Sungai Raya, W Kalimantan (ANTARA News) – The Energy and Mineral Ministry recently tested a fuel-gas boat on the Kapuas river. “We are here to follow up the regent`s proposal of applying efficient technologies in converting fuel to gas on motorboats developed by the Kubu Raya administration. Today, we examined this conversion work in
Read moreJakarta, Dec 26 (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Industry is keen on developing the national shipbuilding industry by introducing an incentive in the form of government-paid import duties (BMDTP), particularly for the raw materials of ships. “Currently, ships are not subjected to import duties, while the raw materials of ships are subjected to import
Read moreJAKARTA— Minister of Transportation, E.E. Mangindaan, extends deadline of dispensation of foreign vessel use for three types of offshore vessels which should have ended this year. Those vessels are offshore construction vessel, dredging vessel, salvage vessel, and undersea construction vessel. The Minister states the policy is to prevent the absence of those three vessels
Read moreJAKARTA— Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association wants the government to continue rejecting registry of sailing vessels whose major shareholders are foreign parties since it violates Regulation No.17/2008 on Sailing Affairs. Chair of INSA, Carmelita Hartoto, stated vessels allowed to be registered in Indonesia are those belonging to Indonesian entities, joint ventures with Indonesians being the major
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