Maritime Compliance In Indonesia: How Port State Control Affects Shipping Operators

Under Article 218 of the Indonesian Shipping Law, a harbor master (syahbandar) has the authority to conduct seaworthiness and safety inspections of Indonesian-flagged ships, and of foreign-flagged ships at Indonesian ports. Harbor masters' powers also include the authority to inspect vessels and seek information for the purpose of gathering evidence in relation to marine casualties.

Minister of Transportation (MOT) Regulation No. PM 119 of 2017 regarding Foreign Ship Safety and Safety Check Officers (MOT Reg 119/2017) defines "port state control" as state supervision of the seaworthiness and safety of foreign ships entering ports to ensure the fulfilment of requirements implemented by harbor masters.