Indonesia Is Becoming a Center of Excellence in the Fight Against Maritime Crime (indonesia.un.org)
As the Indonesian Coast Guard’s dinghy buzzed the fishing vessel’s starboard side, sea spray arced from the green glassy waters of the Singapore Strait. When the speedboat circled back to port, the team of fatigue-clad women and men onboard aimed their rifles across the fishing boat’s bow and shouted commands to her crew. One incongruous […]
Forced labour in Indonesia recognised on World Fisheries Day (https://www.humanrightsatsea.org/)
This World Fisheries Day (21 November) Human Rights at Sea highlights the prevalence of forced labour in the Indonesian fishing industry. The ILO’s 2025 report Understanding working conditions of fishers in Indonesia, based on a survey of fishers from 18 Indonesian ports, indicates that those subjected to forced labour often face hazardous conditions that make them fear […]
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries launched the National Action Plan for Small-Scale Fisheries Management, aiming for better welfare, food security, and stronger collaborative governance
Link https://en.antaranews.com/news/390053/indonesia-launches-action-plan-to-boost-small-scale-fisherieshttps://en.antaranews.com/news/390053/indonesia-launches-action-plan-to-boost-small-scale-fisheries The expert staff member of the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister, Hendra Yusran Siry, at the launch of the National Action Plan for Small-Scale Fisheries Management in Jakarta on Wednesday (November 5, 2025). ANTARA/Harianto Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries on Wednesday launched the National Action Plan for Small-Scale […]
GISLI Participates in Ministry’s Investment and Business Matching Forum, Highlighting New Opportunities in Indonesia’s Blue Economy
Gerakan Ingat Selamat Layar Indonesia (GISLI) took part in the Investment and Business Matching event held by the Directorate of Enterprise Empowerment, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, on 20 November 2025 in Jakarta. The forum gathered senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, domestic and international investors, business leaders, academics, and NGOs to strengthen collaboration in […]
Global Fishing Sector Commits to Landmark “Bali Declaration” for Safer, Fairer Seas
Sanur, Bali, Indonesia – November 13, 2025At the FISH Platform Asian Conference 2025, held at the Hyatt Regency Bali, international delegates from over 40 countries signed the historic Bali Declaration, committing to universal standards of health, safety, and decent work for all fishers, regardless of nationality, vessel type, or area of operation. The conference brought […]