Shipyard Journal
Technical notes on Indonesian shipyards, classification, newbuild supervision, repair and refit — from the Indonesia Shipyard Build Desk.
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Offshore Support Vessel Construction in Indonesia
Building offshore support vessels in Indonesia: mission definition, deck and tank arrangement, station-keeping, class notations, yard capability and the outfitting load owners underestimate.
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Cargo Vessel Construction in Indonesia: What Owners Should Specify
Specifying a cargo vessel for construction in Indonesia: trade definition, cargo handling, tank and hold arrangement, class notation, crew and operating economics, and yard selection.
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Shipbuilding Contracts in Indonesia: Milestones, Payments and Handover
How to structure a newbuild contract with an Indonesian yard: specification as annex, milestone payments tied to physical events, inspection rights, variations, guarantee and delivery protocol.
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Wooden or Steel Hull in Indonesia: Cost, Lifespan and Yard Choice
A structured comparison of wooden and steel hulls built in Indonesia — construction method, maintenance regime, survey implications, insurance and resale — and how each drives yard choice.
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Steel Ship Construction in Indonesia: Yard Capability and Build Sequence
How steel shipbuilding actually works in Indonesian yards: block construction, welding qualification, dimensional control, coating, and the capability checks that separate yards.
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Documents Required to Export a Newly Built Vessel from Indonesia
The document chain for exporting a newly built vessel from Indonesia: construction and ownership evidence, class and statutory certificates, tonnage, customs clearance and the delivery voyage.
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Can You Register an Indonesian-Built Yacht Under a Foreign Flag?
Yes — but flag choice must be made before the specification, not after launch. How flag drives statutory certificates, equipment standards, export documentation and cabotage exposure.
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How Gross Tonnage Is Calculated for a Vessel Built in Indonesia
Gross tonnage is a volume measure, not a weight. The 1969 Convention formula, what counts as enclosed space, why GT thresholds change a vessel's regulatory burden, and design…
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How to Get an IMO Number for a Vessel Built in Indonesia
What the IMO ship identification number is, which vessels qualify, which are excluded, how the number is applied for, and where it fits in the Indonesian delivery document…
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BKI Classification for a New Vessel in Indonesia: How the Process Actually Runs
How Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia classification works on a newbuild: rule selection, plan approval, material certification, survey stages and certificate issue — and where programmes lose time.
