Mission & Vision
Optimal execution
We commit to an optimal execution of projects. We aim to put the right person in the right place.
Crewing Agency · Local & International
The right seafarer, in the right place — on time.
PT Bintang Kahuripan Samudera supplies qualified, fully screened Indonesian crew to shipowners and ship managers at home and abroad. From selection and contracts to payroll, insurance and long-term crew planning — we manage your crew safely and effectively.
MLC 2006 certified (RINA)
Licensed Ship Manning Agency (SIUKAK)
Est. 2017 · Jakarta, Indonesia
About Us
Experience that keeps your vessels crewed
PT Bintang Kahuripan Samudera (BKS Crewing Services) was established in Jakarta in May 2017 to serve the growing demand for crewing services. Today we supply crew to both the Indonesian and international markets — including 34 crew currently deployed abroad.
Our aim is simple: an optimal execution of every project, with the right person in the right place.
Founder
Captain Achmad Jauhari, MM
Founded PT Bintang Kahuripan Samudera in May 2017.
“In a business that is full of uncertainties like shipping, experience plays a great role in delivering satisfaction. And we dare say that we have the experience necessary to manage your ship and crew safely and effectively.”
Our journey
- MAY 2017
Establishment
Bintang Kahuripan Samudera started the journey to serve the growing demand for crewing services.
- 2017
Running projects
Serving big companies such as Adani Global and Winning Logistics Indonesia.
- 2017
Refinement
To provide 110 percent service to clients, we took all necessary action to ensure the smoothness of our services, including ISO & MLC certification.
- 2018
Expanding market
With the business running smoothly, Bintang Kahuripan Samudera spread its wings to reach bigger dreams — including MLC 2006 certification by RINA (issued 3 August 2018).
- TODAY
Local & international crewing
Supplying crew to the domestic market and abroad, with 34 crew currently deployed internationally.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
The right person in the right place
Everything we do is built around fast, honest and dependable crewing.
Core Value
Continuity
Our sourcing process is quick and efficient. As soon as a vacancy opens, we take action — our search for the crewmember with the required expertise and motivation starts that very same day.
Core Value
Openness & Transparency
Any difference of opinion, no matter what the subject is, is expressed and discussed. This keeps our working relationships authentic and honest.
Our Services
Complete crewing solutions for your fleet
We strive to understand your recruitment needs and choose the best methods to meet your requirements. Our collaborative attitude, experienced specialists and industry knowledge empower us to attain the best possible match between clients and candidates.
01Total Crew Management
End-to-end management of your crew — contract management, negotiation of terms, payrolling & insurance through to long-term crew planning and arrangements.
02Crew & Seafarers Selection & Recruitment
Quick sourcing, selection and interviewing. Every applicant passes a full screening of qualifications, experience and skills before being presented to you.
03Crew Education & Training
Education and training for crew, supporting the competence your vessels require.
04Food Provisions
Food provisions to keep your crew on board well supplied.
Our Strength
Quality control in every step of recruitment
All our applicants have to pass a full screening process to prove their qualifications, experience and skills before they are presented to the client. Only the best qualified candidates are carefully matched with open vacancies.
Our comprehensive service base ranges from:
- Selection & interviewing
- Contract management
- Negotiation of terms
- Payrolling & insurance
- Long-term crew planning & arrangements
Highly Competent Crew
Only fully screened, qualified candidates are matched with your vacancies.
Transparent Pricing
Clear, open terms — in line with our value of openness and transparency.
Professional & Reliable
MLC 2006 certified recruitment and placement, licensed by the Directorate General of Sea Transportation.
Fast & Right on Time
The search for your crewmember starts the very same day a vacancy opens.
Recruitment Process
From vacancy to vessel
A structured, quality-controlled process that delivers the best possible match between your vessel and our candidates.
Understand your needs
We learn your vessel, rank and recruitment requirements.
Same-day sourcing
As soon as the vacancy opens, our search starts that very same day.
Selection & interview
Candidates are selected and interviewed for expertise and motivation.
Full screening
Qualifications, experience and skills are verified before presentation.
Matching & presentation
Only the best qualified candidates are presented to you.
Contract & ongoing care
Contracts, terms, payroll, insurance and long-term crew planning.
2017
Established in Jakarta
34
Crew currently deployed internationally
13
Client companies served
MLC’06
Certified since 2018 (RINA)
Our Clients
Trusted by shipowners & ship managers
Ship management & crew supply to the following clients:
Berlitz Offshore Ltd
Aavishka Shipping Pvt Ltd
Certification & Licensing
Compliant, certified, licensed
Our seafarer recruitment and placement services meet international labour standards and Indonesian regulations.
ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006)
Title 1 – Standard A1.4, interpreted according to the RINA instruction “Maritime Labour Convention, 2006”.
- Certification body
- RINA
- Certificate no.
- 0118-MLC
- Scope
- Seafarers Recruitment and Placement Services
- Issued
- 03.08.2018
Ship Manning Agency License (SIUKAK)
Issued by the Directorate General of Sea Transportation, Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia, in accordance with Indonesian shipping law and the Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
- License no.
- SIUKAK 224.109 - R Tahun 2025
- Issued
- 11 June 2025, Jakarta
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ISO Certification
ISO certification obtained as part of our 2017 refinement programme. [ISO standard, certificate no., certification body & certificate image]
Our Team
Talk to our crewing specialists
For Seafarers
Build your career at sea with BKS
We place Indonesian seafarers with shipowners and ship managers in Indonesia and abroad. Send us your CV and certificates — when a matching vacancy opens, our crewing team will contact you.
- Local and international vacancies
- MLC 2006 certified recruitment & placement
- Open and transparent communication
Send your CV
Follow us on LinkedIn for vacancies
Email your CV, rank and certificates to crewing@bintangkahuripan.co.id
Contact
Request crew or ask us anything
Tell us about your vessel and crew requirements. Our team will respond promptly.