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Economic potential of RI's marine sector reaches US$1.33 trillion

The economic potential of Indonesia's marine sector can reach US$1.33 trillion, according to the Ministry of ...

UN adopts Indonesia-initiated resolution on protection of seafarers

The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution initiated by Indonesia on international cooperation to ...

Indonesia seeks unified fight by island states against COVID-19

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan urged island and archipelagic nations ...

Over 150 sailors working on 12 Chinese fishing vessels repatriated

At least 155 Indonesian seafarers and the bodies of two sailors who died while working on board Chinese fishing vessels ...

Indonesia, Australia strengthen cooperation in law, security

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD, and Australia’s ...

Ministers pin hopes in view of National Maritime Day

Several ministers, under the Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Ministry, expressed hope amid National ...

Fisheries Minister Prabowo highlights potential of shrimp cultivation

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Edhy Prabowo drew attention to the promising potential of shrimp cultivation ...

Nine Indonesian sailors working for Chinese vessels reach Jakarta

Nine Indonesian sailors, who reportedly endured inhumane treatment from their masters while working for several Chinese ...

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Indonesia demands China's accountability for boat abuse

The horrific news on three Indonesian sailors on board of two Chinese fishing vessels who died in December 2019 and ...

Need to probe Indonesian crew deaths on Chinese boats: watchdog

Human rights watchdog Migrant CARE said Indonesia needs to propose an investigation into alleged violations of ...

Indonesian minister holds meeting with IMO secretary general

Indonesian Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi held a meeting with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ...

Govt pushes creative thinking for boosting human resource capacity

Indonesian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Rizal Sukma reaffirmed the government's commitment to pushing creative ...

UK supports Indonesia's HRD in maritime sector

The United Kingdom Government is supporting the development of human resources (HR) in the maritime field through ...

Indonesia, UK to develop maritime human resources

The Indonesian government, through the Education and Culture Ministry, has agreed to cooperate with the United Kingdom ...

Transportation ministry encourages women to pursue maritime career

 Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has been encouraging women to pursue a career in the maritime ...