Expertise: Shipping & Logistics

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”) of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has issued Decision No. KP-DJPL 358 of 2025 (“KP-DJPL 358/2025”). This regulation governs the inspection and certification requirements for Indonesian-flagged pontoons and … Regulatory Update: Inspection and Certification of Indonesian-Flagged Pontoons and Barges Transporting Nickel Ore

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. … Maritime Compliance in Indonesia: How Port State Control Affects Shipping Operators

The Director General of Sea Transportation (“DGST”) of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has reaffirmed the ship registration requirements for joint venture shipping companies with foreign ownership by virtue of the issuance of Circular Letter No. SE–DJPL 31 of 2024 dated August 19, 2024, regarding Supervision of the Implementation of Ship Registration Activities and Licensing … Director General of Sea Transportation Reaffirms Vessel Registration Requirements for Joint Venture Shipping Companies in Indonesia

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. Nevertheless, ship arrests are regulated by Law No. 17 of 2008 regarding Shipping, as amended by Law No. 6 of 2023 regarding the Stipulation of Government … Ship Arrests in Indonesia