agreement is to increase compliance for Indonesian-flagged ships with the provisions of international conventions.

"This delegation is also hoped to be a form of government support for BKI to be accepted as a member of the IACS international classification body community. "Through this collaboration, we hope to work together for the progress of Indonesia," said Arif Toha.

Through this PKS, BKI is always committed and takes steps to maintain the mandate given by maritime transportation in maintaining the position of Indonesian flag ships in the Tokyo MOU on the White List. BKI as the leader of IDSURVEY will always support the government's steps.

"Not to forget, we also express our gratitude for the trust of the parties, namely the Directorate General of Sea Transportation, INSA and stakeholders who have always loyally used BKI's services. Through the signing of this new PKS, we hope that cooperation can continue to be good between Maritime Transportation parties as regulators, ship owners as service users and BKI in providing the best understanding and service to improve maritime safety in Indonesia and internationally. "Hopefully, through the support of stakeholders, BKI can carry out statutory survey activities on behalf of the Indonesian government," concluded Arisudono.