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

Indonesia has not ratified the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks of 2007. Law No. 17 of 2008 regarding Shipping (the "Shipping Law"), ...

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...

The Indonesian Shipping Law provides that a vessel may be arrested by the harbormaster at the relevant port, based on a written court order that is issued if the vessel is involved in a criminal or...

The Director General of Sea Transportation ("DGST") of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has reaffirmed the ship registration requirements for joint venture shipping companies...

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.

Indonesia's Directorate General of Sea Transportation has issued new guidelines to support the implementation of Minister of Transportation Regulation No. PM 7 of 2024 concerning the Harmonization of Inspection and Certification Systems for Indonesian-Flagged Vessels ("MOT Reg. 7/2024") ("DGST Decree 365/2025").

Following the enactment of the Omnibus Law (Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation) on November 2, 2020, the Government of Indonesia issued various implementing government regulations to regulate a wide array of sectors...

(23 November 2020) Indonesian President Joko Widodo recently signed Law No. 11 of 2020 on Jobs Creation (the "Omnibus Law"). The stated aim of the Omnibus Law is to bolster investment...

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been at the forefront of ensuring that maritime activities are conducted within a framework that minimizes environmental impact.

Maritime claims are already regulated in Indonesia under Law No. 17 of 2008 regarding Shipping (the "Shipping Law").

Those involved in the export of unprocessed mineral ores from Indonesia will be aware of the huge amount of cargo that has been shipped in recent years.

With regard to liability in a collision, the Indonesian Commercial Code ("ICC"), which was enacted in the 19th century, provides that...

Indonesian recently passed the third amendment to Law No. 17 of 2008 on Shipping on 28 October 2024 through Law No. 66 of 2024 on Third Amendment to Shipping Law (herein referred to as "Shipping Law").

Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Asia-Pasific Region, known as the Tokyo MoU, was concluded in December 1993 at its final preparatory meeting in Tokyo.

The new regulations will impact on all companies operating in Indonesia, including shipping and ports services companies.

The Indonesian Maritime Court, or Mahkamah Pelayaran, is regulated under Law No 17 of 2008 regarding Shipping, as amended by Law No 11 of 2020 regarding Job Creation...

In order to support responsible fisheries management, the Government requires anyone who conducts operations in the State Fisheries Management Area of the Republic of Indonesia ...

Under Indonesian law, private entities can apply for a license to construct, operate and manage a dedicated or "special" sea terminal ("Special Terminal")...

The third amendment to Indonesia's Shipping Law, through Law No. 66 of 2024 regarding the Third Amendment to Law No. 7 of 2008 on Shipping ("Third Amendment")...