Samuel Butarbutar

Project Superintendent PT Samudra Marine Indonesia Shipyard

Assertive, helpful, talented, and dedicated are the principles that I live by until now. For almost three years in this field, I have handled several repair special projects, such as the repair project of FSO (Floating Storage Offloading), Boiler repair of FSO (Floating Storage Offloading), Main engine and propulsion adjustment, and 82000 DWT bulk carrier conversion. Together with a team and calculations that are mature and professional, all of these projects were completed and received an assessment of very good and satisfactory quality. One of my most memorable is the Floating Storage offloading repair project. A vessel with huge complicated specification project has made me successful in representing and delivering the vessel for operation. An enthusiast learner with over 2 years hands on submersible rig construction and offshore science activities. When I was a student, I strived to achieve knowledge in marine field through some competitions such as International Oil RIg Design Competition (ORDC RAISE UPN "v" Yogyakarta), International ORDC PIFAIR Universitas Trisakti, SMART COMPETITION PETROFEST UPN "V", I got some achievements of them . At the same time, I challenged myself to enter an innovative competition such as EDMAT 39 in University of Malaya and I got best performing, I joined Model United Nations Competition and chose United Nations Security Council to improve my English skill in negotiation and debate, I made it out of my comfort zone to learn what general engineering student learn. I was an organizational since I entered my campus and I succeed to develop an organisation as a chairman and manager in different field. when the 4th semester succeed to become an outstanding student of Diponegoro University . During college I also participated in leadership training until national level, Offshore design and construction class provided by Indonesian Offshore Study Student Association, United Nations Security Council Training provided by Indonesia Ministry and Foreign Affairs, Welding Inspector Level 1 certificate provide by INLASTEK Welding Institute that affiliated by German Welding Institure - Mannheimn. These Activities had developed my knowledge due to skill standard in the dynamic industry.

11 September 2024 - Main Congress Day 1

3:10 PM Compact Yards, Major Impact: How Local Shipyards are Powering the FPSO Revolution

PT Samudra, one of the largest dry docks in Indonesia, demonstrates exceptional efficiency in docking and undocking processes, completing tasks within 10-12 days, compared to the industry standard of close to 2 weeks. This capability showcases the reliability and effectiveness of local shipyards in both maintenance and construction endeavors. Notably, Bumi Armada's FPSO is among the companies collaborating with PT Samudra for vessel repairs, underscoring the confidence placed in local shipyards by industry leaders. 


  • Leveraging local shipyards and suppliers to expedite FPSO construction
  • Assessing the benefits of utilising local resources for accelerated project timelines 
  • Adhering to regulatory requirements related to local content and procurement 

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