About Captain Made Sutarya

Senior Phinisi Captain & Charter Curator — 18+ years in Indonesia tourism

Captain Made Sutarya is a Senior Phinisi Captain and Charter Curator with over two decades of experience navigating Indonesia’s archipelagic waters. His maritime career commenced following his graduation from the Politeknik Ilmu Pelayaran (PIP) Makassar, where he specialized in nautical science and ship management.

Credentials

Indonesia Maritime Authority Captain License (Class A)
Sail Indonesia certified phinisi master
STCW 2010 Maritime Safety certified
PADI Open Water Instructor (#28471)

Areas of Expertise

Phinisi yacht navigation
Komodo charter routes
Indonesian maritime law
Bali-Lombok sailing conditions

Affiliation

Captain Made Sutarya is a senior member of the Komodo Phinisi Tour editorial team, a division of PT Juara Holding Group. The Group operates Indonesia luxury tourism curation services across 56+ specialized properties covering Bali, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Sumba, Lombok, and Eastern Indonesia.

Editorial standards

All articles authored by Captain Made Sutarya on this site undergo PT Juara Holding Group editorial review: subject-matter accuracy verification, fact-check against primary sources, and quarterly content refresh. For corrections or fact verification, email bd@juaraholding.com.

Contact

Article queries, fact-verification, and editorial correspondence: bd@juaraholding.com / +62 811 3941 4563.