THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST ILLEGAL FISHING IN THE INDONESIAN EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (ZEEI) NORTH NATUNA

Abstract

Illegal fishing is a serious threat to the sustainability of marine resources in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic
Zone (ZEEI), especially in the North Natuna region. This research aims to examine the regulations adopted by
the Indonesian Government, regarding state boundaries in the North Natuna region which intersect with the
sovereignty of other countries as well as the law enforcement process in the context of illegal fishing in the
Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone. The research method used is normative legal research in the form of library
research with a conceptual approach and a statutory approach. The data sources used are statutory regulations
and other literature related to the authority of the Indonesian Navy in enforcing the law regarding the crime of
illegal fishing in North Natuna. The research results found that the state must act wisely and appropriately to
ensure that its sovereign territory is maintained and protected from various kinds of potential disturbances that
threaten, in this case illegal fishing in North Natuna. In an effort to resolve the problem of illegal fishing in the
North Natuna Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (ZEEI), it is necessary to emphasize the diplomatic aspects
carried out by the Indonesian Navy towards countries whose territories intersect on international borders. The use
of the military as a last resort to protect the sovereign territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia,
in this case becomes a concept about how the Indonesian state respects the sovereignty of other countries.
Keywords: Illegal Fishing, Law Enforcement, TNI AL, North Natuna.