Guide To Indonesia Shipping Law

Law and Practice

1. Maritime and Shipping Legislation and Regulation

1.1 Domestic Laws Establishing the Authorities of the Maritime and Shipping Courts

The Indonesian Maritime Court, or Mahkamah Pelayaran, is regulated under Law No 17 of 2008 regarding Shipping, as last amended by Law No 66 of 2024 (specifically, the "Third Amendment to the Shipping Law" and, collectively, the "Shipping Law"). The Shipping Law defines the Maritime Court as a panel of experts that is responsible to, and under, the Ministry of Transportation. The Maritime Court has the authority to conduct follow-up investigations into shipping accidents and to enforce a professional code of ethics and competence for ship Masters and officers after a preliminary examination by the harbour master.