- The Indonesian Government recently issued a set of updated provisions on the continental shelf through the issuance of Law No. 16 of 2023 ("Law 16/2023"), which has been in force since 12 May 2023 and which simultaneously repeals and replaces the previous law which addressed this matter, specifically Law No. 1 of 1973.
- Law 16/2023 encompasses 59 articles and nine chapters, including: 1) Continental shelf limits; 2) Sovereignty rights and certain authorities relating to the continental shelf; 3) Activities at the continental shelf; 4) Protection of the marine environment; 5) Responsibilities and compensation; 6) Criminal sanctions.
- Said activities encompass: 1) Marine scientific research; 2) Exploration and/or exploitation of natural resources; and/or 3) Installation of underwater cables and/or pipelines in locations where marine scientific research can be carried out by business entities; and 4) Other activities in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
- Law 16/2023 determines various criminal sanctions which may be imposed upon parties who violate its provisions, including foreign parties that engage in marine scientific research without first securing the required permits, who can be subject to the imposition of fines of up to Rp. 4 billion.
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