JURIDICAL ANALYSIS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DUTIES OF THE TRAFFIC, SEA TRANSPORTATION, AND PORT BUSINESS SECTIONS AT THE TANJUNGPINANG CLASS II PORT AUTHORITY AND HARBORMASTER OFFICE

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The role of the sea is vital as a unifier of the nation and the territory of Indonesia. Consequently, the government is obliged to govern in the field of law enforcement against the threat of violations of the use of water and to maintain and create safety and security of shipping. As an island country based on Law No. 17 of 1985 on the ratification of the archipelago (Archipelago State) by the United Nations Conference recognized by the international community, Indonesia has sovereignty over the entire Indonesian sea area. Marine problems in Indonesia almost every day become an endless conversation, so it is natural starting from the public or law enforcement officers in the field of shipping to talk about it. This is because many ship accidents result in the loss of life of the crew or passengers. The safety and security of shipping is the most important thing to avoid accidents at sea. To ensure the implementation of security and safety of shipping at sea, the Sea and Coast Guard Union (KPLP) was formed, which is directly responsible to the President. The duties, powers, and other matters relating to KPLP are regulated by Law No. 17 of 2008 on shipping. Based on Article 6 of Law Number 17 of 2008 concerning shipping, the types of transportation in the waters consist of sea transportation, river/lake transportation, and ferry transportation. Article 207, paragraph 1 of Law No. 17 of 2008 on shipping state that Harbormaster carries out the function of safety and security of Shipping which includes the implementation, supervision, and enforcement of laws in the field of transportation in waters, ports, and protection of the maritime environment in ports.

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