A Dual Approach to Global & National Compliance
Every commercial vessel operates under a complex web of regulations, from broad international conventions set by the IMO to the specific national laws of its Flag State. Navigating this requires a partner with a dual perspective—one that understands the global stage and has deep, authoritative knowledge of local requirements.
As a Recognized Organization (RO) for numerous Flag States worldwide, BKI provides this unique advantage. We offer a comprehensive suite of statutory services that ensure your vessels meet the highest standards of safety and environmental protection, whether trading internationally or operating in domestic waters.
Our Comprehensive Statutory Services
BKI provides a seamless, end-to-end service to ensure shipowners can meet the requirements of their flag, wherever their vessels may be.
Global Services for International Fleets
- Conduct all required surveys for SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, and other key IMO conventions.
- Review and approve vessel plans and manuals.
- Issue and endorse all necessary international certificates to ensure your vessel's uninterrupted worldwide operation.
Unmatched Expertise for the Indonesian Flag
Our global capabilities are complemented by our deep, authoritative knowledge as the national classification society for Indonesia. We are the leading experts in verifying compliance with all Indonesian national regulations.
- Length between perpendiculars of 20 meters or more.
- Gross Tonnage of 100 or more.
- Main propulsion engine of 250 HP or more.
Ensuring Indonesian flagged vessels subject to international conventions meet all standards stipulated by the Government of Indonesia.
- All merchant vessels on domestic voyages.
- Merchant vessels < 500 GT on international voyages.
- Vessels with non-mechanical propulsion (barges, pontoons, sailing vessels).
- Traditional wooden motor sailing vessels (KLM) and other wooden vessels with propulsion engines.
- Fishing vessels.
- Pleasure craft.
- Vessels with novel designs.
- State vessels used for commercial purposes.
- All existing vessels modified for other purposes.
- Regulation of the Minister of Transportation No. KM 65 of 2009 concerning the Standard for Indonesian Flagged Non-Convention Vessels.
- The Official NCVS Books and their associated technical guidelines.
