Navigating Sea Transportation In Indonesia During COVID-19

The Indonesian Directorate General of Sea Transportation ("DGST"), at the Ministry of Transportation, has issued several circular letters aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. This article discusses measures taken in Indonesian ports, including terminals, as well as measures concerning ship crews.

Indonesian Ports and Terminals

During the early spread of COVID-19, and in response to Indonesian Director General of Disease Prevention and Control of the Ministry of Health the Circular Letter No. PM.04.02/III/43/2020 dated January 3, 2020, and International Maritime Organization Circular Letter No. 4204 dated January 31, 2020, the DGST issued Circular Letter No. 5 of 2020 regarding Anticipating Coronavirus Spread in Port Areas in Indonesia dated February 5, 2020 ("DGST CL 5/2020"). The DGST instructs all port operators to identify all ships arriving from abroad, including those in transit, especially from countries with COVID-19 cases. Port operators are also