The implementation of Measured Fish Capture (PIT) in Papua receives a boost from a robust logistic ecosystem. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) recently soft-launched the ecosystem for fishery results in Zone II, the Biak-Surabaya corridor. This ecosystem-based management aims to streamline the supply chain of fishery products from production centers to fish distribution centers. Zone II, recognized for its abundant fishery resources, is now being optimally utilized through the PIT quota-based implementation. This ensures the sustainable conservation of fishery resources and the realization of economic benefits, especially for the local communities. According to Budi Sulistiyo, Director-General of Strengthening the Competitiveness of Marine and Fisheries Products, this logistic approach ensures the timely, quantity-appropriate, quality-ensured, and location-precise delivery of fishery products, resulting in more effective operations and cost efficiency. During the trial period of the last month, the time taken for 20 vessels operating in Zone II to reach the fishing area was significantly reduced from 7-10 days to just 2 days. This efficiency also elevated the productivity of fishing vessels, with 20 migrated vessels generating 50 containers, equivalent to 750 tons, within a month.
The logistic efficiency achieved not only improves the economic conditions of the region but also promotes the growth of the marine and fisheries sector in the eastern part of Indonesia. This corridor development prioritizes resource sustainability, aligning with the principles of a blue economy. The estimated potential in Fisheries Management Area (WPP) 717 for small pelagic fish is 135,000 tons with an Allowed Catch Limit (JTB) of 121.6 thousand tons and large pelagic fish (excluding tuna and skipjack) is 189,000 tons with a JTB of 132 thousand tons. The KKP, in collaboration with PT. Pindad International Logistic, constructed an ecosystem model focusing on strengthening and harmonizing an efficient fishery logistics system. It supports quality assurance and traceability of products. The five existing national fishery logistics corridors include Kendari-Java, Mimika-Java, Ambon-Java, Bitung-Java, and Makassar-Java, reinforcing the commitment to comprehensive fishery management in Indonesia.
