Indonesia Seizes 255 Vessels for Illegal Fishing in 2025 and Intensifies Maritime Surveillance
INDONESIA Friday, November 07, 2025, 06:00 (GMT + 9)
KKP Prevents $47 Million in Potential Losses and Warns of Legal Consequences in Key Areas like Natuna and Sulawesi BATAM — The Indonesian government has intensified its efforts against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) announcing the seizure of 255 boats across the archipelago's waters between January and November 2025. The Director General of Marine and Fisheries Resources Monitoring for the KKP, Pung Nugroho Saksono (known as Ipunk), revealed the figure in Batam, Riau Islands Province, emphasizing the government's commitment to protecting its maritime sovereignty and resources. Director General of Marine and Fisheries Resources Supervision of the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry Pung Nugroho Saksono delivers press statements regarding measures against illegal fishing in Batam, ... FULL STORY