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SIPI, SIKPI & SIUP Permit Services for Fishing Vessels
Nautinix handles fishing vessel permits — SIUP, SIPI, SIKPI, the fishing vessel book (BKP), SKKP and SLO — through the licensing system of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), so your fishing and fish carrier vessels operate legally.
Understanding SIPI, SIKPI & SIUP
SIPI (Surat Izin Penangkapan Ikan) is the fishing permit attached to a fishing vessel, while SIKPI (Surat Izin Kapal Pengangkut Ikan) is the permit for a fish carrier vessel. Both rest on the SIUP (Surat Izin Usaha Perikanan), the fisheries business license held by the operator. These obligations are set out in Law No. 31 of 2004 on Fisheries, as amended, and Government Regulation No. 27 of 2021, with applications filed through the KKP licensing system linked to OSS.
Fishing vessels fall under two ministries: the Ministry of Transportation for nationality documents such as the tonnage certificate, Grosse Akta and Pas, and KKP for operating permits. Before going to sea, a vessel also needs an operational worthiness letter (SLO) from the fisheries inspectorate, one of the conditions for port clearance (SPB). Nautinix, based in Central Jakarta, supports fishing businesses from across Indonesia.
Documents & Permits Covered
- SIUP (fisheries business license) for fishing and/or fish transport businesses
- SIPI (fishing permit) for each fishing vessel
- SIKPI (fish carrier permit) for fish carrier vessels
- Fishing vessel registration and the fishing vessel book (BKP/E-BKP)
- Support during physical inspection of the vessel and fishing gear
- SKKP (fishing vessel seaworthiness certificate)
- SLO (operational worthiness letter) from the fisheries inspectorate (PSDKP) before departure
- VMS/SPKP transmitter support, and changes to or renewal of SIPI and SIKPI
SIPI, SIKPI & SIUP Requirements
- Vessel documents from the Ministry of Transportation according to vessel size: tonnage certificate, Grosse Akta (for vessels of GT 7 and above) and a Pas Kecil, Pas Besar or Surat Laut
- NIB and legal documents of the fisheries business (individual or company)
- Vessel data: size (GT), dimensions, engine and photographs
- Fishing gear specifications and planned fishing area (WPP), for SIPI
- Planned home port and, for SIKPI, the loading port
- An active VMS/SPKP transmitter for vessels that require one, including vessels above 30 GT
Document Guides: SIPI, SIKPI & SIUP
Detailed requirements, steps and time estimates for each document we handle under this service.
SIPI, SIKPI & SIUP: Process and Timeline
- Consultation and audit of vessel documents and fisheries business legality
- Obtaining or correcting nationality documents at the Ministry of Transportation if incomplete
- SIUP application and fishing vessel registration to obtain the fishing vessel book
- Physical inspection of the vessel and gear, followed by the SIPI or SIKPI application through to issuance
- Seaworthiness (SKKP) compliance and SLO issuance before departure
- Recording permit expiry dates for monitoring and timely renewal
Estimated Time
Estimates vary by permit. SIUP, the fishing vessel book and SIPI or SIKPI depend on file completeness and KKP’s verification schedule, including physical inspection; with a complete file, the process generally takes a matter of weeks. An SLO is obtained before each departure and is much quicker, provided the permits and vessel documents are still valid.
What Makes Up the Cost of SIPI, SIKPI & SIUP
Fishing vessel permit costs have two components. The first is non-tax state revenue (PNBP) for the marine and fisheries sector set by the government; for certain permits, the amount can depend on vessel size and gear type. The second is the Nautinix service fee for file preparation, filing, coordinating the physical inspection and support until the permit is issued. We set out both in our quote once we have reviewed your vessel data and operating plan.
What Affects the Cost
- Vessel size (GT) and type of fishing gear
- Number of vessels and permit types: SIPI for fishing vessels, SIKPI for carriers
- Completeness of the vessel’s Ministry of Transportation documents
- Vessel location for the physical inspection
- Whether a VMS/SPKP transmitter must be procured or activated
Common Problems with SIPI, SIKPI & SIUP
- Two different ministries — Kemenhub and KKP — with unsynchronized requirements
- SKKP validity often missed, leaving the vessel unable to operate
- SIPI process requiring many technical documents
How Nautinix Helps
We coordinate with KKP via the SILAT system for SIUP, SIPI and SIKPI, assist with E-BKP issuance, accompany SKKP inspections and process the SLO — so your fishing vessel operates with full legal status.
Why Handle SIPI, SIKPI & SIUP with Nautinix?
- We bridge two ministries — nationality documents at the Ministry of Transportation and operating permits at KKP — so your vessel data matches in both systems.
- We identify the right permit for each vessel: SIPI for fishing vessels or SIKPI for carriers, with the correct gear and fishing area.
- We support the physical inspection of vessel and gear so that findings on site do not delay the permit.
- We track SIPI, SIKPI and seaworthiness expiry dates so your vessel is not held in port because a permit has lapsed.
SIPI, SIKPI & SIUP FAQ
What is the difference between SIPI and SIKPI?
A SIPI (fishing permit) allows a fishing vessel to catch fish using the gear and in the fishing area stated on the permit. A SIKPI (fish carrier permit) is the permit for a vessel that transports fish. A company may need both if it operates fishing vessels as well as carrier vessels.
What is the difference between SIUP and SIPI?
A SIUP is the fisheries business license held by the operator, while a SIPI is the fishing permit attached to each vessel. In other words, the SIUP confirms that you may run a capture fisheries business, and the SIPI confirms that a specific vessel may fish with the gear and in the area stated. The two work together.
Do small fishing boats need a SIUP and SIPI?
Not always. Fisheries regulations exempt small-scale fishers from the SIUP and SIPI requirement; their boats only need to be registered and given a fishing vessel registration certificate (tanda daftar kapal perikanan). Who counts as a small-scale fisher follows the definition in current fisheries regulations, and other obligations such as the SLO should be checked separately. We help confirm what applies to your vessel’s size and operating area.
What is an SLO and when is it needed?
An SLO (Surat Laik Operasi) is a statement from the fisheries inspectorate that a fishing vessel meets the administrative and technical requirements to carry out fishing activities. It is obtained before departure and is one of the conditions for the harbour master at a fishing port to issue port clearance (SPB). Without an SLO, a fishing vessel cannot legally sail.
What is the fishing vessel book (BKP)?
The Buku Kapal Perikanan is a document issued by KKP as proof that a vessel is registered as a fishing vessel. It records the vessel’s identity, technical specifications, fishing gear and owner details. The BKP is the basis for a SIPI or SIKPI application and is now managed electronically (E-BKP), so any change to vessel data must be updated in the system.
Do fishing vessels also need Ministry of Transportation documents?
Yes. Before KKP permits are applied for, a fishing vessel must still hold its nationality documents from the Ministry of Transportation, such as the tonnage certificate, Grosse Akta (for vessels of GT 7 and above) and a Pas Kecil, Pas Besar or Surat Laut depending on size. Data such as GT and dimensions must match the KKP system; mismatches can delay a SIPI or SIKPI application.
How long does a SIPI take?
As an estimate, a SIPI with a complete file is generally issued within a matter of weeks. Timing depends on the vessel’s nationality documents, the schedule for physically inspecting the vessel and gear, and verification in the KKP system. If the vessel has no fishing vessel book yet, or its data differs from the Ministry of Transportation documents, it can take longer.
Legal Basis
The main regulations this service refers to. Check the official legal databases (JDIH) for the latest amendments.
- Law No. 31 of 2004 on Fisheries
- Law No. 45 of 2009 amending Law No. 31 of 2004 on Fisheries
- Government Regulation No. 27 of 2021 on the Implementation of the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sector
- Government Regulation No. 11 of 2023 on Quota-Based Measured Fishing (Penangkapan Ikan Terukur)
- Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Regulation No. 58/PERMEN-KP/2020 on Capture Fisheries Business
Information is general. Actual document requirements depend on vessel type, GT, operating area, and current regulations.
Related Services
- Vessel Registration & Nationality DocumentsVessel measurement and Surat Ukur (tonnage certificate), registration and Grosse Akta, ownership transfer (balik nama), and the nationality document — Pas Kecil, Pas Besar or Surat Laut depending on GT — that establish your vessel’s legal identity.
- Safety & Pollution Prevention CertificationProcessing vessel safety certificates (construction, equipment, radio), Load Line Certificate, and pollution prevention certificates compliant with MARPOL.
- Crew Document ManagementProcessing seafarer documents for commercial and fishing vessel crew — Seafarer’s Book, Certificate of Competency (CoC), Certificate of Proficiency (CoP), employment agreement (PKL), crew list and medical certificate.
- SPB & Departure DocumentsProcessing Surat Persetujuan Berlayar (SPB/Port Clearance) via the Inaportnet system for commercial vessels and TemanSPB for fishing vessels — required each time a vessel departs.
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