In an effort to expand its international network and strengthen Indonesia’s position as a supplier of quality maritime labor, PT RNT Utama Indonesia received an official visit from Zhoushan Mingfeng Human Resources Services Co., Ltd., one of the leading labor supply companies in China. This meeting is an important step in establishing bilateral partnerships between the two parties, especially in the sector of placing crew members (ABK) on Chinese fishing vessels.
The visit took place in a professional and constructive atmosphere. Both companies convey the same vision, namely creating a legal, safe, transparent and sustainable maritime workforce placement ecosystem. This meeting also marks a new opportunity to open closer lines of cooperation, especially in terms of placing Indonesian crew members on Chinese fishing vessels, which continue to experience increasing demand.
The need for Indonesian crew on Chinese fishing vessels continues to increase
In recent years, China’s fishing industry has shown significant growth. Its fleet of fishing vessels is growing rapidly, including longline vessels, purse seines and long-distance fishing vessels operating in various international waters. Along with this development, the need for quality workers is also increasing.
Indonesian crew members are known to have:
- Strong sea skills
- Good adaptability in a multinational work environment
- High work ethic
- Long experience in the fisheries sector
This makes Indonesian workers highly sought after by large fishing companies in China, including partners in the Zhoushan region, the largest fishing port in Asia.
Through the existing collaboration, PT RNT Utama Indonesia can strengthen the placement of Indonesian crew members with a more structured, legal and safe process for the workforce.
The Main Purpose of Zhoushan Mingfeng Human Resources Services Co., Ltd.’s Visit
This visit aims to :
1. Exploring Cooperation in the Placement of ABK
The two companies discussed long-term collaboration opportunities for the provision of Indonesian workers to be placed on Chinese vessels. The focus was on legal placements that comply with both countries’ regulations.
2. Creating Better Worker Protection Standards
Zhoushan Mingfeng and PT RNT Utama Indonesia agreed that ABK must be dispatched with high protection standards, starting from work contracts, workers’ rights, insurance, to safe working conditions.
3. Building a Transparent Recruitment System
The next goal is to create a professional, transparent, and broker-free recruitment system. This is achieved by developing joint standard operating procedures (SOPs) for selection, training, and recruitment.
4. Information Exchange and Operational Standards
The two parties held technical discussions regarding:
- Working standards of Chinese ships
- Required ABK qualifications
- Salary payment system
- Ship safety and operation procedures
This meeting opens up space for long-term collaboration that focuses not only on quantity, but also on the quality and safety of workers.
Welcome from PT RNT Utama Indonesia
President Director of PT RNT Utama Indonesia, Mr. Riza Ghiyats Fakhri, welcomed the visit and emphasized the company’s commitment to creating credible and beneficial international cooperation for both countries.
He said:
“The visit by Zhoushan Mingfeng Human Resources Services Co., Ltd. is an important step in opening up broader job opportunities for young Indonesians who want to pursue careers as crew members on international vessels. We are committed to maintaining legality, professionalism, and worker protection as our top priorities.”
Not only that, he added that this collaboration is expected to encourage economic growth for ABK families and contribute to improving the quality of Indonesia’s maritime workforce.
Potential Benefits of Cooperation for Indonesian Crew Members
The collaboration between these two companies has the potential to provide many benefits, including:
1. More Job Opportunities
China’s shipping fleet requires thousands of workers every year, so this collaboration can expand opportunities for Indonesian crew members to work on international vessels.
2. A Safer and More Legal Departure Process
With an official agreement between agencies, the recruitment path will be clearer, safer, and free from illegal practices.
3. Protection of Workers’ Rights
Indonesian crew members will receive clear rights, including salary, working hours, meal facilities, work safety, and labor insurance.
4. Training Standardization
PT RNT Utama Indonesia can adapt domestic training to suit Chinese vessel operating standards, so that crew members are better prepared for work.
5. Better Diplomatic and Economic Relations
Maritime labor cooperation contributes to increasingly close Indonesia–China relations in the fields of employment and the fisheries industry.
Technical Discussion and Evaluation of Collaboration Potential
During the visit, the two sides discussed several important points:
- Evaluation of annual labor requirements for China’s shipping fleet
- Job specifications (longline vessels, squid vessels, purse seine vessels)
- Crew rotation system
- Salary and benefit evaluation
- Document management and work permits
- ABK monitoring system during the contract period
The discussion was conducted in depth to ensure that all legal, administrative, and operational requirements could be met by PT RNT Utama Indonesia and the prospective ABK.
Shared Commitment to Worker Protection
Both companies emphasized the importance of:
- Work safety
- Contract transparency
- Availability of crew facilities on board
- Continuous monitoring
- Communication channels between Chinese and Indonesian companies
- Accompaniment of ABK during the contract period
This approach ensures that Indonesian crew members are not only working, but are truly protected to international standards.
This visit is expected to be the beginning of:
- Official MoU between Zhoushan Mingfeng and PT RNT Utama Indonesia
- The first ABK placement process will be in the next few months
- Long-term project to provide thousands of crew members to Chinese fishing vessels
- Ongoing cooperation in the field of maritime training and certification
With a strong commitment from both companies, this collaboration is believed to have a significant impact on the Indonesian maritime employment industry.
Zhoushan Mingfeng Human Resources Services Co., Ltd.’s visit to PT RNT Utama Indonesia is a strategic step to expand international cooperation in the placement of Indonesian crew members. With a focus on legality, safety, and professionalism, the two companies are ready to create a stronger, safer, and more profitable maritime recruitment ecosystem for all parties, especially Indonesian crew members who want to build their future through careers at international sea.
PT RNT Utama Indonesia, Realizing International Cooperation, Preparing Professional Crew for the World.
