Shipwreck research and salvage in Indonesia
The Indonesian government considers "historical" a shipwreck of more than 50 years. Therefore, one has to follow specific rules in order to do survey and salvage for these wrecks. As many as 12 government departments are involved in the National Committee, led by the Department of Sea and Fisheries which decides to give survey, then salvage permits to an authorized local company. Only a few exist and new company creation are closed until further notice. The present legislation gives 50% of the net auction of the salvage artefacts... According to these new regulations, auctions of artefacts must be done whithin the country and under the sole authority of the Government auction house. A full regulation notice is available at the Department of Sea and Fisheries, in Jakarta. |

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