#maritime affairs and fisheries

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Government extends use of trawls for fishermen

After imposing a ban on the use of trawls, the government announced on Wednesday that it will allow fishermen in ...

Government allows fishermen to use trawlers until year-end

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti said the government has finally decided to allow fishermen to ...

President vows to find solution to trawl ban

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has promised to seek a solution to the ban imposed on fishermen to use cantrang, or ...

Government continues to promote fish consumption program

The government of Indonesia, which is an island country rich in various fish resources, continues to promote its fish ...

MPR chief bestowed with Best Legislator Award 2017

Chairman of the Peoples Consultative Assembly (MPR) Zulkifli Hasan was bestowed with the Best Legislator Award 2017 ...

Indonesia to sue PTTEP eight years after Montara oil spill

Indonesia has decided to file a civil lawsuit against PTT Exploration and Production Company (PTTEP) Australasia in ...

Govt upholds human rights of Indonesians employed in fishing industry

The Indonesian government will continue to uphold the various aspects of human rights of those working in the countrys ...

Indonesian government to sue PTTEP Australasia over Montara oil spill

The Indonesian government will file a civil lawsuit against PTT Exploration and Production Company (PTTEP) Australasia ...

Jokowi receives S African president on state visit

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received South African President Jacob Gedleyehlekisa Zuma, who is on a ...

Indonesia allocates Rp1.5 billion for fish farming insurance

The Indonesian Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has allocated Rp1.5 billion (US$112,000) for fish farming ...

Indonesia, US strengthen sustainable development of fisheries sector

Indonesia and the US will strengthen regional cooperation to promote the maritime sector and sustainable fisheries in ...

Indonesia, US to cooperate for conservation of Indonesian marine habitats

Indonesia and the US will cooperate to realize a US$40 million program for the conservation of Indonesias marine ...

Minister Pandjaitan urges mass media players to realize maritime development

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Panjaitan has called on mass media players to realize the ...

Marine tourism aims at coastal communities` welfare: Minister

The development of marine tourism in Indonesia, with an active cooperation with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and ...

Marine tourism sector expected to contribute US$4 billion

The marine tourism sector is expected to contribute US$4 billion in 2019, or a four-fold increase from the present ...