History

- - # 1989 # - -

Growing alongside his (Mr. Iskandar Bahar) family business, PT. Berjaya Bintang Samudera (BBS) was founded in 1989 by his Father - Mr. Muhammad Bahar.

PT. Berjaya Bintang Samudera - 1989 till present
Supplying skilled seafarers to Japanese fishing vessels around the world.
*+ One of the pioneer fishing recruitment Agent supplying skilled labors to Japanese fishing vessels around the world.
*+ One of 10 Companies Asiawide which has deployed over 27.000 Indonesian seamen (counted in 2013) to Japanese Fishing Vessels.
*+ The only Company to sign an agreement with the Japanese Government to create Training Programmes to educate Indonesian Seafarers to all kinds of Japanese Fishing Vessels.

In over 25 years in business, BBS has managed to send a lot of labor to many foreign countries.

- - # 1992 # - -

In 1992, our Director, Mr. Iskandar Bahar founded PT. Merdeka Sejahtera Bahari, to facilitate the demand for skilled seafarer of Cargo Reefer, General Cargo Ships, many South Korean Fisheries & Shipping Agent.

PT. Merdeka Sejahtera Bahari - 1992 till present

• Supplying skilled seafarer to
  • Cargo Reefer
  • General Cargo Ships
  • Many South Korean Fisheries

*+ One of the pioneer fishing recruitment Agent supplying skilled labors to South Korean fisheries industry.
*+ One of the only Companies in Indonesia to deploy over 3.800 Indonesian seamen (counted in 2013) to the South Korean Fishing Industry.

• Shipping Agent

- - # 2003 # - -

In 2003, Mr. Iskandar officially joined the Board of Directors of PT. Berjaya Bintang Samudera (BBS).

Both these companies that Mr. Iskandar currently manages has achieved the most amount of labors sent to their respective countries.

- - # 2013 # - -

With abundant experience in the recruitment industry, PT. Kandarra Indonesia was founded in 2013 with the sole purpose of supplying skilled labor to all types of Offshore Vessel activities for the Oil & Gas Industry worldwide. We realise that Kandarra is competing with other recruitment agents who are established, experienced and already have a long standing relationship and have gained the trust of their respective Principals. However, we will not be discouraged.

- - # 2014 # - -

In 2014 Kandarra have worked with ESNAAD, UAE. (ESNAAD was a wholly owned subsidiary of ADNOC. In late 2016, three ADNOC subsidiaries; ESNAAD, IRSHAD and ADNATCO was integrated into ADNOC Logistics & Services and are 100% fully owned by ADNOC).

Although we have cultivated good relations with our clients in Singapore, Malaysia, China, UAE and UK, the fall in global crude oil prices have caused a significant decline in the demand for offshore crew in the marine Industry worldwide. This has also negatively impacted our Clients' businesses. Some has suffered losses that have prompted them to close their branches in several countries and have resulted in consolidation in order to survive.

- - # 2018 # - -

In 2018 Kandarra hold an M.O.U with Swire Pacific Offshore, Singapore.

- - # 2020 # - -

In 2020, all entire world was confronted through one of a difficult phase of the human-life's history due to the corona virus - Covid19 pandemic outbreak that occurred for the first time and originated from Wuhan, China in December 2019 which infected nearly hundreds millions of people and millions of victims deaths from all over the world had an unprecedented impact on almost all business sectors.

In combating the spread of the virus, all governments were doing strict and necessary precautionary measures to ensure and protect the health of their nation's citizens and to limit the spread of the virus that has hit the world. Many countries were on lockdown, closing their borders. Travel restrictions were imposed in almost all countries, air flights have been suspended. Almost all office activities were restricted by governments, except for necessary daily needs. The majority of office operations imposed a Work From Home policy. This resulted in limited operating schedule and a severe impact on business performance as many countries continue to take all precautionary measures to confront this pandemic and limit its effects to overcome this critical stage.

This pandemic has caused tremendous suffering to many people around the globe. The impact has spread to reach the global economy, financial markets, trade, and global supply chains, hampering growth and development and reversing the gains accomplished in the previous years, including historic OPEC deals to reduce oil production April 2020.

This crisis will become a piece of history that proves man’s defiance in the face of this hardship humankind is experiencing.

• June 2020, assisting Gulf Marine Services, Abu Dhabi - UAE to support their fleet on Self Propelled Jack Up Barge / Self Elevating Support Vessels (SESVs). GMS is currently the largest operator of SESVs in the world and listed on the London Stock Exchange in March 2014.
• July 2020, assisting Armada Rig Builders, Singapore.
• August 2020, assisting Miclyn Express Offshore (MEO) Saudi region (Aramco & Khafji) to support their crew for Crew Boat vessel.

"Despite its harsh and bitter difficulties, indeed, with hardship will be an ease. Indeed, with hardship will be an ease."

- - # 2021 # - -

Although Covid-19 is still affecting many countries,

In March PT. Kandarra Indonesia signed an M.O.U with Petro Laut SDN BHD, Brunei Darussalam.

In April PT. Kandarra Indonesia won the tender and signed an M.O.U with Saipem Global Petroprojects Services AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland.

We thanks God (all praise and thanks are only for Allah) in all circumstances, by His blessing and favor, every good works will become perfect and accomplished.

- - # 2022 # - -

In 2022 PT. Kandarra Indonesia is trying to open up itself by expanding its network to supply skilled seafarers to Tankers, FPSOs, VLCC (Aframax), Gas Carriers (LNG, LPG), FSRU, Bulk Carriers, and Tugs.

We will always strive to do our best in this challenging moment. Remaining optimistic and always improving so we can continue to grow in order to provide our quality services for the needs of our clients. We strive towards a trusted and long-lasting working relationship with our Principals.