About Captain Made Sutarya — Senior Phinisi Captain & Charter Curator

About Captain Made Sutarya

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

Captain Made Sutarya is a distinguished Senior Phinisi Captain and Charter Curator, a pivotal figure in Indonesia’s luxury maritime tourism sector. His expertise encompasses intricate Phinisi yacht navigation, crafting bespoke Komodo charter routes, and a comprehensive understanding of Indonesian maritime law and Bali-Lombok sailing conditions.

A graduate of the Indonesian Merchant Marine Academy (STIP Jakarta) with a focus on nautical science, Captain Sutarya began his career navigating traditional cargo vessels across the Nusa Tenggara archipelago. He gained extensive practical experience mastering the complex currents of the Savu Sea and Makassar Strait. Transitioning to luxury charters over a decade ago, he was instrumental in pioneering safe and exclusive routes through the Komodo National Park, particularly around Rinca and Padar islands. He holds a Class I Master Mariner certification from the Directorate General of Sea Transportation and is a certified PADI Divemaster, often leading expeditions to renowned dive sites like Batu Bolong and Manta Point.

Captain Sutarya has personally overseen hundreds of successful voyages, ensuring adherence to the highest

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 Phinisi Luxury 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.