Belitung, 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
Read moreBATAM, Kompas – Indonesian Navy hunted poachers in Malacca Strait. Six people were detained in the hunting around Riau Islands. Indonesian Western Fleet Command Chief, Rear Admiral Widodo, on Saturday night (12/27) in Batam, Riau Islands, said six people were detained in Terung Island, Batam. They have been detained separately since Thursday (12/25). “Quick-response team
Read moreBATAM, Kompas – Indonesian Military (TNI) does not doubt to sink foreign illegal fishing vessels in Indonesian waters. It is proven with the sinking of two Thailand fishing vessels in Anambas, Riau Islands on Sunday (12/28). Indonesian Western Fleet Command Chief, Rear Admiral Widodo, said both vessels were detained when illegally fishing in Natuna Sea,
Read moreJAKARTA, Kompas – The government stated it will focus on four working programs in maritime sector. The focus is to strengthen maritime sovereignty, to utilize resources, to construct infrastructures, and to develop innovation and maritime technology. Maritime Coordinating Minister, Indroyono Soesilo, delivered it in Jakarta on Sunday (12/28). “The government will concentrate on four working
Read moreJAKARTA – Maritime and Fishery Ministry (KKP) has prepared IDR 700 billion budget to realize salt self-supporting in 2017. The budget is allocated for the next three years detailing IDR 100 billion for creating master plan and detail engineering design (DED) and IDR 600 billion for high density polyethylene (HDPE)-type geo-membrane technology procurement in 3
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