Expertise: Shipping & Logistics

SSEK Named Finalist for Nine Awards at ALB Indonesia Law Awards 2025

SSEK Law Firm has been recognized as a finalist in nine categories at the 2025 Asian Legal Business (ALB) Indonesia Law Awards, including Indonesia Law Firm of the Year and Indonesia Deal Firm of the Year. SSEK founding partner Ira A. Eddymurthy has also been shortlisted for Dealmaker of the Year, underscoring her market-leading reputation SSEK Named Finalist for Nine Awards at ALB Indonesia Law Awards 2025

SSEK Wins Seven Awards at the Asia Business Law Journal 2025 Indonesia Law Firm Awards

SSEK Law Firm is proud to have been recognized with seven awards at the Asia Business Law Journal  (ABLJ) 2025 Indonesia Law Firm Awards. SSEK received awards in the following categories:   Competition & Antitrust Compliance & Corporate Governance Data Compliance & Cybersecurity Inbound Investment Insurance & Reinsurance Labor & Employment Shipping & Maritime The SSEK Wins Seven Awards at the Asia Business Law Journal 2025 Indonesia Law Firm Awards

New Guidelines for MOT Reg. 7/2024 on Inspection & Certification of Indonesian-Flagged Vessels

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”). The core purpose of the new guidelines, contained in Decree No. KP-DJPL 365 of New Guidelines for MOT Reg. 7/2024 on Inspection & Certification of Indonesian-Flagged Vessels

Regulatory Update: Inspection and Certification of Indonesian-Flagged Pontoons and Barges Transporting Nickel Ore

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

Sailing with Certainty: Key Aspects of Seafarer Employment in Indonesia

As one of the world’s largest archipelagic nations, Indonesia relies heavily on its maritime workforce to support domestic and international shipping activities. To ensure clarity, legal protection, and fair working conditions for seafarers, the Seafarers Employment Agreement, or Perjanjian Kerja Laut (“PKL”), serves as a cornerstone of maritime labor regulation. This article explores key aspects Sailing with Certainty: Key Aspects of Seafarer Employment in Indonesia

Event Recap: Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore

On April 30, 2025, SSEK Law Firm and Withers KhattarWong hosted a hybrid seminar titled Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore. The event brought together experts to discuss the implications of recently announced or anticipated U.S. tariffs on businesses operating in Southeast Asia. Held at SSEK’s office in Jakarta and streamed Event Recap: Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore

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

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

Guide to Indonesia Shipping Law

SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka and senior associate Mutiara Kasih Ramadhani have contributed the Indonesia law and practice chapter to the Chambers Global Practice Guide: Shipping 2025. They provide the latest information for Indonesia on port state control, marine casualties and owners’ liability, cargo claims, maritime liens and ship arrests, passenger claims, ship-owners’ Guide to Indonesia Shipping Law

SSEK Law Firm – 17 Recommended Lawyers Across 11 Practice Areas in Legal 500 Asia Pacific

SSEK Law Firm had 17 lawyers named Recommended Lawyers across 11 practice areas in the 2025 Legal 500 Asia Pacific directory of leading law firms and lawyers in Indonesia. SSEK’s Recommended Lawyers are:   Ira A. Eddymurthy – Antitrust and Competition, Restructuring and Insolvency Rusmaini Lenggogeni – Corporate and M&A, Intellectual Property Fitriana Mahiddin – Projects SSEK Law Firm – 17 Recommended Lawyers Across 11 Practice Areas in Legal 500 Asia Pacific

SSEK Recognized as Leading Law Firm Across Practice Areas in 2025 Legal 500 Rankings for Indonesia

SSEK Law Firm is recognized as a Tier 1 firm in an impressive six practice areas in the 2025 Legal 500 Asia Pacific directory of leading law firms and lawyers, underlining SSEK’s position as one of the elite law firms in Indonesia. SSEK received a top-tier ranking for:   Corporate and M&A IT, Telecoms and SSEK Recognized as Leading Law Firm Across Practice Areas in 2025 Legal 500 Rankings for Indonesia