National Search and Rescue Agency

What National Search and Rescue Agency does

BASARNAS (Badan Nasional Pencarian dan Pertolonggan) is Indonesia's national search and rescue authority, operating under a statutory mandate as the sole coordinator and executor of SAR operations across the country. The agency delivers land, sea, and air rescue services covering maritime accidents, aviation incidents, natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, landslides), and specialized urban SAR, serving Indonesian citizens, residents, tourists, and government ministries. Service delivery is anchored by 30 regional Kantor Pencarian dan Pertolongan offices distributed across Indonesia's 34 provinces, with national coordination headquartered in Jakarta Pusat, and supported by digital infrastructure including the Rescue 115 Android application (Google Play), the IDRB Radio Beacon Registration System (idrb.basarnas.go.id), a QR-SAR system for emergency reporting, and 24-hour Quick Action TV Live broadcasting via YouTube.

The agency's revenue model is entirely non-commercial. BASARNAS is funded through the Indonesian State Budget (APBN), with no fees charged to end users. The TA 2026 final budget ceiling stands at Rp 1.455 trillion (approximately $91M USD), while the TA 2027 total budget need has been proposed at Rp 3.86 trillion against an indicative ceiling of Rp 1.25 trillion, creating a documented funding backlog of approximately Rp 2.6 trillion that is being escalated through DPR RI Commission V and Bappenas. Operational performance is measured in mission terms rather than commercial KPIs: as of May 2026, BASARNAS had executed 784 SAR operations handling 5,085 victims. The agency holds INSARAG classification for international deployment through its Tim INASAR team, positioning it as both a domestic public service and an instrument of international humanitarian diplomacy.

Name

National Search and Rescue Agency

Legal name

Badan Nasional Pencarian dan Pertolonggan

Website

https://basarnas.go.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

BASARNAS is Indonesia's national search and rescue agency, operating 30 regional offices across all 34 provinces to deliver free maritime, aviation, and disaster response services, funded entirely through the Indonesian state budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Search and Rescue Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281), Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

Search & Rescue (Urban/Water/Wilderness) Coordination (HLAJAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA)

Keywords

• Search and rescue services
• Emergency response operations
• Maritime aviation SAR
• Disaster response coordination
• Radio beacon registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Kemayoran

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation (APBN): As a government agency, BASARNAS is funded entirely through the Indonesian State Budget (APBN). Revenues are allocated annually through the national budgeting process and do not derive from commercial revenue streams. For TA 2026, the final budget ceiling is Rp 1.455 trillion. The proposed budget for TA 2027 is Rp 3.86 trillion total need, against a Rp 1.25 trillion indicative ceiling, representing a backlog of approximately Rp 2.6 trillion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BASARNAS is Indonesia's national search and rescue agency delivering 24/7 emergency SAR operations across land, sea, and air domains, covering maritime accidents, aviation incidents, and natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, landslides). The agency operates a network of 30 regional Kantor Pencarian dan Pertolongan offices across Indonesia's provinces, supported by the Rescue 115 mobile application, radio beacon registration portal (IDRB), QR-SAR system, and the internationally certified Tim INASAR team for overseas deployment. All services are provided free of charge to the public, funded entirely through the Indonesian State Budget (APBN).

Product overview

BASARNAS (Badan Nasional Pencarian dan Pertolongan) operates as Indonesia's national search and rescue agency, offering a digital service ecosystem centered on emergency SAR operations. The portfolio includes the RESCUE APPS mobile application (Rescue 115) for emergency reporting, web-based portals for Radio Beacon registration, Potential SAR registration, and public information services. The agency also maintains institutional systems including electronic procurement (LPSE), document management (PPID), and internal communication (Zimbra email). Core services encompass SAR operations, communication systems, and community capacity building through potential SAR development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Search and Rescue Operations (Maritime, Aviation, and Disaster) 24/7 search and rescue operations covering maritime accidents, aviation incidents, and natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, landslides) across Indonesia's land, sea, and air domains. Delivered through 30 regional SAR offices free of charge to the public. As of May 2026, 784 operations were executed and 5,085 victims were handled.

Quantifiable outcome

• 784 SAR operations executed and 5,085 victims handled as of May 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (Kementerian PKP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026BASARNAS conducted an audiensi with the Directorate General of Settlement Areas, Ministry of PKP, to propose the construction of rusunara (state apartment housing) and official residences for BASARNAS personnel. The Ministry of PKP expressed commitment to explore support schemes for housing programs that would improve personnel welfare and operational readiness.
• DPR RI Commission V (Komisi V DPR RI)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026Komisi V DPR RI, as the parliamentary commission overseeing public works, transportation, housing, and disaster management, provides legislative oversight and budget approval for BASARNAS. The commission has approved supplementary budget proposals for strengthening SAR services and is a key institutional partner for policy and funding support.
• UN-OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026BASARNAS and UN-OCHA signed an agreement to strengthen international humanitarian cooperation and INSARAG capacity development. The partnership supports BASARNAS's Tim INASAR in preparing for international disaster response missions and maintaining INSARAG external classification standards.
• PT Artha Bravo KreasindominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026BASARNAS signed a PKS (Perjanjian Kerja Sama) with PT Artha Bravo Kreasindo and PT Samson Tiara covering the organization of the Indonesia International Search and Rescue Exhibition, Forum, and Challenge 2026, as well as SAR human resource competency development.
• PT Samson TiaraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026BASARNAS signed a PKS (Perjanjian Kerja Sama) with PT Artha Bravo Kreasindo and PT Samson Tiara covering the organization of the Indonesia International Search and Rescue Exhibition, Forum, and Challenge 2026, as well as SAR human resource competency development.
• Ministry of National Development Planning / BappenascoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 May 2026The Vice Minister of PPN/Bappenas visited BASARNAS and committed to supporting BASARNAS as a strategic national capability through long-term planning, infrastructure strengthening, and sustainable funding schemes. This partnership addresses BASARNAS's institutional development as a strategic capability.
• Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (Kementerian ESDM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025A Nota Kesepahaman (MoU) was signed between BASARNAS and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources for synergy in search and rescue operations and energy and mineral resources sector coordination.
• Perum LPPNI (Lembaga Penyelenggara Pelayanan Navigasi Penerbangan Indonesia / AirNav Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2025A Letter of Operational Coordination Agreement was signed between Perum LPPNI and BASARNAS for Alerting Services, establishing coordination procedures for aviation-related search and rescue operations.
• Aeroscue Raksa DirgantaracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025A Nota Kesepahaman (MoU) was signed between BASARNAS and Aeroscue Raksa Dirgantara for the joint delivery of search and rescue services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA): UK government agency coordinating maritime search and rescue, including HM Coastguard operations around the British Isles. Comparable to BASARNAS in operating a national SAR coordination authority with maritime, aviation, and land response capabilities under government mandate.
• Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA): Australia's national maritime and aviation SAR authority, operating AMSA-led Joint Rescue Coordination Centres and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Comparable to BASARNAS as a national government SAR coordinator covering the Australia/Search and Rescue Region with international classified response teams.
• Japan Coast Guard (JCG): Japan's national maritime safety and SAR agency operating regional coast guard headquarters. Comparable to BASARNAS in providing maritime, aviation disaster response, and emergency coordination across an island/archipelago nation with high disaster exposure.
• U.S. Coast Guard: U.S. federal maritime security, law enforcement, and SAR agency operating under the Department of Homeland Security. Comparable to BASARNAS in delivering national maritime SAR, aviation SAR, and emergency response, with international classified team capability via the National Strike Force.

Regional players

• Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF): Singapore's lead agency for firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services. Comparable to BASARNAS in delivering emergency response coordination under a unified government mandate, though smaller and more urban-focused in scope.
• Philippine Coast Guard (PCG): Philippine national SAR coordinator under the Department of Transportation. Directly comparable to BASARNAS as a regional Southeast Asian archipelago nation with similar SAR mandate, island geography challenges, and regional SAR coordination responsibilities.
• Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA / APMM): Malaysia's lead maritime agency for search and rescue including the Malaysian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC). Comparable to BASARNAS in maritime SAR coordination, regional ASEAN collaboration, and government-funded operations in Southeast Asia.
• Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC): Vietnam's national maritime SAR coordination authority operating under the Ministry of Transport. Comparable as a national SAR authority in a Southeast Asian coastal nation with similar ASEAN regional coordination, maritime distress response responsibilities, and government-funded operations.

Emerging players

• Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI): UK volunteer-based maritime SAR charity providing lifeboat rescue services. Adjacent comparable to BASARNAS in maritime rescue operations and volunteer-driven SAR capacity building, though structured as a non-governmental charity rather than government agency.
• Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung / German Maritime SAR (DGzRS): Germany's maritime SAR organization operating rescue cruisers and coordination centers in the North and Baltic Seas. Comparable to BASARNAS in maritime rescue operations with international classified response standards and government-supported coordination framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BASARNASOFFICIAL
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DEut1ebTZIA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading
• TikToktiktok.com/@basarnasofficial
• Xx.com/SAR_NASIONAL
• Facebookfacebook.com/National-Search-And-Rescue-Agency-Republic-Of-Indonesia-100067077174932
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/basarnas

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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