BALI (ISL News) - The Indonesia Maritime Pilots' Association (INAMPA), which was founded on March 11, 2023, will host the 27th International Maritime Association Congress at The Apurva Kempinski Bali Hotel and Resort from August 23-28, 2026.
The congress will be officially opened by the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure & Regional Development Dr. H. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, M.Sc., MPA, MA , together with the Secretary General of IMO Arsenio Antonio Domínguez Velasco , the Governor of Bali I Wayan Koster, the President of INAMPA Pasoroan Herman Harianja, and the President of IMPA Capt. Simon Pelletier.
The Inampa Congress will also be attended by VIP guests invited by INAMPA, including; the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia, the Deputy Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia, the Director General of Sea Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia, the Head of the Transportation Policy Agency (BKT) of the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia.
The Inampa Congress also invited the Secretary of the Directorate General of Sea Transportation, the Director of Ports of the Directorate General of Sea Transportation , the Director of Navigation of the Directorate General of Sea Transportation who will attend the Congress, and other officials at the Directorate General of Sea Transportation. In addition, the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, the Head of BAKAMLA of the Republic of Indonesia, the Chairman of the KNKT of the Republic of Indonesia, the Directors of Pelindo, the Directors/Heads of Port Business Entities (BUP), management of ship pilotage and towing services from all over Indonesia, including BUMN, BUMD, and Privately Owned Enterprises ( BUMS ), as well as Maritime Pilot Officers who are members of INAMPA from all over Indonesia including the DPP Management, DPW INAMPA and the wives of Indonesian Maritime Pilot Officers.
In addition, it was also attended by Congress Participant Companions, Observers/Delegates from various International Agencies or Organizations such as IMO, IALA and others. During the Congress, a Maritime Exhibition was held. The implementation of this Congress is a hard effort from the DPP and DPW INAMPA Management to advance the maritime sector in Indonesia, especially in the areas of Maritime Safety, Maritime Security, Maritime Environmental Protection, and Maritime Sustainability.
The 27th IMPA Congress which will take place in Bali-Indonesia, will provide benefits in 5 (five) categories:
1. In General
a.Exchange of ideas and knowledge, especially in the maritime sector
b.Establish maritime networks and collaboration at regional and international levels.
c.Increasing awareness and understanding of the benefits of maritime safety, maritime security, maritime environmental protection, and maritime sustainability
2.For Individuals
a.Personal and career development.
b means to broaden horizons.
c. Building a professional network.
d.Improving personal competence.
3.For Organizations/Institutions
a.Development of Professionalism.
b.Policy development.
c.Increased visibility.
d.Capacity building.
e.Increased credibility.
- For Regional Countries
a.Increase in national income.
b.Increased economic activity.
c.Increased investment.
d.Increased national credibility.
5. And various benefits, including: Social, economic, maritime safety culture, tourism, security, and other benefits
The 27th IMPA Congress in Bali, Indonesia, is a moment for Indonesian Maritime Public Relations and Diplomacy Marketing to the international world regarding developments, maritime business potential, and opportunities for maritime industry cooperation in Indonesia with various other international maritime stakeholders.
According to Herman, President of the Indonesian Maritime Pilots' Association (INAMPA) , who was accompanied by the Chairman of the National Congress Committee, Captain Syamsul Maarif, Captain Fandi AS, Captain Agoes Soeryanto, Captain Dedik and other administrators along with the Event Organizer (EO), the topics discussed at the Congress included:
- Best Practice Guidance and Towing of Maritime Technology Ships
- Maritime Business
- Service Innovation
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- SDM Maritime Pilots
- Business trends and challenges
- Adapting to new technology and work culture
- Maritime Pilots Health
- Dan Relate topics to Maritime Pilots Job
The activities during the Congress are:
- Welcome Cocktail/Dinner
- Official Opening Kongres
- Exhibition
- Ladies/Accompanying Program
- Visit = 9 Interesting Places in Bali
- Social/Cultural Program
- Visit = 3 Spectacular Places in Bali
- Gala Dinner
The opening ceremony of the Congress will be attended by approximately 500 people, including participants, chaperones, observers, exhibitors, sponsors, VIPs, and other executives. The Congress will feature 35 international speakers from five continents and sixteen countries.
INAMPA Pasoroan President Herman Harianja hopes that this Congress will bring Indonesia's maritime sector to a more international level, and provide added value to the Indonesian Nation, State and people.
(ISL News Editorial Team/INAMPA Public Relations).
