You probably have heard about the development project of Bali maritime tourism hub (BMTH) that almost reaches its final point. The idea of transforming Benoa Harbor into a super hub is meant to boost tourism. The government wants to improve the quality of national tourism while focusing on maritime tourism sector at the same time. So, how is the BMTH crucial for the overall tourism and economy of the country?
The Concept of Bali Maritime Tourism Hub
What’s the purpose of BMTH and its construction? And why should it be done in Benoa? You see, Benoa has become one of the most popular tourist objects in the island. It’s especially true for the maritime sector, where the place gets around 3,000 passengers from 100 call per year. It’s only logical that the government believes that constructing BMTH would increase its popularity, attracting more people from all over the world.
The government also believes that the hub would have a crucial role in the local economic system. That’s why they make it a pilot project, which will be an exemplary work (and also inspiration) for similar projects in the future. Government even plans on doing the same thing to other areas having the same promising potential, especially for cruise tourism.
Not only BMTH comes with tourism zone, but it will also have fishing zone, yacht terminal zone, bulk water zone, and crate zone. The government will build these zones gradually, so it won’t happen altogether in one time. Moreover, Benoa Harbor coexisting BMTH id believed to accommodate the needs of water transportation while supporting maritime tourism at once, especially in Benoa, Bali.
As a super hub, BMTH will be the perfect (and also the biggest) docking spot for the yachts – at least in Indonesia. The place currently can only accommodate yachts with 280 meters of length. But once the hub is constructed, it would be able to accommodate yachts up to 350 meters of length. Such a length is similar to those ships that can accommodate 6,000 passengers.
About Maritime Tourism in Bali
Bali already has its own maritime tourism currently, but it’s not as big and expansive as the BMTH project. You can find cruise travel in Bali, but so far, it focuses only on fast boats as the main transportation mode. With BMTH, cruise travel can be viewed as a memorable and one-of-a-kind experience, not merely a way to move from one place to another. Instead of focusing only functional aspect of sailing transportation, the government wants to make it experiential and unique.
The government views Benoa Harbor as a perfect spot because it is within the Butterfly Route, or a unique cruising route in Indonesia. In BMTH project, there would be Benoa Cruise Terminal, where bigger yachts can dock. Hopefully, it will grow and become Asia’s biggest docking area.
The Expected Plan and Growth
The government wants Benoa Cruise Terminal to become the center of their maritime tourism, especially in Bali. That’s why the further development includes yacht club, yacht marine, water sports facility, and also a theme park. Think of it as a maritime complex where you can find various types of entertainment and enjoyment in a spot.
To support the plan, it’s only reasonable that the government supports the crucial functional resources, so major cruise port can run smoothly and well. It means that there would be a direct access to LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) terminals, units for dry and wet berth, and also liquid cargo storage.
The Cruise Terminal won’t be the only one that becomes the center of the project. There would also be Bali Fish Market, an area that can benefit the local people and their businesses. This area can provide an access and also an opportunity for small, micro, and also medium businesses to run their business. It also means available opportunities and work for a lot of people.
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Business Opportunities
Does it mean that foreigners can participate in the project? It’s not a solid plan for now, but there is always an open slot of investors, including foreign investments. Any foreigners want to have a piece of the cake need to understand the legal requirements, and they definitely need to have the proper legal documents.
Conclusion
BMTH project seems promising, especially for future investment. But then again, you need to have all the legalities ready and prepared. If you are overwhelmed and you need assistance with the documentation, you can always ask for a help from E-Visa Bali. They are a legitimate service that can help you with the entire arrangement. Check them at . If you want to take part in Bali Maritime Tourism hub project, you can probably ask them too.
