Batam Shipyard Offshore and Offshore Association (BSOA), was established on 7 August 1997 as a non-profit organization by shipyards companies which became a pioneer of the growth in shipbuilding and offshore industries in Batam island. The founders companies of this association are PT. Nanindah Mutiara Shipyard, PT. Palma Progress Shipyard and PT. Bandar Victory Shipyard.

BSOA was established with the abiding objective as government partners to participate in developing business world especially in shipbuilding and offshore, as well as cooperate with the Government and other organizations to realize the equitable and prosperous societies.

BSOA works to enhance cooperation among its member companies and to promote their common interests and the  mission is to represent shipyard industry and offshore industry in Indonesia especially in Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands, and makes shipbuilding and offshore industries in Batam become a leader and barometer in the world of marine industry