Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Imposes Moratorium on Fishing Vessel Permits

Addressing Overcapacity at Muara Angke Port

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has officially announced a moratorium on new fishing vessel permits at Muara Angke Nusantara Fishing Port, effective January 2026. This decision comes as the port faces severe overcapacity issues, with 2,564 registered vessels currently operating from the facility ²

Current State of Muara Angke Port

The KKP's data reveals that while 2,564 vessels are registered at Muara Angke, many of these vessels are not actively engaged in unloading operations. Most ships only visit the port for administrative purposes or logistical replenishment. This has resulted in significant congestion, far exceeding the port's ideal capacity ²

Rationale Behind the Moratorium

According to Lotharia Latif, Director General of Capture Fisheries at KKP, this moratorium represents an emergency measure following coordination with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. The decision aims to address the critical overcapacity situation and restore order to the port's operations ¹

Implementation and Future Plans

The moratorium will be enforced starting January 2026, providing a much-needed breathing space for port authorities to reassess and reorganize operations. This temporary halt in new permits is expected to help manage the existing vessel population more effectively and potentially improve the overall efficiency of the port ¹