Field notes from the build desk
Survey & Compliance
Can a Foreign Yacht Use Commercial Shipyards in West Papua?
Foreign-flagged yachts can haul out and refit in the Sorong area. The constraints are import status, permits, agents and spares clearance — not technical capability.
Refit Planning & Cost
Biaya Galangan Kapal di Raja Ampat dan Sorong untuk Investor
Struktur biaya galangan di Sorong dan Raja Ampat untuk investor kapal wisata: tujuh komponen biaya, pemicu utama, siklus lima tahun, dan cara membandingkan penawaran.
Refit Planning & Cost
How Long Does a Full Liveaboard Refit Take in West Papua?
Realistic refit durations for liveaboards in Sorong and Raja Ampat, what actually sets the schedule, and the four decisions that shorten it.
Machinery & Systems
Checklist Perawatan Tahunan Kapal Wisata di Raja Ampat dan Sorong
Daftar periksa perawatan tahunan kapal wisata di Raja Ampat dan Sorong: lambung, mesin, kelistrikan, sistem selam, keselamatan, dan dokumen. Disusun per lokasi kerja.
Survey & Compliance
Planning Intermediate and Special Surveys in Eastern Indonesia
A step-by-step plan for intermediate and special surveys on passenger vessels in eastern Indonesia: timeline, opening-up scope, documents and defect close-out.
Hull & Structure
Hull Thickness Measurement and Steel Condition in West Papua Waters
How to plan and run an ultrasonic thickness measurement campaign in West Papua: grids, corrosion patterns, class cycles, and reading the results honestly.
Docking & Haul-Out
Do I Need Prior Booking for Haul Out in West Papua?
Yes — and here is how much notice you actually need for routine, survey and emergency haul-outs near Sorong, plus what to confirm before you commit a transit.
Docking & Haul-Out
How Long Does Antifouling Paint Last in Raja Ampat Waters?
Realistic antifouling intervals for vessels in Raja Ampat, why self-polishing systems underperform on liveaboards here, and how to extend the life of a scheme.
Docking & Haul-Out
Is There a Shipyard in Raja Ampat That Can Handle Liveaboards?
The direct answer on shipyard capability inside Raja Ampat: what can be done at island anchorages, what must go to Sorong, and how to shuttle a liveaboard efficiently.
Docking & Haul-Out
Where to Haul Out in Sorong
The realistic haul-out options around Sorong for liveaboards, yachts and workboats — how a marine railway works, what limits capacity, tide planning and lead times.
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