The Sticky Case of Indonesia, A Seized Iranian Oil Tanker, and Legal Jurisdiction


CIL Research Fellow Dita Liliansa’s article titled “The Sticky Case of Indonesia, A Seized Iranian Oil Tanker, and Legal Jurisdiction” has been published by Lowy Institute’s The Interpreter.

The article discusses a recent incident involving two freighters engaged in an illegal ship-to-ship oil transfer within Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone. It examines interlinked questions about sanctions, pollution, and the reach of international law.

The article is available for open access through the following link: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/sticky-case-indonesia-seized-iranian-oil-tanker-legal-jurisdiction