• Industry News
  • February 9, 2026

Indonesia Boosts Shipbuilding Security

Introduction

Indonesia is accelerating its domestic shipbuilding infrastructure, naming PT PAL as a national anchor in maritime manufacturing. While industrial on the surface, this reform has critical security significance for maritime operators, port authorities, and insurers worldwide.

Industry context

With PT PAL positioned to lead Indonesia’s fleet renewal, stakeholders have a unique opportunity to integrate maritime threat mitigation at the earliest design stages. As piracy, cyber-attacks, smuggling, and unauthorised boarding continue to jeopardise global trade, embedding technologies and processes that align with ISPS Code and IMO protocols becomes a competitive advantage. When security is hardwired into hulls—through smart surveillance, access controls, and risk-informed design—crew safety, cargo integrity, and operational resilience improve significantly.

Practical measures

  • Install layered physical defences and perimeter detection systems on all new vessels.
  • Adopt technology-enabled watchkeeping using live monitoring and AI-supported threat analysis.
  • Design standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with IMO and maritime security best practices.
  • Conduct regular scenario-based drills including cyber breach and armed incursion response.
  • Benefit from intelligence-led routing and port risk reports to inform voyage planning.

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Source

Original article: Splash 247 – PT PAL's National Role

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