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Indonesia Flag Vessels

5,578 vessels registered under the Indonesia flag

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Indonesia Maritime Fleet Overview

Indonesia has 5,578 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Tug (387), Cargo (182), Tanker (108), Passenger (88) and Other (60). Track all Indonesia-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

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About the Indonesia Flag

Registry Authority

The Indonesian flag is administered by the Directorate General of Sea Transportation under the Ministry of Transportation. Indonesia has one of the world's largest national-flag fleets by ship count — over 10,000 vessels — driven primarily by domestic coastal trade requirements among the country's 17,000+ islands.

Why Ships Register in Indonesia

Indonesia's strict cabotage law (Presidential Instruction No. 5/2005) reserves all domestic seaborne trade — passenger, cargo, and offshore-support — for Indonesian-flagged, Indonesian-owned, and Indonesian-crewed ships. This single requirement explains the size of the flag and the dominance of small ferries, tugs, barges, and coastal tankers in the fleet.

Notable Operators

Pertamina International Shipping, Berlian Laju Tanker, Soechi Lines, Pelni (the state passenger-ship operator), Meratus Line, Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines, and a long tail of mid-size operators flag tonnage in Indonesia. The fleet includes a large share of tugs, barges, and coal-loading shuttle vessels.

Trade Routes

Indonesian-flagged ships dominate domestic inter-island trade between Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, and the eastern islands; coal shuttle services from Kalimantan mines to power stations and export terminals; and Pertamina's domestic crude and product distribution. Offshore-support ships serve the country's upstream oil and gas fields.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Indonesia flag?+
5,578 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Indonesia as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Tug (387), Cargo (182), Tanker (108), Passenger (88) and Other (60). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Indonesia flag?+
The Indonesia-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Tug (387), Cargo (182), Tanker (108), Passenger (88), Other (60). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Indonesia ship registry?+
The Indonesian flag is administered by the Directorate General of Sea Transportation under the Ministry of Transportation. Indonesia has one of the world's largest national-flag fleets by ship count — over 10,000 vessels — driven primarily by domestic coastal trade requirements among the country's 17,000+ islands.
Why do ships register under the Indonesia flag?+
Indonesia's strict cabotage law (Presidential Instruction No. 5/2005) reserves all domestic seaborne trade — passenger, cargo, and offshore-support — for Indonesian-flagged, Indonesian-owned, and Indonesian-crewed ships. This single requirement explains the size of the flag and the dominance of small ferries, tugs, barges, and coastal tankers in the fleet.
Where do Indonesia-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Indonesian-flagged ships dominate domestic inter-island trade between Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, and the eastern islands; coal shuttle services from Kalimantan mines to power stations and export terminals; and Pertamina's domestic crude and product distribution. Offshore-support ships serve the country's upstream oil and gas fields.
How can I track Indonesia-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Indonesia-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.