JAKARTA - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo has started building Bali Benoa Marina at the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub (BMTH), Benoa Port, Bali.
Bali Benoa is here as a full-service marine service with full facilities. In addition, the construction of this project aims to strengthen Indonesia's position as a premium maritime tourism destination in the development of the national maritime tourism industry.
Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, Ni Luh Puspa said the construction of Bali Benoa Marina initiated by Pelindo was in line with the focus of tourism development of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, to create Quality & Sustainable Tourism.
"In an effort to make this happen, a number of steps will be taken by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, including through simplification of tourism licensing, encouraging cooperation between state and private enterprises and optimizing promotion programs to the community," said Ni Luh Puspa in an official statement, Wednesday, May 28.
For your information, Bali Benoa Marina was built on an area of 3.3 hectares (hq) which is divided into three development zones with an integrated green open space.
The Marina is designed to accommodate 180 yachts, including 50 superyachts up to 90 meters, and will be equipped with facilities such as Premium Yacht Club, Crew Club, MICE area, F&B, office, and retail.
Meanwhile, the Director of Strategy for Pelindo, Prasetyo emphasized that the development of the marina is an important part of Pelindo's transformation in making ports a world-class maritime tourism gateway and part of strategic steps in the development of the national maritime tourism industry.
"This marina project is one of the important milestones in realizing the role of BMTH as another maritime hub in Indonesia," said Prasetyo.
Furthermore, Prasetyo said that his party integrated the convenience of sailing experience, premium services, and modern infrastructure to support Indonesia as a major player in the global maritime tourism industry.
"BMTH is designed as a national maritime tourism central point connected to domestic and international tourism routes," he said.
As a regional manager, PT Pelindo Solusi Logistik (SPSL), which is a Pelindo subholding for the logistics and hinterland development cluster, will fully oversee the marine development process until it is completed.
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Commercial & Technical Director of SPSL, Ruri I. Rachmaputri, revealed that his party cooperates with strategic partners to ensure that this marina is built with international standards and prioritizes sustainability.
"This collaboration is a tangible manifestation of the role of SOEs in strengthening the national tourism sector through the connectivity of superior maritime sectors," he said.
In building this marina, Pelindo Solusi Logistik collaborates with PT Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) which has experience in the development and development of China. MDI will handle the development and management of marine facilities and supporting commercial areas.
The construction of Bali Benoa Marina has begun with the production of floating concrete pontoons with technology that has been used in various world-class marine development projects such as Porto Montenegro, Royal Phuket Marina, and Limassol Marina.
The construction of pontoons absorbs the use of local workers and is proof of commitment to create jobs and encourage local economic growth in Bali in line with the presence of Bali Benoa Marina.
Bali Benoa Marina is scheduled to start its initial operation in the 2025 IV quarter and will operate fully with all supporting facilities in 2027.
This project is expected to be a magnet for international and domestic superyachts, as well as a catalyst for regional and national economic growth based on the premium maritime industry.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, and was witnessed by the Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, Ni Luh Puspa, and the Deputy Governor of Bali Province, I Nyoman Giri Prasta.
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