The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) plans to regulate fishing quotas in Indonesian seas. This policy will be enforced starting this year."In the future, we will limit catches with a quota system so that the fish population is well maintained. From the data, our fishery potential continues to decline because the current catch is still based on input control, meaning that you are free to take any amount of fish as long as you have a permit," said Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono on the sidelines of the technical meeting of the Directorate General of Aquaculture in Sleman, Monday (27/2019). 2). He said this fishing quota rule would be tested in zone three or in the Arafura Sea area. For monitoring, all fishing vessels will be equipped with a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) integrated with satellites."If it is detected that a ship is taking fish in excess of the quota, the action is recorded on the device. Later, the KKP will take action by sending a complaint and imposing a penalty on the company concerned," he said. Trengono revealed that the installation of this monitoring tool also applies to traditional fishermen. However, later the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries will prepare monitoring equipment scheme assistance for traditional fishermen.While the fishermen are required to buy the device. In addition to installing VMS, monitoring is also carried out using all surveillance vessels in each zone of Indonesian waters.Zone-based measurable fishing is one of the five priority programs of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, also known as the Blue Economy Policy.In addition to maintaining the sustainability of fish resources, this policy also aims to increase economic growth as well as the welfare of fishermen.

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