The 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 moreThe moratorium for vessels having more than 30-GT capacity and transshipment prohibition at sea issued by Maritime and Fishery Ministry (KKP) burden fishery employers. Both regulations are claimed to complicate them to obtain fishery permit from local government. Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin)’s Standing Committee Chairman, Thomas Darmawan, said there are complaints from
Read moreAll people know the most outstanding minister in Working Cabinet is Maritime and Fishery (KP) Minister, Susi Pudjiastuti. Her style and working performance draw attention from some diplomats including Japanese Ambassador for Indonesia, Yasuaki Tanizaki. When visiting Rakyat Merdeka yesterday, Tanizaki admitted he is impressed with Susi and other ministers in Jokowi’s cabinet. “She is
Read moreThe government focuses on prioritizing maritime sector for state budget source. It draws supports from various elements. Even though this sector has not been worked on for long time, the government’s efforts to restore maritime glory are not late. “Currently, this is Indonesia’s momentum to empower all maritime potentials for people’s welfare. We must support
Read moreIndonesian Military (TNI) Chief, General Moeldoko, stated TNI will not be ambiguous to deal with foreign illegal fishing vessels in Indonesian waters. However, he asked people to understand the obstacles faced by TNI during the execution since TNI cannot carelessly bomb the vessels. Some people said TNI is slow. TNI is actually not slow but
Read moreUnited States (US) pays great attention to Indonesia since it has strategic position between two oceans and two continents. US stated it is ready to assist Indonesia’s maritime axis program. Yesterday, a corvette named USS Forth Worth arrived at Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta. The corvette is a littoral combat ship (LCS) 3 designed for war
Read moreEven though the government pays special attention to fishermen, fishermen’s lives will still be pitiful. It can be seen from 2015 State Budget arrangement which does not prioritize fisherman empowerment. In 2015 State Budget, 65.2 percent Maritime and Fishery (KP) budget is for infrastructure and purchasing goods and services. Meanwhile, fisherman empowerment does not become
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