- In an effort to enhance shipping safety and security, and to expedite the communication and handling of ships in distress, the Director General of Sea Transportation has issued Decree No. KP-DJPL 549 of 2024 ("KP-DJPL Decree 549/2024"), which came into effect on September 2, 2024.
- As detailed in the Appendix of KP-DJPL Decree 549/2024, the communication and reporting procedures for vessels in distress or emergencies within Indonesian waters include: 1) Notification of distress; 2) Receipt of information by VTS/SROP; 3) Management of distress or emergency information at the MCC; 4) The Director General may issue direct instructions to the harbormaster and the Technical Director of DJPL, and coordinate with POLAIRUD, TNI AL, KKP, and other relevant stakeholders to expedite the response; and 5) A flowchart outlining communication and reporting procedures in emergency situations.
- Additionally, it is important to note that the Director of Navigational Services is responsible for overseeing the technical implementation of the Director General’s decision. Should any errors be identified in the future, they will be corrected accordingly.
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