Indonesian Shipping Law: Updates And Developments

There are a number of developments and current trends in Indonesian shipping law worthy of note.

Vessel registration

The Indonesian Shipping Law (Law No. 17 of 2008 regarding Shipping) states that an Indonesian vessel's legal status can only be valid if the vessel has already been registered in a jurisdiction.

To implement the provisions of the Indonesian Commercial Code ("ICC") and the Shipping Law, Minister of Transportation ("MOT") Regulation No. PM 39 of 2017 regarding the Registration and Nationality of Vessels ("MOT Reg 39/2017") states that vessel registration includes registration of: (i) ownership right; (ii) granting of mortgage; and (iii) other proprietary right, such as by way of bareboat charter and leasing. Vessel registration can be done with a Vessel Registrar, a government official appointed by the Director of the Directorate General of Sea Transportation ("DGST").