Legal Reform in the Maritime Sector: A Brief on Law Number 66 of 2024 on Third Amendment To Law Number 17 Of 2008 On Shipping

To modernize the country’s maritime legal framework, the Indonesian Government has enacted amendments to Law Number 17 of 2008, now embodied in Law Number 66 of 2024 on Shipping. These revisions mark a significant shift in national maritime policy, introducing enhanced measures for maritime surveillance, restructuring provisions on port administrators, and supporting the revitalization of the shipbuilding industry. One of the most notable updates includes clearer mechanisms on vessel arrest, aiming to ensure swift and effective enforcement of maritime claims. The amended law is expected to bring greater legal certainty and improve competitiveness in Indonesia’s shipping sector. Find out more our insights about this topic in our Legal Brief publication.

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