Jakarta — PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (Persero) or BKI, together with Turkish classification agency Türk Loydu, met with Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Donny Ermawan Taufanto, in Jakarta to discuss strengthening cooperation in the national maritime industry.

The meeting was attended by Rear Admiral (Ret.) Prof. Dr. Marsetio, Chairman of the BKI Council; Arisudono Soerono, President Director of IDSurvey; BKI Directors R. Agus Doddy Dwi Sagita and Arief Budi Permana; along with representatives from Türk Loydu.

Discussions centered on enhancing strategic collaboration, particularly in supporting the increase of Domestic Component Level (TKDN) in the construction of Indonesian Navy vessels. Both BKI and Türk Loydu reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing Indonesia’s maritime defense independence through joint efforts between national and international classification societies.

Deputy Minister of Defense Donny Ermawan Taufanto welcomed the initiative, noting that cross-border cooperation plays a vital role in realizing Indonesia’s vision of self-reliance in defense and maritime industries.

This collaboration reflects BKI’s mission as a national classification society to expand its global network while contributing to the strengthening of Indonesia’s maritime industry capacity.