Firmly, Moeldoko Asks Fishermen's Activities Don't Be Difficult

Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko chaired a coordination meeting regarding the enforcement of fishing boats at sea, at the Bina Graha building, Jakarta, Wednesday, September 7. (KSP photo)

Jakarta - Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko emphasized the importance of synergy between ministries/institutions at sea so that fishing activities run smoothly. Because, he said, there are still complaints about overlapping in inspections and prosecution of fishing boats by officers at sea, which can actually hinder the fisheries sector and fishing activities.

"Enforcement of regulations must go. But don't let the officers at sea take similar steps with repeated examinations and prosecutions. Don't make it difficult for our fishermen. They have been dizzy by diesel prices, don't add more burdens," said Moeldoko at a coordination meeting related to the prosecution of fishing boats at sea, Wednesday 7 September.

For information, a coordination meeting was attended by the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (KSAL) Admiral Yudo Margono, Head of the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) Admiral TNI Aan Kurnia, Director General of Capture Fisheries at the KKP Muhammad Zaini, and the Director General of Marine and Fishery Resources Supervision. KKP Rear Admiral Adin Nurawaludddin.

This coordination meeting followed up on the United Fishermen Front's audience last July. Where fishermen complained about the overlapping examination by ministries/agencies at sea. In addition, fishermen also said that there were still many foreign fishing vessels entering Indonesian waters.

Moeldoko assessed that to build synergy between ministries/agencies at sea there must be an integrated information system that is connected to all stakeholders and stakeholders involved in handling marine security. Thus, the enforcement of fishing boats at sea can be handled appropriately and measurably, and natural resources are maintained from foreign fishermen.

The Prosperous Fisherman, Commander of the TNI 2013-2015, reminded that fishermen are the main stakeholders in a marine and fisheries policy. For this reason, a concrete policy and a good coordination pattern are needed so that fishermen are more prosperous and sovereign.

"Let's help fishermen. Because if fishermen don't go to sea they can't earn money, their lives depend on social security. And this will become a burden on the state," said Moeldoko.

On that occasion, the Director General of Marine and Fishery Resources Supervision of the KKP Rear Admiral Adin Nurawaluddin said that an application is currently being prepared for the supervision of fishing boats at sea, namely the SALMON (System Application and Monitor) application.

"Through this application, later inspections of fishing boats will be recorded online and integrated. So that all officers can know when the ship is inspected, by whom and others. This is ready and just waiting to launch," said Adin Nurawaluddin after a meeting with Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko.