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Submarine Cable Handling in Batam
As the demand for faster, more stable global connectivity grows, submarine cables continue to be the backbone of international communication networks. These high-capacity fiber optic cables transmit data across continents—forming the invisible infrastructure that powers everything from video calls to cloud services.
PT. Bisa Jasa Segara, operating under the name Batam Shipping Agency, was appointed as the local agent for MV. Bulker Bee 11, a Netherlands-flagged cargo vessel delivering a critical shipment of submarine cable to Batam. The cable cargo, measuring 1,157.5 kilometers and equipped with 11 repeater units, was commissioned by one of Indonesia’s largest telecommunications companies. The project aims to lay a new subsea connection between Batam Island and Java Island.
Personnel of PT. Bisa Jasa Segara at jetty watching the departure of MV. Bulker Bee 11.
About Submarine Cables
A submarine cable is a long fiber optic cable laid on the seabed between coastal stations to carry internet and telecommunication data. Each cable can transmit terabits of data per second and includes repeater units to boost the optical signal over long distances, ensuring seamless transmission across thousands of kilometers.
A dockworker carefully arranges submarine fiber optic cable inside the cable tank of Bentang Bahari ex. Sorta during loading/unloading operations in Batam. This high-precision task is part of a major subsea cable project connecting Batam and Java.
The Mission: Cable Cargo for National Connectivity
MV. Bulker Bee 11 arrived in Batam carrying 1,157.5 kilometers of cable to support this high-priority infrastructure project. The cargo was split for two destinations:
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1,108.5 kilometers of cable were designated for transfer to a cable laying vessel
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The remaining 49 kilometers were meant for onshore storage at a secure warehouse facility
A view of the remaining submarine cable neatly coiled in the cargo hold of MV. Bulker Bee 11, docked in Batam. Most of the cable has been successfully transferred to the cable laying vessel Bentang Bahari.
Our Role as Local Ship Agent
Batam Shipping Agency was entrusted with full agency responsibilities, ensuring smooth vessel operation and regulatory compliance, including:
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PKKA and Inward Clearance
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Crew visa and visitor immigration support
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Import permit for the cable cargo
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Cargo unloading and transfer permits
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Crew change logistics and accommodation
- Ship spares custom permits and delivery
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Bunker and food supply coordination
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Dahsuskim (ITAS Perairan) permits to avoid overstay during prolonged operations
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Coordination for underwater hull cleaning at anchorage
Crew member of MV. Bulker Bee 11 signs the delivery receipt for ship spares in Batam, as part of the custom clearance and delivery service handled by PT. Bisa Jasa Segara.
Ship-to-Ship and Ship-to-Port Cable Transfer
The unloading process was conducted in two operational phases:
Ship-to-Ship (STS) Operation
The bulk of the cable—1,108.5 kilometers—was transferred directly from MV. Bulker Bee 11 to the cable laying vessel Bentang Bahari in a double banking position at a special terminal in Batam. This ship-to-ship (STS) operation took 25 working days, requiring precise coordination to ensure safe and damage-free transfer.
Ship-to-Port (STP) Operation
The remaining 49 kilometers of cable were offloaded to shore and moved into a storage warehouse. This ship-to-port (STP) phase lasted approximately 3 working days, involving land logistics and special handling procedures to preserve the integrity of the high-value cargo.
MV. Bulker Bee 11 alongside cable laying vessel Bentang Bahari in a double banking position during ship-to-ship transfer of submarine cable in Batam.
Additional Support Services
Throughout the extended operation, Batam Shipping Agency also supported:
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Crew change with ground and immigration coordination
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Supply of fresh water, food, and marine gas oil (MGO)
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Underwater hull cleaning performed while the vessel waited at anchorage
Every aspect of this complex operation was executed in close coordination with port authorities, the cargo owner, KSOP Batam, the private terminal operator, customs, immigration, and local service vendors.
Seamless Stakeholder Coordination
This project demonstrated our ability to align with all key stakeholders, including:
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Telecom company (cargo owner)
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Port authority and KSOP
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Terminal operator for STS/STP activities
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Customs and immigration offices
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Ship’s master and crew
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Specialized vendors for supplies and technical services
Two personnel from PT. Bisa Jasa Segara (Batam Shipping Agency) monitor the ship-to-ship transfer of submarine cable between MV. Bulker Bee 11 and CLV Bentang Bahari in Batam.
The successful completion of this submarine cable handling project underscores Batam Shipping Agency’s expertise in ship agency services, maritime logistics, and complex marine coordination in Indonesian waters. We take pride in facilitating high-impact operations that contribute to national infrastructure and digital transformation.
If your company requires a trusted partner to support sensitive cargo such as submarine cables—or any vessel operation in Batam—PT. Bisa Jasa Segara is fully equipped to assist.
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Project Details
DATE
March 2025
CLIENT
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PROJECT TYPE
Agency Services for a delivery of Submarine Cable. Which involve Ship-to-Ship and Ship-to-Port Operation at two different ports.
CONTRACTOR
Batam Shipping Agency
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