Jakarta, July 17, 2026 — PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (Persero) (BKI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Jasaraharja Putera at BKI Headquarters in Jakarta, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership to explore collaboration in technical assurance, education, and knowledge development aimed at enhancing maritime safety and service quality.

The signing ceremony was attended by BKI President Director R. Benny Susanto, accompanied by Director of Classification Business Operations Arief Budi Permana and members of the company's management team. PT Jasaraharja Putera was represented by President Director Abdul Haris, Marketing Director Imam Hendrawan, and members of its management.

Under the MoU, both organisations will explore opportunities for cooperation in improving technical assurance, strengthening competency development, and promoting knowledge sharing to support higher safety standards and operational excellence across Indonesia’s maritime sector.

Benny stated that the partnership reflects BKI’s commitment to leveraging its technical expertise, independence, and professional capabilities to support improvements in maritime safety, security, and regulatory compliance.

"This Memorandum of Understanding marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration. We hope it will make a meaningful contribution to strengthening the safety and security of Indonesia’s shipping industry for the benefit of the public and the nation," he said.

The partnership also reinforces BKI’s commitment to working closely with strategic stakeholders to build a safer, more reliable, and more sustainable maritime ecosystem while supporting the continuous improvement of national shipping safety standards.