Sector permit (PB UMKU)

Permit for dredging activities

Izin kegiatan kerja keruk

OSS code022000000169

SectorTransportation

IssuerMinistry of Transportation

§ 01

What is Permit for dredging activities?

Plain-English explanation of this sector permit and when a business needs it.

Permit for dredging activities is a Perizinan Berusaha Untuk Menunjang Kegiatan Usaha (PB UMKU) — a sector-specific business permit issued by Ministry of Transportation under Indonesia's Transportation regulatory regime. PB UMKU sit on top of the foundational NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha): the NIB lets you exist as a business and operate a KBLI activity at its risk-based scale, while a PB UMKU authorises a specific regulated function, output, or facility within that activity.

Whether your business needs this permit depends on the specific KBLI activity you operate, the products or services you produce, and the scale of operations. The issuing ministry sets eligibility, application requirements, and validity terms — review the official OSS portal (oss.go.id) for the current procedure, or engage a licensed business-services provider to handle the filing end-to-end.

§ 02

What you need to file

58 application requirements the regulator wants to see at submission. Emerhub assembles and files the bundle on your behalf.

Application requirements

Source: OSS — kbli.co.id surfaces them here so you know what we'll need to gather from you. The actual filing is handled by Emerhub.

01
Letter of Responsibility for Dredging Activities.
02
Results of soil investigation in the area to be excavated to determine the type and structure of the soil;
03
Map of initial depth measurement (predredge sounding) from the location to be worked on;
04
Profile/cross-section and volume of dredging activities;
05
Shipping Route Alignment;
06
The slope of the shipping channel;
07
Results of current observations for the Dredging Disposal Location (Dumping Area) at sea;
08
Work contract between the Activity Owner and the Activity Executor
09
Environmental documents that have been approved by the authorized officials in accordance with the provisions of the legislation in the field of environmental protection.
10
Approval for mining operations from the relevant authority for dredging activities in the context of mining.
11
Consideration of safety and security aspects of navigation by the Port Authority in conjunction with the local Navigation District.
12
A nautical chart depicting the location of dredging activities and the Dumping Area for dredged material that has received approval from the Port Authority, complete with geographic coordinates.
13
The proposal for the dredging work plan, acknowledged by the person responsible for the work, must at least include:
a. The planned volume of dredged material, the equipment used, and the method of carrying out the dredging work;
b. The planned schedule for the dredging work;
c. Economic aspects that include the ability to finance the implementation of the dredging activities;
d. Social impacts that occur during the implementation of the dredging and after carrying out the dredging activities.
14
Administrative Documents
1. Business License from the OSS Agency, which includes:
15
Business Licensing for Special Terminals/Terminals for Private Use or
16
Business licensing for Port Business Entities along with Concessions or Other Collaborations or
17
Business Licensing for Mining for dredging activities in the context of mining
1. Work Contract between the Activity Owner and the Activity Executor
18
Technical Documents
1. Dredging work plan design, which includes:
19
Initial depth map (predredge sounding)
20
Profile/cross-section and dredging volume
21
Results of land investigation in the dredging area
22
Observation results of the current at the dumping area for dredged material in the sea.
23
Alignment and slope of the Shipping Lane
1. Technical considerations regarding the safety and security aspects of navigation from the Port Authority after a field review with the local Navigation District, including a Marine Map
2. Proposal for the dredging work plan, which includes:
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Plan for dredging volume, methods, and equipment used for dredging.
25
Dredging work schedule plan
26
Economic aspects of dredging financing
27
Social Impact on Dredging Work
1. Integrated Technical Team Verification Minutes
28
Environmental Documents
29
Administrative Documents
1. Business Licensing from the OSS Agency, which includes:
30
Business Licensing for Special Terminals/Terminals for Private Use or
31
Business licensing for Port Business Entities along with Concessions or Other Collaborations or
32
Business Licensing for Mining for dredging activities in the context of mining
1. Work Contract between the Activity Owner and the Activity Executor
33
Technical Documents
1. Dredging work plan design, which includes:
34
Initial depth map (predredge sounding)
35
Profile/cross-section and dredging volume
36
Results of land investigation in the dredging area
37
Results of observations on the current of the dumping area for dredged material in the sea.
38
Alignment and slope of the Shipping Lane
1. Technical considerations regarding the safety and security of navigation from the Port Authority after a field review with the local Navigation District, including a Marine Map
2. Proposal for the dredging work plan, which includes:
39
Plan for dredging volume, methods, and equipment used for dredging.
40
Dredging work schedule plan
41
Economic aspects of dredging financing
42
Social Impact on Dredging Work
1. Integrated Technical Team Verification Minutes
43
Environmental Documents
44
Administrative Documents
1. Business License from the OSS Agency, which includes:
45
Business Licensing for Special Terminals/Terminals for Private Use or
46
Business licensing for Port Business Entities along with Concessions or Other Collaborations or
47
Business Licensing for Mining for dredging activities in the context of mining
1. Work Contract between the Activity Owner and the Activity Executor
48
Technical Documents
1. Dredging work plan design, which includes:
49
Initial depth map (predredge sounding)
50
Profile/cross-section and dredging volume
51
Results of land investigation in the dredging area
52
Results of observations on the current of the dumping area for dredged material in the sea.
53
Alignment and slope of the Shipping Lane
1. Technical considerations regarding the safety and security aspects of navigation from the Port Authority after a field review with the local Navigation District, including a Marine Map
2. Proposal for the dredging work plan, which includes:
54
Plan for dredging volume, methods, and equipment used for dredging.
55
Dredging work schedule plan
56
Economic aspects of dredging financing
57
Social Impact on Dredging Work
1. Integrated Technical Team Verification Minutes
58
Environmental Documents

§ 03

Ongoing obligations once issued

27 obligations that continue throughout the life of the permit — periodic reports, recordkeeping, technical compliance.

Recurring compliance

Lapsed obligations can trigger NIB suspension. Emerhub manages the filing calendar end-to-end as part of monthly compliance.

01
Pay Non-Tax State Revenue for the dredging activity permit in accordance with the provisions of the legislation;
02
Complying with the provisions of laws and regulations in the fields of shipping and environmental sustainability;
03
Install navigation signs that are clearly visible both during the day and at night, and coordinate with the Port Authority and the local Navigation District during the dredging work.
04
Fully responsible for the impacts caused by the dredging activities carried out;

§ 04

Issuing authority

OSS records 1 authority routing rule for this permit, depending on the applicant's situation.

Ministry of Transportation

Sector regulator for Transportation in Indonesia.

Issuing authority	Applies when
—	All applicants

§ 05

Where this permit fits in the OSS licensing flow

Indonesia's risk-based OSS licensing process — and where this PB UMKU sits within it.

01
Set up the legal entity
Foreign investors incorporate a PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing); domestic investors use a PT lokal or PT Perorangan. The Articles of Association are drafted before a notary and registered with Kemenkumham (Ministry of Law & Human Rights).
02
Obtain the NIB via OSS
File the OSS application with your KBLI codes and risk-based scale. The system issues an NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) — your foundational business identifier. For low-risk activities, the NIB alone is sufficient to begin operations.
03
Apply for {permit}
Submit the PB UMKU application through OSS, addressed to Ministry of Transportation. Required supporting documents and processing time are set by the ministry; expect technical review, possible site inspection, and clarification rounds before issuance.
04

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Issuing authority

Applies when

—

All applicants

Need help with this permit?

What is Permit for dredging activities?

What you need to file

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations once issued

Recurring compliance

Issuing authority

Ministry of Transportation

Where this permit fits in the OSS licensing flow

Set up the legal entity

Obtain the NIB via OSS

Apply for {permit}

Which businesses need this permit?

2 KBLI codes declare this permit applicable

Common KBLI codes in Transportation

Need help with this permit?

What is Permit for dredging activities?

What you need to file

Application requirements

Ongoing obligations once issued

Recurring compliance

Issuing authority

Ministry of Transportation

Where this permit fits in the OSS licensing flow

Set up the legal entity

Obtain the NIB via OSS

Apply for {permit}

Which businesses need this permit?

2 KBLI codes declare this permit applicable

Common KBLI codes in Transportation

Need help with this permit?

Operate + maintain compliance