Evaluation of the Impact of the Maritime Employment Agreement Policy in Government Regulation Number 7 of 2000 Concerning Maritime Affairs at the Main Maritime Office of Tanjung Perak Surabaya

Syahbandar is the highest official in the port area, having the authority to regulate shipping activities. Syahbandar has the responsibility for the safety and security of shipping in accordance with Law No. 17 of 2008 concerning Shipping. A Syahbandar is required to work professionally both when supervising, issuing shipping documents, and coordinating. Shipping safety and security has become the main task and responsibility of the syahbandar. The problem that the author examines is how to evaluate the impact of the Sea Labor Agreement policy in Government Regulation Number 7 of 2000 concerning Maritime Affairs at the Tanjung Perak Main Harbormaster’s Office in Surabaya. The data source obtained is primary data from within the Tanjung Perak Main Syahbandar Office Surabaya by means of direct observation and interviews in the form of questions asked to related parties and documentation techniques using audio visual in data collection. Based on the results of the analysis of the Marine Employment Agreement policy based on Government Regulation No. 7 of 2000, it can be explained as follows: 1) The Sea Labor Agreement Policy at the Tanjung Perak Main Shipping Office based on individuals has been implemented quite well even though there are several shipping companies that do not all have a Sea Labor Agreement (PKL); 2). The Marine Employment Agreement Policy at the Tanjung Perak Main Shipping Office based on the bureaucratic or organizational structure has been implemented well. The Tanjung Perak Surabaya Main Shipping Office organization has also carried out the division of shipping management tasks to each sub-section and section within the scope of the organization; 3) The Marine Employment Agreement Policy at the Tanjung Perak Surabaya Main Shipping Office based on the social system has been implemented properly, so that there is a good working relationship and balance between the two. The shipping company should provide guarantees related to the rights of seafarers (ABK) by complying with Government Regulation No. 7 of 2000, so that the implications of the policy can be implemented properly.