Indonesia: Marine/ Shipping

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").

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")...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Expatriates who have other specific and urgent reasons based on the recommendation from the relevant ministry/government institution.