KKP Turn Turn -Sooking in North Sulawesi, prevents tuna -thief theft by foreign ships

Jakarta – The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) still strengthens overseeing the waters of North Sulawesi to protect marine resources, especially high economic value tuna. This effort was made to prevent fish theft through foreign vessels, especially from the Philippines that often violated the boundaries of Indonesian waters. Director -General of Maritime and Fisheries supervision, Pung Nugroho Saksono, said the Sulawesi -See included in the Republic of Indonesia Fisheries Management Area (WPPNRI) 716 is an area prone to illegal fishing practices by foreign vessels. “We note the conservation of marine and fisheries in North Sulawesi, through supervision, especially in the border water with the Philippines, around the waters of Talaud Regency, North Sulawesi -Province,” said Pung, which is known that Ipunk is mentioned in a written statement, Sunday (4/13/2025). Browse to continue with content as a form of commitment, KKP formed two technical implementation units (UPT) in North Sulawesi through the Directorate -General of PSDKP, namely the Bitung PSDKP base and the Tahuna PSDKP station. The formation of Upt Tahuna has become a special strategy to respond to the major threat of fish theft through foreign vessels on the border. Supervision is reinforced by the management of a fleet of supervisory vessels actively patrolling in vulnerable areas. The result, last year, as many as 17 illegal fishing vessels from the Philippines was successfully secured around the waters of Talaud. One ship was recently arrested by the Tahuna PSDKP team. “Last year we arrested 17 Philippine fishing vessels around the waters of Talaud Regency. Caught ships are generally pumping types with handline tools, which target the tuna fish as the main commodity. Explained Ipunk. This strict supervision is also intended to protect the activities of local fishermen. With a safe marine environment from foreign vessel disturbances, Fishermen in North Sulawesi can catch fish optimally and sustainably. KKP ensures that supervision in border waters will continue to be improved so that the utilization of marine resources remains in the hands of Indonesian Fishermen, as well as maintaining the potential of fisheries, especially tuna of external threats. (Ega/Ega) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here