Re-concept of Indonesian Maritime Security to Establish Indonesian Sea Power

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Maritime security threats remain a tangible challenge for Indonesia, both in border areas and inland waters, with significant implications for the realization of national ideals and the President’s vision. Law No. 32 of 2014 mandates Bakamla RI to conduct security and safety patrols in Indonesian territorial and jurisdictional waters. However, Bakamla RI has not successfully transformed into the Indonesian Coast Guard as initially expected, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Indonesia’s maritime security system. This study employs a qualitative method using library research, collecting data from recent news and legal documents, then analyzing them through constitutional perspectives and expert theories. The findings highlight two key points: first, Bakamla RI has failed to function as a single multi-tasking agency due to limited fleet capacity, inadequate infrastructure, and the continued existence of overlapping institutions; second, Indonesia’s maritime security concept should be restructured into a coordinated multi-agency, multi-task system aligned with national values, the total people’s defense and security system, and the goal of establishing Indonesian Sea Power. In conclusion, this research underscores the urgency of re-conceptualizing maritime security through inter-agency coordination as a more realistic, constitutional, and strategic pathway to safeguard national sovereignty and strengthen Indonesia’s role as a global maritime fulcrum.