BRIN Indonesia Builds National Research Vessels for Deep-Sea Exploration

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Indonesia is currently in the process of building two national research vessels to strengthen the country’s deep-sea research fleet. These vessels are being constructed through an international tender process and will serve different purposes – one for open sea research up to 10,000 meters deep, and the other for coastal research in river estuaries, bays, and the continental shelf. The main research themes that will be covered by these vessels include marine geoscience, interaction between sea and atmosphere, biodiversity research, and seabed mapping.

BRIN Deputy for Development Policy, Mego Pinandito, highlighted the need for sophisticated research vessels to conduct deep-sea activities in Indonesia. Currently, BRIN has four active research vessels, but the new vessels will provide additional support for deep-sea research. The government is collaborating with business entities to manage and build a national research vessel fleet, with a focus on developing marine research and mapping marine areas in more detail. This collaboration opens up opportunities for funding research in the marine sector for all Indonesian researchers, universities, and industry partners.

The program initiated by BRIN aims to enhance deep-sea research capabilities in Indonesia by providing advanced research vessels for conducting various research themes related to marine geoscience, biodiversity, and seabed mapping. By collaborating with business entities, BRIN is able to develop a national research vessel fleet that will support the country’s deep-sea research activities. This initiative is open to the entire Indonesian research community, allowing scientists, universities, and industry partners to participate in marine research and contribute to the advancement of deep-sea exploration in Indonesia.

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