PT Pelindo Marine Service, a subsidiary of state-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero), has expanded its operational fleet in Kalimantan. The company has deployed two new pilot boats, the MP. Mandalika 01, and MP. Mandalika 02, to support regional shipping and logistics activities.
Strategic Regional Deployment
The new vessels are strategically positioned to address the specific needs of different Kalimantan waterways. The MP. Mandalika 01 has been assigned to Tenggarong in East Kalimantan, while the MP. Mandalika 02 will operate in Tarakan, North Kalimantan.
In Tenggarong, the additional vessel is intended to enhance pilotage services for coal-carrying ships navigating the Mahakam River area. In Tarakan, the MP. Mandalika 02 is expected to strengthen operational readiness for a variety of vessels, including tankers, coal carriers, and container ships.
Technical Specifications and Compliance
The two boats feature different power capacities tailored to their environments. The MP. Mandalika 01 is equipped with twin 115-horsepower engines, whereas the MP. Mandalika 02 utilizes more powerful twin 200-horsepower engines.
Elvin Syah Putra, Director of Commercial, Operations and Engineering at Pelindo Marine, stated that the vessels were designed to match the operational and geographical conditions of local waterways. Senior Engineering Manager Yohannes Lianto added that the boats comply with the operational requirements and technical standards established by the Transportation Ministry.
Future Implications
The integration of these vessels may lead to improved vessel guidance services and higher operational safety standards in East and North Kalimantan. Such expansions could potentially streamline the movement of essential commodities like coal and containerized goods.
A possible next step for the company may involve further optimizing fleet readiness to meet evolving logistics demands across other Indonesian waters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vessels were added to the fleet?
The fleet was expanded with the deployment of the MP. Mandalika 01 and MP. Mandalika 02.
What are the engine specifications for the new boats?
The MP. Mandalika 01 features twin 115-horsepower engines, and the MP. Mandalika 02 features twin 200-horsepower engines.
What is the primary purpose of the new pilot boats?
They are intended to improve vessel guidance services, operational safety, and pilot mobility to support shipping and logistics activities.
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