Jakarta, IO – PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo), Indonesia’s state-owned port operation company, participated in the Sail Teluk Cenderawasih Indonesia Maritime Expo and Forum (SIMEF) 2023, in Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province, at the end of November 2023. The exhibition showcased Indonesia’s maritime potential, research and technology, tourism, strategic industries and trade.
At the event, Pelindo featured a micro and small enterprise (MSE), UMK Kerang Mutiara, with a display of unique accessories from Biak, Papua. These were crafted from shells, into accessories such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings and authentic Papuan noken warmas ornaments.
SIMEF 2023 was held outdoors for four days. “The exhibition aligns with the goal of making Indonesia the world’s maritime center. Since the beginning, Pelindo, as a state-owned company and the largest port manager in Indonesia, has supported this effort,” said Febrianto Zenny Sulistyo, the Department Head of Pelindo’s Social and Environmental Responsibility Program in Jakarta, on Wednesday (Nov 29).
The Sail Teluk Cenderawasih Expo 2023 displayed a variety of exclusive regional products, particularly from the marine and fisheries sector, that have competitive value, both domestically and globally. The expo also aimed to support the development of Papua, especially in the tourism sector.
“One of the objectives of Sail Teluk Cenderawasih is to improve sailing routes in Indonesian waters and develop Papua as a world tourist destination. Pelindo, which also operates in Papua, is concerned with developing local tourism potential, which will ultimately improve the quality of life of the Papuan people,” said Febrianto.
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Pelindo brought exceptional MSEs to the Exhibition, to introduce them to the public. The event committee also held digital training for MSEs, in the effort to help them upscale their skills.
Various local Papuan delicacies were sold around the venue, such as papeda (a type of congee made from sago starch), sate ulat sagu (sago grub satay), ikan bungkus (wrapped fish) and other traditional Papuan food, served in a unique display. (des/ast)