Indonesia has ratified ILO Convention No. 188 and introduced new rules on fishing vessel crew management, tightening employment, safety and social protection standards for seafarers in the fishing sector.
According to national media reports, Indonesia has ratified International Labour Organization Convention No. 188 on work in fishing through Presidential Regulation No. 25/2026, setting new international standards for the working conditions of fishing vessel crews. The convention covers requirements for employment contracts, wages, medical examinations, onboard living conditions, occupational safety and health, rest periods and social security for crews engaged in fishing operations. Following ratification, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries issued Ministerial Regulation No. 4/2026 on the management of fishing vessel crews, establishing detailed rules for maritime employment agreements, insurance coverage, collective bargaining arrangements and procedures to resolve labour disputes.
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