Criminal Liability on Ship Accidents in Aceh Shipping

Maritime safety and security are essential components of the sector. In the occurrence of a maritime incident, the captain bears the principal obligation to safeguard the passengers, crew, and the vessel. Nonetheless, the criminal liability of the captain in shipwrecks in Aceh continues to encounter numerous problems in its execution. The research methodology employed in the formulation of this study is the Empirical Juridical research method. This research aims to elucidate the nature of criminal liability in maritime incidents within Aceh Shipping. The research findings indicate that the captain's duty to ensure the safety and security of navigation is governed by several legislation, including Law Number 17 of 2008 regarding Navigation. The skipper must guarantee the ship's seaworthiness, adhere to safe navigation protocols, and conform to operational requirements. Nevertheless, there exist technological and administrative impediments that obstruct the fulfillment of such tasks, including inadequate safety provisions and a deficiency in regulatory comprehension.