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About MDI

Design

Marina concept design and overall holistic system
World leading sustainable pontoon technology
Exclusive energy and water supply pedestals

Build

Technical drawings & construction supervision
Marina technology, local manufacturing & delivery
International and local Supply Chain Management

Operate

Marina Operation, Maintenance & Supervision
Yacht Services & Advanced Engineering
Customs, Immigration & Yacht Management

Partner

Legal Permits & Government Relations
Business Development, Real Estate & Investors
Award-winning Indonesian Ultra-Luxury Travel Operator

Together, we aim to make Indonesia a new premier yachting paradise

Vision

Become a World Class Marina Developer and Operator in Indonesia

Values

  • Passion
  • Care
  • Excellency
  • Partnership

Mission

  • Delivering world class and sustainable marinas to clients and all related stakeholders
  • Creating and operating high performing marina businesses with secured yacht occupancy
  • Providing full-scale, high-quality, and safe one-stop-solution services to the clients
  • Creating new destinations for high-end tourism
  • Bringing all our partners together into a high-level profile through our businesses
  • Establishing a Marina Sailing Trail throughout Indonesia, while promoting Indonesia's maritime culture

Key People

DESIGN

Dr. Eko D. Asmadi

MDI

Advisory Board Member 

Goverment & Policy

Two-star Navy general,

SOE Chairman in Agrinas Jaladri Nusantara

Portrait of Dr. Eng. Ir. I Wayan Kastawan, MDI

DESIGN

Dr. Eng. Ir. I Wayan Kastawan, S.T., M.A.

MDI

Advisory Board Member

Balinese architectural and spiritual leader

Portrait of Dian Kurniawati, MDI

DESIGN

Dian Kurniawati

MDI

Advisory Board Member 

Sustainibility & Waste Management

Award-winning sustainability & entrepreuner leader

Portrait of an MDI team member on the marina pontoon at Benoa, Bali

DESIGN

Ulf Backlund

MDI

Founder &

President Director

M.Sc., Sailor, Skipper License and 30+ years Executive Experience

DESIGN

Joseph Prabantara

MDI

Co-Founder & 

Chief Investment Officer

Entrepreneur and investor well connected in the marina business

DESIGN

Yohanes Pratondo

MDI

Operation Director & Government Relations

Marine Specialist, 34 years in commercial and operations

OPERATE

Alberto Magnani

MDI

Marina Operation, Maintenance & Supervision

Marina expert, part of managing teams in operating marinas with more than 1000 yachts for 14 years

OPERATE

Morten Bottcher

MDI

Yacht Services & Advanced Engineering

Ocean Sailor, Yacht Charterer & world-wide recognised Engineer

OPERATE

Raja M. L. Tobing

MDI

Project Manager, Waterfront Real Estate

25 years in luxury residential, hospitality and commercial development projects

OPERATE

Valen Vanessa

MDI

Project Coordinator

Civil engineering graduate, international experience working in Japan

OPERATE

Portrait of Elin Backlund, MDI

Elin Backlund

MDI

Executive Assistant

Executive support, BA (Hons) International Business

OPERATE