# PT PELNI high-speed craft fleet expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pt-pelni-high-speed-craft-fleet-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-27T06:36:22.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PELNI) has initiated an exploratory phase to expand its maritime transport services by issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding High-Speed Craft (HSC). The company is investigating market availability and potential acquisition methods, including time charter schemes.

The RFI focuses on two specific vessel categories: Type A catamaran-style passenger ships with a capacity of 300–500 passengers, and Type B monohull-style passenger ships with a capacity of 200–400 passengers. Both types are expected to maintain operational speeds of 20–30 knots.

Corporate Secretary Ditto Pappilanda noted that the RFI is intended to map business potential, vessel affordability, and provide a basis for future service development studies. The process is non-binding and does not constitute a formal procurement stage.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: PT PELNI seeks information on High-Speed Craft for fleet expansion

PT PELNI has launched a Request for Information (RFI) to explore leasing High-Speed Craft (HSC) to expand its maritime transport services in Indonesia.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pt-pelni-seeks-information-on-high-speed-craft-for-fleet-expansion

### 2026-09-25: PT PELNI issues RFI for High-Speed Craft to expand fleet

PT PELNI has launched a Request for Information to explore the availability of High-Speed Craft (HSC) for its maritime fleet expansion, targeting both catamaran and monohull passenger vessels.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pt-pelni-issues-rfi-for-high-speed-craft-to-expand-fleet

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