Indonesia’s Port State Control (PSC) system ensures foreign ships comply with international maritime safety, security, and environmental standards. Governed by Law No. 17/2008 on Shipping (amended in 2024), the system empowers the Harbormaster and Port Authority to:

Inspect foreign vessels entering Indonesian ports.
Verify compliance with international conventions (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL).
Detain non-compliant ships until deficiencies are resolved.

Key Authorities:

Port State Control Officers (PSCOs): Conduct inspections under the Asia-Pacific PSC Manual and IMO Resolution A.1052(27).
Legal Basis: Inspections enforce compliance with 13 ratified international conventions

List of Ratified Conventions

Indonesia has ratified several key international conventions that underpin these inspections, including:

1976:
Convention on Load Lines 1966
Ratified by Presidential Decree No. 47 of 1976
- Establishes minimum safety standards for ship stability and freeboard.
1979:
COLREG Convention 1972
Ratified by Presidential Decree No. 50 of 1979
- Governs collision avoidance rules at sea.
1980:
SOLAS 1974
Ratified by Presidential Decree No. 65 of 1980
- Sets baseline safety requirements for ship construction, equipment, and operation.
1986:
MARPOL 73/78
Ratified by Presidential Decree No. 46 of 1986
- Prevents marine pollution from ships (oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage).
  f. STCW Convention 1978
  Ratified by Presidential Decree No. 60 of 1986
- Standardizes training, certification, and watchkeeping for seafarers.
1989:
Tonnage Measurement Convention 1969
Ratified by Presidential Decree No. 5 of 1989
- Provides uniform tonnage measurement rules for ships.
1999:
CLC Protocol 1992
Ratified by Presidential Decree No. 52 of 1999
- Updates liability limits for oil pollution damage.
2012:
MARPOL Annexes III-VI
Ratified by Presidential Regulation No. 29 of 2012
- Expands pollution controls to harmful substances, air emissions, and sewage.
2014:
CLC Bunker Convention 2001
Ratified by Presidential Regulation No. 65 of 2014
- Addresses liability for bunker oil spills.
  k. AFS Convention 2001
  Ratified by Presidential Regulation No. 66 of 2014
- Bans harmful anti-fouling systems on ships.
2015:
BWS Convention 2004
Ratified by Presidential Regulation No. 132 of 2015
- Regulates ballast water management to prevent invasive species.
2016:
Maritime Labour Convention 2006
Ratified by Law No. 15 of 2016
- Protects seafarers’ rights, including working conditions and welfare.
2022:
OPRC Convention 1990
Ratified by Presidential Regulation No. 76 of 2022
- Enhances preparedness and response to oil pollution emergencies.

Why This Matters

Understanding Indonesia’s PSC system is critical for:

Ship Operators: Avoid delays, fines, or detentions by adhering to regulations.
Environmental Protection: Ensure compliance with pollution prevention standards (e.g., MARPOL).
Crew Welfare: Meet labour standards under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006).

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