Proven To Violate The Rules, KKP Seals The Mysterious Sea Fence Of 30 Kilometers In Tangerang

Photo: Doc. Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has sealed a mysterious 30.16 kilometer sea fence in Tangerang Regency, Banten.

Based on a video upload on the official Instagram account of KKP @kkpgoid, Thursday, January 9, the officers of the Directorate General of Marine and Fishery Resources Supervision (PSDKP) of the KKP were seen standing on the sea fence by posting a red banner that reads the termination of the fasting activity.

"The termination of the Sea Restriction Activities without a permit," reads the text on the banner.

Meanwhile, the Special Staff of the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries for Public Relations and Public Communications, Doni Ismanto, said that his party would investigate the case of sea fencing.

"In particular, for the case of sea fencing in Tangerang waters, Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono has ordered the Director General of PSDKP to immediately carry out in-depth control and investigations," Doni said in his official statement.

Doni assessed that sea space refreshment is an act of violating the rules, especially without permission. Because, it can interfere with public access, privatization, damage biodiversity and changes in the function of marine space.

"This sea fencing ban does not only apply in Indonesia, but also internationally. Because it is not in accordance with the practice of the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS 1982, which is an international agreement that regulates marine law," he said.

He also emphasized that illegally indicated activities harm the community and threaten ecosystem sustainability, will receive full attention from Minister Trenggono.

Therefore, he also invited local governments to the community to help the KKP in uncovering the case.

"We expect strong support and synergy with local governments, village heads and the community around the location of the fence to help investigate this case thoroughly. Including, revealing who is behind the sea fencing," he concluded.

To note, the mysterious 30.16 kilometer sea fence in Tangerang Regency, Banten, annexed the coastal areas of dozens of fishing villages in 6 sub-districts. This also makes it difficult for fishermen to find fish.