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In TICCS (Testing, Inspection, Certification, Classification and Statutory)

Empowering Maritime Safety and Industrial Excellence Since 1964

PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (BKI) is Indonesia's national classification society dedicated to strengthening maritime independence through unmatched integrity and technical expertise. For over six decades, we have provided trusted classification, statutory certification, and comprehensive TICCS services (Testing, Inspection, Certification, Classification, and Statutory) across maritime, energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Jakarta with regional networks and strong international collaborations, BKI ensures your assets comply with the highest global safety, reliability, and sustainability standards.

BKI marine surveyors on vessel deck overseeing sea trials and compliance inspection
BKI surveyor team inspecting ship hull alongside maritime terminal berth

Board of Directors

Company History

Founded by the Government

Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (BKI) was established as the only national classification society appointed by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to carry out the classification of Indonesian-flagged merchant vessels.

Historical archive photograph symbolizing the 1964 founding of Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia by the Government of Indonesia

Organizational Structure

PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (Persero) organizational structure chart from President Director across four directorates and divisions
Organizational hierarchy headed by the President Director (Direktur Utama), overseeing Institutional Affairs and Resources, Finance Risk Management and IT, Classification Business Operations (including Classification & Statutory Divisions and Nusantara Deputy Directorate), and Commercial Business Operations (CoE Energy, CoE Transport and Logistic, Digital TIC, and Commercial Branches).

Technical Committee

BKI Technical Committee structure diagram showing Chairman, Secretary, and four Sub-Committees covering Structure & Offshore, Survey, Services & Industry, and Machinery & Electrical
Technical Committee governance structure headed by Chairman and Secretary across Structure & Offshore, Survey, Services & Industry, and Machinery & Electrical Sub-Committees and their members.

The Technical Committee includes representatives from:

Regulatory Bodies, Universities, Industry Associations (including Shipowners, Shipyard, Insurance, and Ship Component Industries), Research Institutions, Professional Associations, Indonesia's largest shipowners and shipyard industries, Internal BKI personnel

Duties of the Technical Committee

Advisory & Insights

To provide input or recommendations on regulations and research based on practical application experience, market demand, and developments in the field of science and technology.

Regulatory Compliance Check

To conduct reviews and validation of regulations developed by BKI concerning ships, offshore structures, and regulations for industrial certification.

Research-Driven Updates

To review and provide recommendations on research findings that are used as input for the development of new regulations or amendments.