In order to implement the provisions of Article 64 of Law No. 18 of 2017 regarding the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers, the Indonesian government further regulates the mechanism for commercial and fishery vessel crews in Government Regulation No. 22 of 22 regarding the Placement and Protection of Migrant Commercial Vessel Crews and Migrant Fishing Vessel Crews (“GR 22/2022”).

This ARMA Update will discuss the development of regulations regarding the implementation of law enforcement in Indonesian territorial waters and provide a clear picture of the law enforcement mechanisms in the Archipelago Sea of Indonesia and the impact on the existence of other marine law enforcement agencies.