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January 16, 2025 | 02:16 pm
TEMPO.CO, Tangerang - The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) plans to dismantle a 30.16-kilometer sea fence along the North coast of Tangerang Regency within the next one to two days. This bamboo fence, located approximately 500 meters from the shoreline, spans across 16 villages in six sub-districts.
Specifically, it stretches across three villages in Kronjo Sub-district, three villages in Kemiri Sub-district, four villages in Mauk Sub-district, one village in Sukadiri Sub-district, three villages in Pakuhaji Sub-district, and two villages in Teluknaga Sub-district.
However, the KKP is still coordinating with various stakeholders to finalize the dismantling timeline. “Perhaps there will be a solution about when the dismantling will begin in the next 1-2 days,” stated Halid Yusuf, Director of Fisheries Resources Supervision at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, during an inspection of the sea fence on Cangkir Island, Kronjo, Tangerang Regency, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Halid conducted a field inspection of the sea fence along the coasts of Kronjo and Sukadiri, Tangerang Regency, along with representatives from the Indonesian Ombudsman, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Economy, and the Banten Province Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Agency. The inspection involved a boat tour around the sea fence.
Halid emphasized that the issue of the illegally constructed sea fence is a shared responsibility among several ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Agrarian and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), the Ministry of Economy, and the Banten Province Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Agency. “Therefore, coordinated action is needed to determine the next steps,” he explained.
The KKP is currently investigating the entity responsible for constructing the sea fence. Another party previously claimed responsibility, but the investigation is ongoing.
“We will consider all potential reactions. It is clear that the Government is committed to enforcing regulations and upholding the law,” he stated.
Halid confirmed that the KKP has sealed off the sea fence along the northern coast of Tangerang Regency due to its unauthorized construction. The specific dismantling method, whether involving heavy equipment or community participation, is yet to be determined.
Yeka Hendra Fatika, a member of the Indonesian Ombudsman who led the inspection of the sea fence in Tangerang waters, highlighted the significant impact of this structure on public services, particularly the livelihoods of local fishermen. “We aim to ensure that fishing activities can resume normally, as this fence is severely disruptive,” stated Yeka.
He mentioned that thousands of fishermen have suffered financial losses due to the sea fence over the past six months. “The extended travel distance to sea, increased fuel costs, and reduced fishing time have inevitably decreased their income,” explained Yeka.
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