PT Pelayaran Nasional Ekalya Purnamasari Tbk (ELPI) has recorded a surge in demand for shipyard services, both for new shipbuilding and repair services. To anticipate this trend, the company plans to increase its production capacity by up to 30%.
ELPI Corporate Secretary Wawan Heri Purnomo explained that the utilization rate of ELPI's two shipyards—located in Gresik and in the Samarinda-Balikpapan area—has already reached its maximum capacity.
“In terms of capacity, we are already at full capacity. One shipyard can handle around 1,500 tons per year, and currently, orders are already overloaded. Therefore, expansion is a strategic step to capture market opportunities,” he said on Thursday (September 4, 2025).
High Demand, ELPI Rejects External Orders
Current market demand comes mainly from the ship repair and maintenance sector. However, in terms of capacity, new shipbuilding still dominates because it can be calculated precisely based on the size and specifications of the ship.
“Repairs are more volatile. But for new ships—for example, 30 or 40 meters—the production capacity is clear and can be planned,” said Wawan.
ELPI is currently working on nine new ships, ranging from multipurpose vessels, tugs and barges, to crew boats. The construction process takes 16 to 18 months, including sea trials and classification processes.
“Because our capacity is full, we have even rejected several external requests for shipbuilding. However, we continue to provide repair services to maintain our relationship with customers,” he added.
Challenges: Raw Material Imports and Pressure from Used Chinese Vessels Despite his optimism about the market's potential, Wawan highlighted a number of challenges that still loom over the national shipbuilding industry. One of them is the high dependence on imports of raw materials and components, such as main engines, generators, propellers, and even small components. “Ship engines are customized, so new manufacturers only produce them after there is demand. This makes the supply chain longer and more complex,” he said. In addition, competition with used ships from China is also a challenge. Ten-year-old used ships are still in high demand because they are much cheaper than building new ships domestically. “If there are no regulations limiting the age of imported ships, the trend of purchasing used ships will continue to suppress the growth of the national shipbuilding industry,” said Wawan. Regulatory Support Needed ELPI believes that policies that are more favorable to the domestic maritime industry are needed, including fiscal incentives and restrictions on the age of imported ships. With the right regulatory support, the company is confident that the national shipbuilding industry can grow more competitively and sustainably.
SURABAYA - PT Pelayaran Nasional Ekalya Purnamasari Tbk (ELPI) melalui perusahaan afiliasi yaitu NKA Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd (NKA), menandatangani kontrak kerja sama dengan perusahaan Malaysia, Perpetro Sdn Bhd senilai MYR 65 juta atau sekitar Rp 200 millar. Corporate Secretary ELPI, Wawan Heri Purnomo mengatakan, kontrak kerja sama ini merupakan Kontrak Penyewaan Kapal atau Vessel Charter untuk Kapal Kazo Anggrek 7501 yang merupakan jenis Platform Support Vessel atau PSV dengan durasi 854 hari + 3 x 60 hari (opsional).
PT Pelayaran Nasional Ekalya Purnamasari Tbk (ELPI) made history by becoming the first Indonesian maritime contractor to win a prestigious international award, the ExxonMobil Ruby Award 2024.
This award was presented directly by ExxonMobil on August 22, 2025, in recognition of ELPI's outstanding performance, strategic contributions, and commitment to supporting global energy projects with high standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
ELPI was recognized for its success in responding quickly to critical situations, providing replacement vessels, and securing all necessary approvals from authorities to ensure that client operations were not disrupted. This achievement demonstrates the professionalism and competitiveness of the national shipping industry on the global stage.
For ELPI, this award motivates it to continue innovating, maintaining high standards, and strengthening strategic partnerships, while reinforcing the company's roadmap to become a leading logistics partner in the energy sector.
PT Pelayaran Nasional Ekalya Purnamasari Tbk (ELPI) has just released its financial report for the first quarter of 2024. In the report, the company's revenue is recorded to have jumped to Rp300.629 billion in the first three months of this year. This figure represents a 41 percent increase compared to ELPI's revenue for the same period last year, which stood at Rp212.552 billion. From this achievement, the company managed to set aside a net profit of IDR 63.048 billion, an increase of 42 percent from IDR 44.407 billion for the same comparison period," said ELPI President Director Eka Taniputra in his official statement.
Jakarta, IDX.CO.ID-On Thursday (9/11), a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation to Increase Understanding of the Capital Market in Indonesia between PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (IDX) and the Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA) was signed by Mr. I Gede Nyoman Yetna as Director of Company Assessment at IDX, Mr. Jeffrey Hendrik as Director of Development at IDX, and Ms. Carmelita Hartoto as Chairwoman of INSA.
EmitenNews.com - Maritime Offshore Technology & Engineering (MOTE) dynamic position training center has been operating for 5 months. However, the training center established by Pelayaran Nasional Ekalya Purnamasari (ELPI) has issued more than 100 certifications to ship officers both domestically and internationally. "MOTE is a brand, while Patriot Teknologi Maritim focuses on dynamic position training centers. The name Patriot represents the City of Heroes, Surabaya, and the company's aspirations during the initial public offering (IPO) process," said Wawan Heri Purnomo, Corporate Secretary of Pelayaran Ekalya, on Monday, December 16, 2024.
PT Pelayaran Nasional Ekalya Purnamasari Tbk (ELPI) has secured contracts worth IDR 900 billion this year. Pelayaran Nasional Ekalya Purnamasari President Director Eka Taniputra said that ELPI's potential revenue could reach around IDR 2.3 trillion in 2026. "Currently, there are several tenders underway. We are waiting for good news from the management team," he explained in a public presentation on Thursday (24/4).
Eka said that if the tender is decided and ELPI is named the winner, ELPI will begin building new ships to serve the contract. “We have decided to add several new ships to support the potential contract worth IDR 2.3 trillion,” he said.
The details are as follows: one multicat vessel, five Tug & Barge vessels, six to seven offshore support vessels, and one to three fast combat boats (FCB). To purchase new vessels, ELPI has prepared a capital expenditure (capex) budget of Rp 1 trillion for this year.
Source: Kontan
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