Indonesia is vital to global trade due to its strategic location along major shipping routes, its rich seafaring tradition and its position as a key provider of seafarers from its youthful labor force. But meeting international standards and securing opportunities are ongoing challenges. Specializing in crew management and training, MCS Internasional addresses this gap, strengthening Indonesia’s maritime industry and its role as a workforce hub.
Founded in 2012, MCSI is an integral part of the Humpuss Group, operating as a subsidiary of PT Humpuss Maritim Internasional Tbk. to ensure Indonesian seafarers meet global shipping demands. MCSI has also strengthened its international presence, notably in Japan, through a partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines formalized in April 2024. This builds on the Humpuss Group’s three-decade relationship with the global shipping company based in Tokyo’s Minato Ward.
“Our partnership with MOL is dedicated to managing LNG (liquefied natural gas) carriers’ seafarers under a joint venture scheme of collaboration,” MCSI Director Johan Novitrian said.
Moreover, with Japan facing an aging workforce and labor shortages, MCSI sees a chance to step up.
“This is a major opportunity for us. According to data from 2021, 14 sectors in Japan were in need of manpower, yet Indonesia was providing less than 1% of the required workforce,” Novitrian said.
MCSI has received several awards from MOL. In 2024, MCSI — through the joint venture McMOL — was honored with the Excellence In-House Manning Award. “This is the first time we’ve received this award, thanks to our zero accident achievement in 2024,” Novitrian said.
Beyond operational achievements, MCSI is committed to sustainability and digital transformation toward efficiency and environmental responsibility.
“We’re continuously working to digitalize our processes through a paperless mandate while also reducing unnecessary electricity consumption, aligning with our goal of creating a healthy, safe and inclusive work environment,” Novitrian said.
As it expands, MCSI is preparing Indonesia’s workforce for the growing demand for LNG vessels. “We have 12 Indonesian maritime schools under the government and many more under private institutions,” he said. “We’re asking them to support us in producing more Indonesian seafarers for LNG vessels.”
Novitrian likewise underscored the role of teamwork and trust in meeting the labor demands of the maritime industry: “I do believe in teamwork — a group of people are not only those who work together, but trust each other. When there is trust, the business just flows.”
Trust has been at the core of the philosophy guiding both MCSI and the HUMI Group, exemplified by their long-standing relationship with MOL. As the maritime industry evolves, MCSI proves that expertise, innovation and trust are the key ingredients to lasting success.
