Reading the subsurface of Southeast Asia, one line at a time.
Nusantara Explorer (M) Sdn Bhd delivers marine, onshore and transition-zone seismic data acquisition for the oil & gas sector — built on safety, technical rigour, and deep regional relationships.
Built for the region we operate in.
Background
Nusantara Explorer is committed to delivering excellence in seismic data acquisition. Our team brings expertise across the entire oil & gas value chain — from upstream commercial development to on-the-ground operations — with a focus on safety, advanced technology, operational efficiency, and environmentally responsible work.
Key goals
We strive to provide high-quality seismic data acquisition that meets the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility, advancing seismic technologies across Southeast Asia and paving the way for new discoveries and sustainable growth in the region.
Acquisition capability across every environment.
From open water to dense onshore terrain, our service lines cover the full range of seismic data acquisition environments found across the region.
Marine seismic acquisition
Agency and commercial representation for 2D and 3D marine seismic acquisition, connecting international vessel operators and principals with survey opportunities across Malaysian and Indonesian waters.
- Survey design & tendering support
- Technical and commercial liaison
- Local content & regulatory facilitation
Onshore & transition zone
Land and transition-zone seismic data acquisition capability, built through partnerships with experienced international acquisition contractors for programmes across Sarawak, Sabah and beyond.
- 2D & 3D land seismic surveys
- Transition zone acquisition
- Remote & multi-terrain operations
Marine support & survey
Through our strategic partner network, we provide vessel chartering, positioning survey support, hydrographic and bathymetry survey services, and agency & logistics support for offshore operations.
- Support vessel chartering
- Hydrographic & bathymetry survey
- Marine agency & logistics
Regional knowledge, operational discipline.
Extensive knowledge and experience within the Asia Pacific region — Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Proven seismic vessel access with strong sovereign presence in local waters.
Competitive seismic acquisition rates without compromising on data quality.
High quality data sets, delivered through rigorous onboard and field QC.
Fast mobilisation across marine, onshore and transition zone programmes.
Safety as a first priority, in every operation, every day.
Vision & mission.
To be the global partner of choice for innovative seismic solutions through operational excellence and efficient technology application.
To deliver high-quality, accurate, timely and cost-effective seismic data acquisition services, with minimum harm to marine life and the environment.
All accidents are preventable.
Nusantara Explorer is committed to prioritizing the health, safety and security of every person involved in our operations, and the protection of the environment. We hold every employee and contractor accountable for their own health and safety, as well as for those they work with.
Board of Directors.
Decades of combined experience across the oil & gas value chain, from upstream exploration to marine operations.
Mohd Idris bin Talib
Over 30 years in Oil & Gas across upstream commercial development, unconventional energy, gas & power, and project management, including senior roles at PETRONAS and An Nur Marine Services.
Mohd Fadzil bin Abd Ghani
Three decades in oil & gas spanning PETRONAS Dagangan and PETRONAS Carigali, including upstream business development across Africa and the Asia Pacific.
Zabuddin Zawawi
Provides technical direction to guide survey design and operational strategy across the company's regional acquisition programmes.
Capt. Fazal Rabbi bin Abdul Aziz
Extensive experience in Dynamic Positioning operations and auditing, having served as DP Advisor, Senior DPO, and freelance DP Auditor across international vessels.
Khiril Muhyzam bin Mohd Isa
Career spanning HSE & Facilities leadership at Shearwater Product Center and Hurricane Geo Inspection Services, with close engagement with MITI and MIDA.
Nor Intan Ezreena binti Amir Hamzah
Over a decade in media and communications at TV3 Malaysia, now applying that expertise in public relations and client relations to the seismic industry.
On location: the Langkasuka seismic programme.
Robust One and Robust Three are chartered as support vessels for the Langkasuka Marine 3D seismic programme, escorting mother vessel PXGeo2 through the survey area from September 2025 to October 2026.
Robust Three, Penang Port — Butterworth, 12 September 2025
NESB management conducted an on-site visit to Robust Three ahead of mobilisation, inspecting deck equipment and vessel systems alongside the crew.
Supported by An Nur Group of Companies.
Founded in 2012, An Nur Group has grown into a diversified Malaysian-based service provider for the Oil & Gas industry, with eight subsidiary companies delivering integrated solutions across marine agency, vessel chartering, and offshore survey operations.
