Ecobiz.asia — Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has issued a new regulation revising the implementation rules for managing marine sedimentation, including the removal of provisions previously allowing the export of sea sand.
The regulation, Ministerial Regulation No. 6/2026, was signed by Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono on March 5, 2026. It represents the second amendment to Ministerial Regulation No. 33/2023 on the management of marine sedimentation products.
One of the key changes is the deletion of Article 25, which previously regulated the export of sea sand derived from sedimentation activities.
The policy adjustment follows the enactment of Government Regulation No. 31/2025, which revised Indonesia’s broader framework for managing marine sedimentation.
Under the new ministerial regulation, several provisions have been removed, including Articles 22, 24, 25 and 41. The removal of Article 25 has drawn particular attention as it previously served as the legal basis for sea sand exports.
The regulation also introduces revisions to several other provisions, including definitions and governance related to the management of marine sedimentation products, planning mechanisms for sediment removal, and verification and evaluation procedures for business permit applications related to the utilisation of sea sand.
Under the revised framework, the utilisation of marine sedimentation products is prioritised for domestic needs, particularly sea sand generated from sediment removal activities.
Ministerial Regulation No. 6/2026 took effect upon promulgation and now serves as the latest legal basis for the management, utilisation and control of marine sedimentation products in Indonesia’s marine areas. ***
