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Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo), together with Abadi Mega Angkutan Nusantara (AmanAir), are exploring the development of seaplane services to strengthen connectivity between port areas and coastal regions, archipelagos, and various destinations throughout Indonesia.
This initiative was formalized by signing a joint cooperation agreement for seaplane operations at PT Pelabuhan Indonesia facilities in Jakarta.
Pelindo's Commercial Director, Farid Padang, stated that the collaboration opens opportunities to develop port-based connectivity while optimizing Pelindo's areas and facilities. This initiative aligns with the Danantara Indonesia transformation agenda, which encourages state-owned enterprises (BUMN) to continuously generate added value for the national economy.
"As a port orchestrator and integrator, Pelindo continues to open avenues for collaboration to connect the port ecosystem with various modes of transport and economic activities. Together with AmanAir, we see the potential of seaplanes as an alternative connectivity option capable of complementing Indonesia's transportation and maritime ecosystems," said Padang.
"This is part of an innovation to integrate maritime and air modes, serving tourist facilities, remote areas, and other national interests such as disaster relief and social activities, although the initial phase will focus on tourism and marina-related cooperation. We also aim to comply with international conventions on alternative sea-air transport ecosystems and to establish a large-scale pilot project for Indonesia and even Southeast Asia," added Pelindo's Commercial Director.
The scope of cooperation includes exploring passenger and cargo seaplane transport services, as well as the development and management of water operations, terminals, and support facilities within port areas.
The collaboration also considers connectivity with tourist destinations, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and remote areas with economic potential, including opportunities to optimize Pelindo's assets and facilities.
According to Farid, Indonesia's nature as an archipelagic nation creates opportunities to develop alternative connectivity solutions that link ports with various regions possessing economic and tourism potential.
"Ports hold a strategic position as connectivity hubs. Therefore, we want to further analyze how seaplanes can complement existing connectivity while facilitating access to areas with development potential," Padang added.
For his part, the Chief Executive Officer of PT Abadi Mega Angkutan Nusantara (AmanAir), Michael Allan Nicholas, stated that the alliance with Pelindo provides an opportunity to explore connectivity via seaplanes as an inter-island transport alternative in Indonesia. "We consider this collaboration an opportunity to implement a seaplane connectivity system that allows for greater flexibility in linking ports, islands, and various destinations in Indonesia," he noted.
As a next step, Pelindo and AmanAir will conduct a joint evaluation of the service's development potential in several areas. Locations included in the study are Benoa (Bali), Gilimas (Lombok), Banyuwangi, and Sunda Kelapa, as well as various regions in Sulawesi, Papua, Sumatra, and other points within the Pelindo Group network.
This evaluation will serve as a basis for analyzing market potential, location and facility readiness, and the feasibility of service development in each area before the alliance proceeds to the next stage.
"This is a promising initial phase. We want to ensure we thoroughly analyze all possibilities so that, if implemented, the service brings added value to port areas and inter-island connectivity," concluded Pelindo's Commercial Director.
