Bajau Indo Floating Dock Officially Installed in Selayar Islands Regency, Supporting Maritime and Aero-Maritime Connectivity in South Sulawesi

Selayar Islands Regency, South Sulawesi — Efforts to strengthen connectivity across the island regions of South Sulawesi continue to show significant progress. One concrete step has been realized through the installation of a high-quality floating dock in the Selayar Islands Regency, which is now officially installed and ready for use. The dock was built by Bajau Indo, a national provider of floating infrastructure solutions, entrusted by the South Sulawesi Provincial Government, specifically through the Selayar Islands Regency Transportation Agency.

As a strategic island region, Selayar needs maritime infrastructure that is reliable, adaptive, and sustainable. This floating dock answers the area's geographic challenges, which call for berthing facilities that are safe, flexible, and able to withstand local water conditions. Beyond serving vessels, the floating dock is also designed to be multi-functional, supporting amphibious aircraft (seaplane) operations that play an important role in speeding up inter-island mobility in South Sulawesi.

Built with High-Quality Materials

The floating dock installed in Selayar is built using the Pontoon Block Pod, a modular pontoon system with high buoyancy and optimal stability. This pontoon technology is specifically designed for long-term use in tropical waters, taking into account waves, tides, and daily operational loads.

The Pontoon Block Pod used by Bajau Indo is known for its structural strength and installation efficiency. The modular system allows fast and precise installation, while also making maintenance and future expansion easier. This makes the Selayar floating dock not only functional today but also ready to adapt to long-term needs.

Corrosion-Resistant Marine-Grade Aluminium Frame

For the superstructure, the dock uses a marine-grade aluminium frame, a material specifically designed for the marine environment. This type of aluminium is highly resistant to saltwater corrosion, making it an ideal choice for coastal and island infrastructure.

A marine-grade aluminium frame offers significant advantages over conventional materials in terms of service life, lighter weight, and low maintenance. With these characteristics, the Selayar floating dock is expected to operate optimally over the long term with better maintenance cost efficiency.

Durable and Safe WPC Decking

For the walking surface, the floating dock is fitted with WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) Decking. This material is known for its high resistance to extreme weather, humidity, and direct sunlight. WPC decking also provides a safe and comfortable surface for users, whether pedestrians, boat crews, or passengers.

The use of WPC decking reflects Bajau Indo's commitment to safety, comfort, and sustainability, as the material is highly durable without sacrificing aesthetics or function.

Supporting Vessel and Seaplane Connectivity

The main advantage of the floating dock in the Selayar Islands Regency lies in its multi-functional role. In addition to serving as a berthing facility for vessels, the dock is also designed to support seaplane operations. This facility opens new opportunities for aero-maritime transportation, particularly for connecting the islands of South Sulawesi more quickly and efficiently.

With a floating dock suited to amphibious aircraft operations, Selayar has the potential to become an important connectivity hub supporting tourism, logistics, and inter-island public services.

Pride in the Trust of the Regional Government

Bajau Indo expresses its pride and appreciation for the trust placed in it by the Government of South Sulawesi, particularly the Selayar Islands Regency Transportation Agency, for this strategic project. This trust is proof that floating dock solutions made by Indonesians can meet national maritime infrastructure needs to high quality standards.

“We are honored to contribute directly to the development of maritime infrastructure in the island regions. The Selayar floating dock embodies Bajau Indo's commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable floating solutions for Indonesia,” said a Bajau Indo representative.

Bajau Indo's Commitment to a Maritime Indonesia

As a manufacturer and provider of floating infrastructure, Bajau Indo remains committed to supporting the development of coastal and island regions in Indonesia. The Selayar floating dock project is part of the company's broader vision to strengthen maritime and aero-maritime connectivity, in line with the direction of national development.

With modular pontoon technology, high-quality materials, and an adaptive design approach, Bajau Indo is ready to be a strategic partner for government and the private sector in delivering floating infrastructure that brings real benefits to communities.

The installation of the floating dock in the Selayar Islands Regency is not just a project milestone, but also a symbol of collaboration between innovation, trust, and the spirit of building Indonesia from its island regions.