Implementation Policy Maritime Security in Flight Information Region (FIR) Kepulauan Riau - Natuna

Abstract

This study discusses the implementation of maritime security in the Flight Information Region (FIR) of the Kepulauan Riau - Natuna, an area that has strategic value both politically, economically, and defense-wise. The management of this airspace was previously controlled by Singapore based on a mandate from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) since 1946, which poses challenges to Indonesia's sovereignty and security. The Collaborative Governance approach was applied to improve coordination between various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Transportation, AirNav Indonesia, and the National Air Operations Command (KOOPSUDNAS). This study identified several major obstacles, such as overlapping regulations, technological limitations, and lack of participation and coordination between institutions. An in-depth analysis was conducted on the factors that influence the success of collaboration, including trust between stakeholders and institutional design that supports transparent and participatory processes. The results of this study indicate that increasing collaboration and harmonization of roles between institutions is essential to realizing optimal sovereignty and security in the FIR of the Kepulauan Riau - Natuna