Combating illegal fishing still continues. The eradication of illegal fishing is not only focused on its players at field but it is also expanded to the officers backing up such practice. Its eradication operation is conducted inter-ministry and governmental institution. Even, Financial Transaction Report and Analysis Center (PPATK) is also deployed to assist Maritime and
Read moreThe initial voyage of KM Tata Mailau to Raja Ampat attracted maritime tourism lovers. PT Pelni was asked to seriously open maritime tourism voyage to introduce the beauty of Indonesian seas to domestic or foreign tourists. Acep Usman Abdullah, a tourist from Sukabumi, West Java, appreciated PT Pelni’s effort to promote maritime tourism. According to
Read moreKUPANG, Kompas – Fish price in Kupang City and its surrounding sharply increases in the last decade. Vessel crews and some local fishermen choose to have holidays for Christmas and New Year so fish stock in East Nusa Tenggara capital market decreases. Vessel owners and fish employers who do not celebrate Christmas choose to park
Read moreJAKARTA, Kompas – Inter-island trade in Indonesia integrated with local economic potentials must be worked on. The efforts are not only related with infrastructure improvement but also with local economy development and isolated area opening. Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) Executive Director, M. Riza Damanik, on Tuesday (12/30) in Jakarta said inter-island connectivity is an
Read moreBelitung, Kompas – Traditional fishermen in Tanjung Balai, Asahan, North Sumatra detained a Malaysian fishing vessel having 70-GT capacity in Malacca Strait. When it was detained, the allegedly illegal fishing vessel was capturing fishes. Tanjung Balai Indonesian Traditional Fisherman Association (KNTI) Secretary, Dahli Sirait, said on Tuesday (12/30) that the foreign vessel was detained by
Read moreJakarta, Kompas – President Joko Widodo’s efforts to revive Indonesia’s power as a maritime axis is appreciated by many elements. However, until the end of 2014, the spirit tends to be considered only from economic, not from cultural point of view. Historian, JJ Rizal, said maritime values must be understood deeper, not only in economic
Read moreThe government focuses national defense in maritime sector. This decision is taken since most of Indonesia’s area is covered by water. “We need facilities to secure waters and maritime transportation from western to eastern region,” said Defense Minister, Ryamizard Ryacudu after closed cabinet meeting about defense on Tuesday (12/30) in Jakarta. Maritime defense development is
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