About DEP

PT Dipa Eralaut Pradana

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About DEP

PT Dipa Eralaut Pradana (DEP) is the organiser of FIN, bringing together experience in event production, a dive-industry network, underwater-media expertise, and a commitment to marine conservation.

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Founder Profiles

Co-Founder DEP

Dharmawan Sutanto

Dharmawan Sutanto is the founder of DXI, a dive, extreme-sports, and adventure exhibition established in 2007. His love of diving has led him to develop a range of initiatives supporting the Indonesian dive industry, including publishing SCUBA Diver Australasia Indonesia magazine and organising Miss SCUBA Indonesia and Putri Selam Indonesia. He remains involved with DXI as a consultant, contributing his experience and network to the growth of Indonesia’s dive and adventure industry.

Co-Founder DEP

Erwin Kodiat

Erwin Kodiat is a technology professional with expertise in cloud architecture, large-scale systems, and digital project development. An active diver and underwater photographer since the early 2000s, he also holds PADI and SSI instructor certifications. Erwin is the founder of Nudi Pixel, a globally recognised collection of nudibranch photography. He combines his technology expertise and diving experience to build digital platforms and communities for divers, photographers, and ocean enthusiasts.

Co-Founder DEP

Muljadi Pinneng

Pinneng is an award-winning Indonesian underwater photographer with more than 20 years of experience. Starting his career as an underwater photographer for Divemag, he developed his craft from the film era through to modern digital photography and is known as a pioneer of the narrow depth-of-field technique in underwater macro photography. He is also a co-founder of the Wet Traveler YouTube channel, where he uses photography, video, and education to introduce the diversity of Indonesia’s underwater life to the global dive community.