07/2025: New Particularly Sensitive Sea Area: Nusa Penida and Gili Matra islands in Lombok Strait

An already established traffic separation scheme in the area continues to apply as the associated protective measure.

The intent of a PSSA is to minimise the risk of damage from ship groundings and pollution by international shipping activities, to protect an area's unique and endangered species, and safeguard critical habitats and diversity, as well as significant economic and cultural resources, as applicable.

The geographical coordinates of the Nusa Penida Islands and Gili Matra Islands in the Lombok Strait PSSA are provided in tables 1 and 2 below; the location code and numbered list refer to the map in Figure 1.

Table 1: Geographical coordinates of the PSSA Nusa Penida Islands

Table 2: Geographical coordinates of the PSSA Gili Matra Islands

Figure 1: The above map shows the location of the Nusa Penida Islands and Gili Matra Islands in the Lombok Strait Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (taken from MEPC.369(82), and the associated protective measure of the Traffic Separation Scheme, as detailed in both Annex 4 of MEPC.396(82) and COLREG.2/Circ.74).

What shipowners and operators should do now

Be aware that any vessels transiting through this region should exercise care when navigating the PSSA and adhere to the established traffic separation scheme (TSS, COLREG.2/Circ.74) in place since 1 July 2019, and as detailed in Annex 4 of MEPC.396(82). 

How we can help

Lloyd’s Register (LR) can help with the LR OneOcean’s EnviroManager+, a user-friendly system that simplifies complex maritime environmental regulations for ship and shore personnel. 

For further information

For further information or advice, please get in touch with statutorysupport@lr.org.