Law Enforcement Against Foreign Vessels That Illegally Anchor to Maintain Indonesia's Maritime Security

The recognition of Indonesia as an archipelagic country by the international community provides a strong legal basis in an effort to uphold State Sovereignty in safeguarding Indonesian sea waters. When conducting sea security operations, the Indonesian Navy, one of the law enforcement entities at sea, frequently discovers violations against foreign ships that anchor illegally. This is particularly common in the waters of the North Bintan Riau archipelago, which is immediately adjacent to the Strait of Malacca. In consequence of this, maritime security is affected, and law enforcement institutions at sea require legal certainty in order to establish order and take decisive action against foreign ships that anchor illegally. Examining maritime law enforcement and legal clarity in relation to foreign ships anchoring in Indonesian waters is the aim of this study. This study implements a qualitative approach to descriptive analysis as its method. Qualitative methods are used to further evaluate data collected from reliable respondents. According to the study's findings, foreign ships that engage in illegal anchoring pose a serious threat to maritime security. As a result, the Navy and other law enforcement agencies may collaborate to enforce laws that the government has fixed, complementing one another and making it easier for agencies to carry out their respective duties and responsibilities in stopping and taking action against these ships.