What is the procedure for a vessel to begin operations (work) in Indonesia?
Firstly there must be a contract between PT Sillo Maritime (acting as disponent owner) and an end user here in Indonesia stating the area of operations and length of contract. PT Sillo Maritime then approaches the Department of Sea Communications (SEACOM) to apply for a sailing permit (PPKA) to enter Indonesian waters, to do this we must evidence the contract between PT Sillo Maritime and end user. Once the sailing permit (PPKA) has been issued PT Sillo Maritime applies to the Customs Department (Bea Cukai) for an Importation / Exportation Permit (OB23) showing the approved sailing permit from SEACOM to allow the vessel to be allowed into Indonesian waters. Once these two documents have been received then the vessel is allowed to enter Indonesian waters to begin operations.