Ministry of Transportation
The Directorate General of Sea Transportation, for vessel registration, safety and manning.
Editorial standards
Our editorial standards and fact-checking
Our clients rely on us for accurate insight into phinisi construction, Indonesian maritime regulation and the luxury charter market. These are the standards behind every page.
Who we write for
Our content is created not for search engine algorithms, but for discerning investors, operators and maritime professionals — and an informed client is the best partner.
We do not accept payment for editorial mentions
Fact-checking and verification
No substantive page skips these steps
Every page passes a multi-stage verification process before publication — and stays under review after it.
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Drafted by a subject expert
Each page is drafted by a team member with direct expertise in the topic.
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Reviewed across disciplines
At least one expert from a different discipline reviews the draft for clarity and unintended inaccuracies.
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Checked against sources
Every claim, statistic and regulatory reference is checked against the primary source, linked where possible.
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Approved before publishing
A member of our senior leadership team gives final approval before a page goes live.
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Reviewed twice a year
Core pages are reviewed semi-annually, or sooner when significant regulatory changes occur.
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Corrected in the open
When we find an error we correct it promptly and transparently. Spotted one? Write to [email protected].
Research and sourcing
A strict hierarchy of sources
Legal and regulatory information comes from primary official sources; technical content from established industry bodies and first-hand experience.
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