BMKG expands marine-forecasting cooperation with China

Jakarta — BMKG and China’s National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center are expanding cooperation in numerical ocean modelling, data exchange and strengthened early-warning systems, according to a report updated on 13 November 2026 about their 12 November workshop in Jakarta.

The cooperation follows a BMKG-NMEFC Joint Workshop on Marine Environmental Forecasting, Hazard and Mitigation held at BMKG headquarters on Thursday, 12 November 2026. BMKG, Indonesia’s meteorological, climatological and geophysical agency, said the forum addressed marine-environment forecasting and maritime-hazard mitigation.

The report said the two institutions exchanged knowledge and discussed practical steps to improve marine information services and early-warning systems. It did not announce a forecast for Komodo or a new local warning.

Four workshop priorities were listed: stronger marine-environment observation, operational high-resolution ocean modelling, improved forecasting capacity and greater resilience among coastal communities through the Tsunami Ready programme.

Why it matters to Komodo readers

The cooperation is relevant to maritime safety in eastern Indonesia because improved marine forecasting and warnings could support coastal communities and people using Indonesian waters. The report, however, described a broader international cooperation programme rather than a Komodo-specific measure.

BMKG said Indonesia and China face marine hazards including tsunamis, storm surges and changing marine conditions. BMKG operates tsunami early-warning services in the Indian Ocean region, while NMEFC operates the South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Center.

The report said the institutions expect to widen data and knowledge exchange, develop ocean-modelling technology and strengthen staff capacity. It also said the cooperation is intended to improve forecasting and warnings for maritime hazards, supporting coastal safety and marine activities.

Sources

• BMKG — Indonesian government meteorological, climatological and geophysical agency
• orbisweather.com