Eight Indonesian Navy officers join Level II pilot training aimed at strengthening maritime expertise and supporting safer, more reliable ship services across eastern Indonesia region
PT Pelindo Jasa Maritim (PJM) and the Indonesian Navy are strengthening cooperation on maritime human-resource development through a Level II pilot training program for eight Navy officers.
The training is part of the 2026 Batch V Level II Pilot Training Program, with an opening and graduation ceremony held on Monday at the Pendulum Nusantara Hall of PT Pendidikan Maritim dan Logistik Indonesia (PMLI) in Bogor.
The ceremony was attended by Rear Admiral Yudi Cahyadi, Assistant to the Chief of Naval Staff for Personnel, officials from Indonesia’s Directorate General of Sea Transportation, and PJM executives, including President Commissioner Hermanto and President Director Arief Hermawan.
The event also featured the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Indonesian Navy and PJM to strengthen institutional collaboration in personnel development and support for port services.
PJM President Director Arief Hermawan said the training represented a concrete form of cooperation between Pelindo and the Navy to develop professional and competent maritime personnel.
“The Level II Pilot Education Program for Indonesian Navy Officers is a concrete manifestation of the synergy between Pelindo and the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) in preparing competent, professional, and integrated human resources,” Arief said.
He said stronger pilot competency was important to maintaining the safety, efficiency and reliability of ship services in PJM’s operational areas.
The eight Navy officers were selected to participate in the program, which is expected to help meet pilotage service needs in Jayapura, Merauke, Manokwari, Biak, Sorong, Tual, Fakfak and Timika.
The program is being conducted by PMLI, which has received approval to provide Level II pilotage education and training. The curriculum follows guidelines established by the Directorate General of Sea Transportation.
Arief said the cooperation was also a long-term investment in maritime services, particularly in eastern Indonesia.
“Through this collaboration, we hope the synergy will continue to grow and contribute to improving port services, particularly in Eastern Indonesia,” he said.
The initiative involves the Indonesian Navy, PJM and the Ministry of Transportation and is intended to increase the availability of qualified pilotage personnel while improving the safety and reliability of ship services.
The program also supports Danantara Indonesia’s broader focus on service consistency and operational reliability to help maintain the flow of national logistics, PJM said.
PJM said developing maritime human resources was essential to delivering professional and sustainable services and strengthening connectivity across Indonesia’s maritime sector.
