PIS Ensures Ships Meet Global Safety Standards

PIS ship (Photo: PIS)

JAKARTA - As part of Indonesia's commitment to maintain Indonesia's reputation in the global arena, PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) ensures that every ship and seafarers meet internationally recognized safety and competency standards.

"Sciding with the Indonesian flag means carrying the name of the nation. Therefore, we provide all PIS ships and crew with skills and discipline that not only meet, but exceed maritime world safety standards," said PIS Fleet Director Muhammad Irfan Zainul Fikri in a statement to the media, Monday, November 17.

To ensure safe and reliable shipping, PIS implements an integrated Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) management system in all fleets.

This system not only refers to national regulations from SKK Migas, Directorate General of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Transportation, but also to international standards such as provisions from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and MARPOL, Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

In 2025, there are already 84 ships belonging to PIS that are ready and have met SIRE inspection standards (Ship Inspection Report Programme). SIRE is the standardization of tanker inspections to ensure safety standards are met.

In addition, PIS also implemented the Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) Tanker which was carried out by The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) as a reference for fulfilling the HSSE aspect in international terminals.

These measures are reinforced by strict supervision of shipping safety, audits and routine inspections, emergency response simulations, and strengthening HSSE culture through various initiatives.

Not only are the ships meeting high standards, all PIS crew members are also required to take part in various training and safety certification so that they always apply professionalism and readiness in every situation.

"Every PIS seafarer is equipped with capabilities that not only meet international regulations, but also form a mental resilience and a safety-oriented work culture," added Irfan.

Including special certification in the field of safety and safety of the ship ensures that each crew is able to face emergency conditions and maintain cargo security and the safety of the entire crew. For this reason, PIS has now reached a value of 3.05 in the standard management of the Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) ship. TMSA itself is an assessment that helps tanker companies measure and improve safety and operational management systems.

Through the application of world-class safety and competencies standards, PIS continues to prove that Indonesian-flagged ships are able to compete and are recognized in the global shipping industry.

This step, he said, became a tangible manifestation of PIS' contribution as Pertamina's Subholding Integrated Marine Logistics in supporting national energy security and maintaining Indonesia's good name on every international shipping route.

"As a Subholding Integrated Marine Logistics from Pertamina Group, PIS is committed to becoming a world-class integrated logistics and energy transportation company. We continue to present sustainable innovations, apply ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles, and develop superior talents to strengthen national energy security and bring Indonesia's name to the global arena," concluded Irfan.