Maritime Environmental Control from the Perspective of the Shipping Law of 2008 and Environmental Protection

Abstract

Maritime environmental management is a crucial aspect in achieving sustainable marine development in Indonesia. Shipping activities and other maritime operations have a significant potential to cause marine pollution, which can threaten ecosystems and the sustainability of natural resources. This article aims to analyze the regulatory framework for maritime environmental management based on Law Number 17 of 2008 concerning Shipping and Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management. The research method employed is normative juridical with a legislative and conceptual approach. The study finds that both laws are interconnected in regulating legal responsibility for marine pollution; however, there are still overlapping norms and weaknesses in implementation, particularly regarding law enforcement and inter-agency coordination. Therefore, regulatory harmonization and institutional strengthening are necessary to enhance the effectiveness of maritime environmental management in Indonesia.