Introduction to the Directorate General of Aquaculture
The Directorate General of Aquaculture is a work unit under the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia. It shares the ministry’s vision: “Achieving a Prosperous Marine and Fisheries Community and Sustainable Marine and Fisheries Resources to Realize an Advanced, Sovereign, Independent, and Personality-based Indonesia Based on Mutual Cooperation.” This Directorate General is responsible for managing aquaculture in Indonesia.
Duties and Functions

Based on the Regulation of the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia Number 5 of 2024 concerning the Organization and Work Procedure of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the Directorate General of Aquaculture has the task of formulating and implementing policies in the field of aquaculture management.
In carrying out its duties, the Directorate General of Aquaculture has several critical functions, including:
a. Policy Formulation:
The Directorate General of Aquaculture is responsible for formulating policies in various aspects of aquaculture. This includes standardizing aquaculture practices, managing aquaculture areas, infrastructure and facilities for aquaculture, utilization and conservation of genetic resources, health of farmed fish, aquaculture environment, and managing aquaculture businesses, including the protection and empowerment of fish farmers.
b. Policy Implementation:
In addition to formulating policies, this Directorate General is also responsible for implementing the policies that have been made. This covers all the same aspects as the policy formulation.
c. Drafting Norms, Standards, Procedures, and Criteria:
The Directorate General of Aquaculture plays a role in drafting various norms, standards, procedures, and criteria related to aquaculture. This encompasses all previously mentioned aspects.
d. Technical Guidance and Supervision:
This function involves providing technical guidance and supervision to aquaculture practitioners. This includes standardization, management of aquaculture areas, infrastructure and facilities, genetic resources, fish health, aquaculture environment, business management, and the protection and empowerment of fish farmers.
e. Evaluation and Reporting:
The Directorate General is also responsible for evaluating and reporting on aquaculture. This includes all aspects mentioned previously.
f. Administration:
Carrying out the administrative tasks of the Directorate General of Aquaculture to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
g. Other Functions:
Lastly, the Directorate General of Aquaculture also performs other functions assigned by the Minister. This includes any additional tasks necessary to achieve the goals and vision set forth.
Detailed Duties and Functions

In its daily operations, here are some of the key duties of the Directorate General of Aquaculture:
- Aquaculture Standardization: The process of developing and implementing standards related to aquaculture practices, including cultivation techniques, environmental hygiene, and feed safety.
- Management of Aquaculture Areas: Regulation and management of specific areas used for fish farming, including permit regulation, environmental monitoring, and rule enforcement.
- Aquaculture Infrastructure and Facilities: Building and maintaining physical facilities and equipment necessary to support aquaculture activities, such as ponds, nets, and aeration systems.
- Utilization and Conservation of Genetic Resources: Utilizing and protecting the genetic resources of native fish important for aquaculture, including selecting and conserving quality fish species.
- Health of Farmed Fish: Ensuring the health and welfare of farmed fish, including disease prevention, health condition monitoring, and the use of safe medications.
- Aquaculture Environment: Managing the aquaculture environment to minimize negative impacts on local ecosystems, including waste management and reducing pollution risks.
- Management of Aquaculture Businesses: Operational and financial management in the scale of aquaculture businesses, including production planning, marketing of products, and compliance with government regulations.
- Protection and Empowerment of Fish Farmers: Efforts to protect the rights of fish farmers and provide support in the form of training, access to resources, and technical assistance to improve their productivity and welfare.
Regal Springs Indonesia Complies with Directorate General of Aquaculture Regulations

In every related aspect, Regal Springs Indonesia is committed to supporting the efforts of the Directorate General of Aquaculture at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries in realizing its vision. As a tilapia farming company operating in Indonesia, Regal Springs Indonesia always complies with the regulations of the Republic of Indonesia’s government, including those issued by the Directorate General of Aquaculture.
With support from companies like Regal Springs Indonesia, the vision of achieving a prosperous marine and fisheries community with sustainable resources can be realized.