<![CDATA[Indonesia, as an archipelagic state with vast marine areas, possesses significant fisheries resources but also faces serious challenges related to Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. Illegal fishing activities conducted by both domestic and foreign vessels threaten the sustainability of marine resources and cause substantial economic losses for the country and local fishers. To address this issue, the Indonesian government implemented a policy of sinking vessels involved in illegal fishing during the 2014–2019 period. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the ship-sinking policy in reducing the dynamics of IUU fishing activities in Indonesian waters. The research employs a qualitative approach using a library research method based on various secondary sources, including official government reports, publications from international organizations, and scientific journal articles. Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative techniques to identify trends in illegal fishing activities, the intensity of enforcement actions, and indications of deterrence effects resulting from the policy. The findings indicate that the ship-sinking policy contributed to reducing the activities of foreign illegal fishing vessels and strengthening law enforcement in the fisheries sector. Furthermore, the policy also has broader implications for improving national fisheries governance through the protection of local fishers, reduction of pressure on fishery resources, and strengthening of surveillance systems in Indonesian waters.]]>
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