Abstract:
Regulations on the protection of underwater archaeology include
prohibitions on the unlawful trafficking of cultural property and underwater
archaeology training. Transfer of technologies and information sharing is
also encouraged, as is public understanding of the value and relevance of the
underwater cultural heritage. The Convention contains the “Rules for
activities directed at undersea cultural heritage,” i.e., operation schemes for
underwater interventions, and is widely acknowledged as the reference
document in the underwater discipline. States Parties should prioritize
preserving undersea cultural assets and take appropriate action. The
Convention’s objectives are to (1) secure universal protection for underwater
cultural treasures, (2) promote international collaboration, and (3) develop
professional standards. In Indonesia’s national law, there are no special rules
governing the protection of underwater cultural assets; rather, the provisions
are generally limited to cultural heritage protection regulations.
