Indonesia’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has expanded its illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing oversight to include systematic checks on working conditions, safety and welfare of crews on fishing vessels. The move aims to curb exploitation of fishers and align practices with ILO Convention 188 on Work in Fishing.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) announced that supervision of IUU fishing will now cover not only vessel legality, documentation, fishing gear and catch reporting, but also the working and social conditions of crew members on board. Officials stressed that violations in the fisheries sector are frequently linked to labor issues, including neglect of safety and outright exploitation of crew, so inspections will specifically focus on ensuring decent work standards and the protection of fishers’ rights. According to national news agencies and regional business media, the policy discussion explicitly references ILO Convention 188 on Work in Fishing, which sets minimum standards for occupational safety and health, medical care and social security for workers in the sector.
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