2025 is a year full of opportunities for aspiring crew members (ABK) looking to develop their careers in the international maritime sector. PT RNT Utama Indonesia, a leading company in the placement of workers on foreign fishing vessels, has released its latest job demand update for Chinese-flagged vessels for the period July to October 2025.
The high demand for Peruvian squid and trawl vessels demonstrates the continued growth of international partners’ trust in the quality of Indonesian crew members, particularly PT RNT Utama Indonesia. With a legal and professional training, documentation, and departure system, PT RNT Utama Indonesia is paving the way for young Indonesians to work safely and securely on foreign vessels.
Demand for Crew Members Increases Sharply from Chinese Vessels
According to the latest data, more than 20 vessels will depart from July to October 2025, with a total requirement of hundreds of crew members. This request is not only for novice ABK (non-experience), but also experienced personnel, even for technical positions such as Second Officer, Head of Fish Processing, and Assistant Chef.
Several vessels, such as the LU RONG YUANG YU 277, RUNDA 602, and FU YUAN YU 7895, are estimated to depart in late July to August 2025, while larger vessels like the HONGPU 1, JINHAI 728, and NINGTAI 78 will depart between August and early September.
Interestingly, vessels like the Trawl, scheduled to depart in October 2025, require up to 200 crew members at a time, consisting of 40 experienced and 160 inexperienced. This presents a significant opportunity for new crew members who lack experience but are ready to be trained and work hard.
Analysis of Crew Needs for 2025, From Small Vessels to Large Fleets
Two official infographics released by PT RNT Utama Indonesia show that demand is divided into two dominant vessel types:
1. Peruvian Squid Fishing Vessels
The majority of vessels on the list are Peruvian Squid Fishing Vessels flying the Chinese flag. This type of vessel requires highly physically fit crew due to the intensive workload on the high seas. These vessels operate in international waters and typically have 1-2 year contracts.
The need is divided between experienced and inexperienced crew. For example:
- FU YUAN YU 7640: 1 EXP & 8 NON
- NINGTAI 78: 6 EXP
- HONGPU 779: 2 EXP & 6 NON
The main shortage noted is experienced crew, indicating that opportunities for senior crew are abundant this year.
2. Trawlers
Trawlers are emerging as part of a major project, scheduled to depart in October 2025. The XINRUN and another unnamed trawler offer significant opportunities due to the high demand for crew, including:
- 29 EXP Crew
- 15 local crew
- Second Officer, Head of Fish Processing, and Assistant Chef
Trawlers generally have a more complex work system, targeting large catches and larger vessels. Job opportunities on these vessels are also more stable and have the potential for faster advancement.
PT RNT Utama Indonesia: A Legal, Professional, and Transparent Placement Process
PT RNT Utama Indonesia not only records job requests but also acts as a placement partner for crew members, carrying out the entire process legally, in a structured manner, and with a focus on professionalism.
PT RNT Utama Indonesia’s placement process includes:
- Selection of prospective crew members
- Pre-departure training, including Basic Safety Training (BST), Survival, and Operational Procedures
- File preparation of legal documents, such as passports, seaman’s books, insurance, and work visas
- Departure coordination with overseas partners
- Initial post-departure support, including monitoring during the contract period
With this approach, PT RNT Utama Indonesia is trusted not only by overseas agencies but also by local communities, including youth organizations like GP Ansor, to channel local youth into professional crew members.
Crew Needs 2025: Anyone Can Start as Long as They’re Willing to Learn
One of the advantages of this demand data is that it opens up significant opportunities for novice/inexperienced crew members. Many ships accept crew members without previous seafaring experience, provided they:
- Have completed basic training
- Passed a health and mental health test
- Have the motivation and commitment to work hard at sea
This opens up opportunities for young people from humble backgrounds to build careers from scratch. Within a few years, crew members with no experience can move up to senior positions, even technicians or ship foremen.
PT RNT as a Strategic Partner: Trusted by International Vessels
The high demand from Chinese-flagged vessels demonstrates the high level of trust placed in PT RNT Utama Indonesia by international partners. This is due to the company’s reputation for:
- Providing work-ready and disciplined crew members
- Maintaining good relationships with shipping agencies
- Providing transparency in the process for crew members and their families
Many vessels return to PT RNT Utama Indonesia, demonstrating that the crew members selected and trained by PT RNT Utama Indonesia meet international standards and are proven to be capable of working professionally.
A Golden Year for Indonesian Crew Members
With more than 20 ships requiring hundreds of crew, 2025 will be a golden year for aspiring Indonesian crew members. Demand from ships large and small, with departures from weeks to months ahead, opens up significant opportunities for anyone looking to work at sea legally and professionally.
PT RNT Utama Indonesia serves as a safe and trusted bridge for channeling maritime workers abroad, with a system that upholds integrity, openness, and long-term empowerment.
For young people from the region who want to change their lives through the sea, or for organizations and institutions seeking to collaborate in channeling workers into the maritime sector, PT RNT Utama Indonesia is ready to be your best strategic partner.
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