Natuna Fishermen Are Educated On International Marine Law, The Hope Is No More Violations

Illustration. (Photo via Antara)

JAKARTA - Fishermen in Natuna, Riau Islands, receive education about the International Sea Law and the boundaries of water areas. This is expected to prevent fishermen in Natuna from violating the law.

The socialization of the Navy has carried out on 100 representatives of Natuna fishermen since last Wednesday, October 5. These fishermen came from Tanjung Village, Kelanga Village, Limau Manis Village, Pengadah Village, Penagi, Pering, and Sungai Ulu Fishermen.

This socialization activity was carried out by the Pering Pier, Bandarsyah Village, East Bunguran District, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province.

"Socialization to fishermen regarding maritime boundaries in Natuna, socialization of shipping safety standards, and socialization of community reporting procedures related to events at sea," said Commander of Fleet Command I Rear Admiral Arsyad Abdullah, as quoted by Antara.

Not only socializing, but the Indonesian Navy also held Health Service, Social Service, and socialization activities to increase good intelligence for the community, fishermen, students, and Scouts Saka Bahari.

The purpose of the activity is in carrying out the daily orders of the Chief of Naval Staff to help the community through real work that provides benefits directly.

"This activity is carried out in the Natuna border area where the people are dominated by fishermen whose lives depend on the sea, and require attention in the fields of health, education and also need to provide understanding of marine law and maritime boundaries and the importance of shipping safety," he explained.

This activity is also filled with socialization to students and maritime elements regarding the International Sea Law and the Natuna Water Area Boundary.

This activity was carried out at the Women's Building which was attended by Polair, Bakamla, Immigration, KSOP, PSDKP, Basarnas, Kesbangpol, BKIPM and STAI Students with a total number of 100 participants.