Indonesia is a signatory to the 1999 International Convention on Arrest of Ships, but has not ratified the convention into law, so it is not yet enforceable in Indonesia.

Indonesia's Director General of Sea Transportation (Direktur Jenderal Perhubungan Laut or "DJPL") has issued a regulation that eases the moratorium it placed...

We have received reports that the " EMERALD STAR ", a 2010 built bulk carrier flying the Hong Kong flag, has sunk. Eleven crew are still missing but some crew were rescued.

The Shipping Law further provides that a court order for a vessel arrest in a civil case relating to maritime claims may be issued without initiating civil court proceedings.

For several years, the laws in force in Indonesia have required that memoranda of understanding or agreements with any Indonesian entity or person shall be in Bahasa Indonesia, i.e. the Indonesian language.

As one of the world's largest archipelagic nations, Indonesia relies heavily on its maritime workforce to support domestic and international shipping activities.

The Minister of Transportation ("MoT") has issued a new regulation to establish the standardized framework for the issuance of Port Clearance (Surat Persetujuan Berlayar/"Port Clearance")...

With a major overhaul in sectors such as investment and employment, Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation ("Omnibus Law") does not make significant changes to shipping law in Indonesia.

Members of the BI Board of Governors Regulation No. 22/33/PADG/2020 dated December 1, 2020, regarding the Third Amendment of Members of the BI Board of Governors...

Cargo transportation involves the transfer of commodities from one location to another, serving as a vital component of the worldwide economy by enabling businesses...

Collisions between vessels and other objects, and liability for damages to vessels, people and goods on board are governed by the following laws, ...

Parties wishing to invest in PPP projects in Indonesia should take cognizance of the Indonesian PPP regulatory framework, which is governed primarily by three general categories of laws and regulations...

To implement the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes ("IMSBC") Code, including amendments concerning pontoons and self-propelled barges transporting nickel ore, the Director General of Sea Transportation ("DGST")...

Masalah mengenai pengakuan penjualan yudisial kapal oleh pengadilan asing telah dihadapi oleh industri pelayaran internasional dan oleh karena itu dibutuhkan pertimbangan dan solusi untuk hal tersebut.

On October 2, 2023, the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (the "MOMF") issued Regulation No. 31 of 2023 on Partnerships within the Marine and Fisheries Business Sector ("Regulation 31").

Pursuant to the 1999 International Convention on Arrest of Ships ("1999 Arrest Convention"), arrest is defined as any detention or restriction on removal of a ship by order of a Court...

At the recent Third United Nations Trade Forum in 2023, the UNCTAD Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno said...

Problems particularly concerning the recognition of the judicial sale of ships by a foreign court have been encountered by the international shipping industry and therefore calls for consideration...

In the event of a collision, grounding or other major casualty, what are the key provisions that will impact upon the liability and response of interested parties?...

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Shipping laws and regulations applicable in Indonesia.