Indonesian authorities have announced a comprehensive strengthening of protection and training for migrant fishers and fishing vessel crews across the entire migration cycle. The measures include implementing ASEAN Guidelines on the Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers, enhancing competency standards and certification, and improving labour inspection and social security coverage.
In the last day, Indonesia has publicly outlined new efforts to bolster protections for fishers and fishing vessel crews, particularly those working abroad as migrant workers. According to recent reports from Indonesian news agencies, the Ministry of Manpower is implementing ASEAN Guidelines on the Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers, which cover recruitment, pre‑departure preparation, work onboard, access to legal remedies, safe return and reintegration. At the same time, broader coverage of Indonesia’s cooperation with the International Labour Organization notes that the government is reinforcing implementation of ILO Convention No. 188 on Work in Fishing, with a strong focus on safety, working conditions and social security for crews.
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