Transportation Minister Replaces Director General of Sea Transportation, Citing Evaluation and Refreshment

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Transportation Minister (Menhub) Dudy Purwagandhi has replaced Muhammad Masyhud as Director General of Sea Transportation (Dirjen Hubla).

Acting Head of the Ministry of Transportation’s Public Communication and Information Bureau (BKIP), Farida Makhmudah, said the change is part of an organizational evaluation and refreshment.

"Yes (there is a replacement), the acting official has been appointed. This is not only for Dirjen Hubla but also for the Head of BPSDMP (who has been replaced)," Farida said in Jakarta on Friday.

For the time being, the position of Dirjen Hubla is held by Secretary of the Directorate General of Sea Transportation, Lollan Panjaitan, as acting official.

Farida explained that the leadership change within the Ministry of Transportation is intended to strengthen task execution, leadership, and supervisory systems, particularly in the Directorate General of Sea Transportation.

She added that this step also aims to enhance maritime safety and improve the effectiveness of supervision in the sea transportation sector.

"Leadership changes are part of the organization's needs to improve performance," Farida said.

BPSDMP Head Also Replaced

In addition to Dirjen Hubla, the Ministry also appointed an acting head for the Human Resources Development Agency for Transportation (BPSDMP).

The replacement at BPSDMP occurred after the previous official reached retirement age. The appointment of the acting head ensures continued task execution and organizational continuity.

Farida emphasized that transfers and leadership changes are part of routine managerial evaluations commonly conducted within government.

She clarified that the replacement does not indicate the success or failure of the previous officials.

"This is part of organizational refreshment and evaluation to strengthen task implementation," Farida said.

She added that strengthening leadership within Dirjen Hubla is expected to align the focus of the ranks and accelerate efforts to improve maritime safety and supervisory effectiveness.

According to Farida, this approach aligns with Minister Dudy Purwagandhi’s direction to prioritize safety as a key focus in national transportation management.

Therefore, the Ministry will continue to make improvements in regulatory, administrative, and operational supervision aspects on the ground.

With this leadership refreshment, the Ministry hopes maritime safety oversight and enhancements can be more effective, ultimately improving sea transportation services for the public.