Horror at Sea: Brutal Exploitation and Modern Slavery Aboard the KM Maulana 23 Squid Fishing Vessel

The maritime industry, particularly the domestic commercial fishing sector in Indonesia, is once again facing intense scrutiny following the emergence of harrowing evidence detailing systemic abuse, torture, and forced labor…

Conflict Over Northern Papua Oil and Gas Seismic Surveys Escalates as Fishermen Protest Destruction of Traditional Fishing Grounds

The coastal communities of Northern Papua, particularly those residing along the shores of Jayapura, are currently embroiled in a high-stakes dispute with energy sector contractors over the implementation of seismic…

Resilience and Conservation Efforts Amidst High Seas and Destructive Fishing Practices in Maurongga Coastal Village

As the sun began to dip below the horizon on Monday, July 27, 2026, Imran Tabri stood on the shores of Maurongga, a coastal village in the Nangapanda District of…

Wawonii Residents Fight to Reclaim Marine Ecosystems Amid Destructive Fishing and Extractive Industrial Threats

The coastal residents of Wawonii Island in Southeast Sulawesi are locked in a persistent struggle to safeguard their marine and forest resources from an encroaching double threat: the rampant use…

Indonesia Ratifies ILO Convention 188 to Transform the Fishing Industry and Strengthen Worker Protections

Indonesia officially ratified the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention Number 188 concerning Work in Fishing (C-188) on May 1, 2026. This landmark decision, formalized through a Presidential Regulation signed by…