KKP ensures that the permit service for fishermen affected by the Sumatra flood is open 24 hours.

Nelayan (photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) promises to prioritize processing licensing services and extending efforts in the form of fishing catch permits (SIPI) and fishing vessel permits (SIKPI) for fishermen in the areas affected by the floods in Sumatra late last November.

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"Including accelerating the administrative process and accompanying services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations," said Director General of Capture Fisheries KKP Lotharia Latif in a written statement, Tuesday, December 16.

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Lotharia said that the effort was aimed at accelerating the recovery of fishing activities and the economy of coastal communities after the disaster.

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According to him, the Ministry of Manpower will provide 24-hour services for related human resources services and information technology support. The 24-hour service will be valid every day, including holidays.

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The management of SIPI and SIKPI can be done online through the OSS application. Latif assessed that the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries had perfected the OSS system to facilitate access by fishermen and business actors in licensing services, including extensions.

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"Data support that can be automatically withdrawn through the system, is currently automated," he said.

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He also asked fishermen not to hesitate to use the services that have been available. If there are obstacles, fishermen can use the consultation service on the licensing page.kkp.go.id or contact the nearest Fisheries Capture KKP Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) office.