As a maritime nation with superior human resources, Indonesia continues to be a target for various international fishing fleets. Indonesian maritime workers are known for their skills, resilience, and strong work ethic, leading many foreign companies to entrust their crew recruitment to authorized agents in the country. One such agency is PT RNT Utama Indonesia, a crew recruitment company committed to providing a professional, legal, and globally competitive workforce.
This month, PT RNT Utama Indonesia made another significant milestone by sending dozens of crew members to international vessels. This departure not only marks a milestone in work but also symbolizes new hope for Indonesian youth to build a future through maritime channels.
List of Departing Ships
The ships to which the ABK will depart this time are:
- Fu Yuan Yu 8209
- Fu Yuan Yu 8225
- Fu Yuan Yu 8555
- Fu Yuan Yu 8557
- Fu Yuan Yu 8558
- Fu Yuan Yu 8511
- Lu Rong Yuan Yu 815
- Lu Rong Yuan Yu 113
- Fu Yuan Yu 8771
- Fu Yuan Yu 8896
- Fu Yuan Yu 8899
- Fu Yuan Yu 8769
- Fu Yuan Yu 8766
- Fu Yuan Yu 8767
- Fu Yuan Yu 8769
These vessels are part of a large fleet operating in international waters, particularly in global capture fisheries. The departure of crew members on these vessels marks the growing confidence of foreign partners in the quality of Indonesian crew members trained by PT RNT Utama Indonesia.
Selection Process and Preparation Before Departure
PT RNT Utama Indonesia ensures that every crew member who is dispatched has passed a series of strict stages.
- Administrative & Physical Selection
Prospective ABK are checked for official documents, physical condition, and health history. - Health & Psychological Tests
This test is important to ensure that the crew is fit, free from serious illnesses, and mentally prepared to face the challenges of working at sea. - Maritime Training & Education
Participants follow the Basic Safety Training (BST), Advance Fire Fighting (AFF), and Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (SCRB) programs as mandatory standards before boarding the ship. - Legal Filing
All documents such as passports, seaman’s books, work visas, and insurance are prepared completely according to Indonesian government regulations and international rules. - Pre-Departure Briefing
Before leaving, the crew members received briefings on workers’ rights, work ethics on multinational ships, and how to maintain personal safety during the contract.
With this stage, PT RNT Utama Indonesia confirms that every ABK who departs is a workforce that is physically, mentally, and administratively ready.
Expectations from the Board of Directors
The President Director of PT RNT Utama Indonesia, Mr. Riza Ghiyats Fakhri, said that this departure is a concrete proof of the company’s commitment to continue supporting Indonesian youth in achieving a better future.
“We don’t just provide labor, but also equip them with mental and physical readiness and complete legal documentation. We hope that the departing crew members can work safely and professionally, improving the lives of their families, while also bringing honor to the nation on the international stage,” he said.
Positive Impact for ABK and Families
Working on a foreign ship provides many tangible benefits, including:
- A decent income that is higher than local jobs.
- International experience that provides long-term career opportunities.
- The economic impact on families is significant, from education costs to home building.
- Opportunities to advance your career, starting from the position of ordinary crew to officer, bosun, even ship captain.
Not a few ABK alumni of PT RNT Utama Indonesia were able to open independent businesses after completing their contracts, thus contributing to the regional economy.
PT RNT Utama Indonesia: Maintaining the Trust of International Partners
The trust placed in PT RNT Utama Indonesia by fleets like Fu Yuan Yu and Lu Rong Yuan Yu demonstrates the company’s reputation as a trusted crew agency partner. This is inseparable from three core principles that it consistently upholds:
- Legality: the entire process is in accordance with Law No. 18 of 2017 concerning the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers.
- Professionalism: ABK are prepared through international standard training.
- Human resource quality: strict selection to ensure only the best workers are sent.
Conclusion
The departure of crew members to the Fu Yuan Yu and Lu Rong Yuan Yu vessels is clear evidence that the quality of Indonesian workers is recognized internationally. With the full support of PT RNT Utama Indonesia, the nation’s youth now have a legal, professional, and sustainable path to achieving their dreams through the international maritime industry.
PT RNT Utama Indonesia will continue to be committed to being a bridge between foreign ship partners and Indonesian maritime human resources, producing competent, healthy crew members who are ready to sail the world’s oceans.
