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OSCT Indonesia Introduces New Director General, Affirms Commitment to Marine Environmental Protection

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT OSCT Indonesia strengthens its collaboration with the North Java Coastal Management Authority (BOPPJ) to protect the marine environment and enhance oil spill response readiness.
  • The company introduced its new Director General, Mayjen TNI (Purn) Kukuh Surya Sigit Sentosa, during a visit from BOPPJ officials.
  • OSCT Indonesia, a private national company specializing in oil spill response, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national preparedness through its expertise and services.

PT OSCT Indonesia has reinforced its collaboration with the North Java Coastal Management Authority (BOPPJ), focusing on marine environmental protection and improving readiness for sea pollution incidents. This strengthened partnership was highlighted during a visit by BOPPJ officials to PT OSCT Indonesia's headquarters on Friday, July 17, 2026.

The visit also served as the official introduction of the company's new Director General, Mayjen TNI (Purn) Kukuh Surya Sigit Sentosa. OSCT Indonesia, known as the Oil Spill Combat Team Indonesia, is a prominent private national firm dedicated to oil spill response, operating as one of Indonesia's largest private centers for such services.

This meeting aimed to bolster synergy in managing coastal areas and enhance preparedness for potential marine pollution. During the event, Mayjen TNI (Purn) Kukuh Surya Sigit Sentosa was formally presented to BOPPJ representatives and invited guests. PT OSCT Indonesia presented a souvenir to Suhajar Diantoro, the Deputy Head II of BOPPJ, as a token of appreciation for their visit.

"This visit is a positive step toward strengthening communication and collaboration between PT OSCT Indonesia and BOPPJ. We are committed to continuously supporting national preparedness efforts in combating marine pollution by leveraging our experience, capabilities, and services," stated Kukuh in a press release on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The event was attended by several high-ranking retired military and naval officers, including Laksda TNI (Purn) Bambang Naryono and Mayjen TNI (Purn) Susilo Adi Purwantoro. Following the introductions, guests toured the operational facilities at PT OSCT Indonesia's headquarters, where they received a briefing on the company's capabilities in providing Oil Spill Response Equipment (OSRE) and its operational coordination systems designed to manage potential pollution incidents in Indonesian waters. PT OSCT Indonesia reiterated its commitment to enhancing cooperation with government bodies, related agencies, and stakeholders to improve national readiness against marine pollution and support the preservation of Indonesia's coastal ecosystems and maritime environment.

This visit is a positive step toward strengthening communication and collaboration between PT OSCT Indonesia and BOPPJ. We are committed to continuously supporting national preparedness efforts in combating marine pollution by leveraging our experience, capabilities, and services.

โ€” Kukuh Surya Sigit SentosaSpeaking about the strengthened collaboration between PT OSCT Indonesia and BOPPJ during a visit to the company's headquarters.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.