UNAIR NEWS– “We have long turned our backs from the oceans, seas, straits and bays.So, starting today, we will restore the glory of our ancestors as brave sailors.” That was the piece of President Jokowi’s inaugural speech before MPR and DPR members on Monday, October 10, 2014, precisely after being sworn in as president.Since the maritime concept was echoed, the government gave more attention to the maritime sector.
After four years of his administration, various maritime policies come to fruition.For example, the policy of sinking foreign vessels proven for stealing in Indonesian waters.The effect showed Indonesian fisheries production increases year by year.
However, maritime policies and concepts also have their challenges.They bring positive results but on the other hand, improvements are needed in several sectors.
So, what about other potential maritime sectors?What are the challenges ahead?What is the true impact of the concept of Indonesia as the global maritime axis?
Discussing the maritime potential, 51¶¯Âþ through Information and Public Relations Center (PIH) held Professors™ Innovation Exposition in Kahuripan Room 300, Management Office of UNAIR, Campus C. The theme “Utilizing Maritime Wealth in Realizing Indonesian People’s Welfare” was chosen for the discussion on Thursday, September 13.
Head of PIH UNAIR Dr.Suko Widodo said that the concept of maritime as the future of Indonesian people had indeed emerged a long time ago.Thus, a discussion was needed as an effort to realize the vision together.
“I admire one of the figures such as Gus Dur who had also promote the concept of maritime policy.Discussions related to this is very important.Because Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country in the world.That is the potential, “he said.
Dr.Suko added, in this Professor’s Innovation Exposition, three experts from three different fields were presented, Prof.Ir.Moch.Amin Alamsjah, M.Si., Ph.D., professor of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine (FPK);Prof.Dr.Dian Agustia, Dra., Ak., M.Si., CMA., CA., professor of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB);and Prof.Dr.Musta’in Mashud, Drs., M.Sc., professor of Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP).The professors™ discussion was moderated by Annur Ahadi Abdillah, S.Pi., M.Si.
The Professor’s Innovation Exposition was attended by participants from various elements such as from the Navy (AL), government institutions, academics, and the general public.
Insights from Three Professors
Prof.Dian in the first presentation explained the importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in utilizing resources in economic practices, especially in the maritime field.Because, it often causes problems, especially those related to ecosystems.The rapid technological development in industrial revolution 4.0.For example, was estimated to bring extinction of yellow fin tuna in the sea in the next five to ten years.
These prediction arise after excessive exploitation of yellowfin tuna due to its high economic value.Therefore, according to Prof.Dian, the concept of three P is needed in economic activities,public, place,Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý±è±ô²¹²Ô±ð³Ù.ÌýThey mean that economic activities must also pay attention to the social values ‹‹of the community (public), company (place), and ecosystem or environment (planetÌý).
“That is why accountability and transparency of economic activities are needed in the financial statements of a company,” she said.
In response to the statement of Prof.Dian, Sociology expert Prof.Mustain highlighted the field of fisherman sociology.In the last ten years, fisherman households in Indonesia have continued to decline.From the 1.6 million heads of families (KK), there are only 800 thousand families.It happens due to several factors.
Some of them are caused by exploitation from other countries, both legal and illegal.Next, the lack of income and the high risk at sea.Then, the rampantillegal fishingusing larger ships.And finally, sophisticated technology also makes traditional fishermen more difficult to get fish in the sea.
Meanwhile, from the maritime field, Prof.Amin Alamsjah stated that there are three great potentials possessed by Indonesia.The three potentials are the production of tuna, shrimp and seaweed.For tuna and shrimp production, there has been a decline in the last three years.
Indonesia is the country that produces the largest seaweed in the world.However, 80 percent of production is as raw material.Innovation is needed so Indonesia’s export products are boosted in a more useful form.
There are six strategic proposals suggested by Prof.Amin.One of them is the transfer of technology carried out for all sides for simple levels orbasic science,middle science, andsciencetechnology.
“All must move together.Industry and medicine must also be engaged in technology.The government in this case must be able to command.Cooperation with universities, research centers, as well as industries, “said Prof.Amin.
Author: Fenoria Rifa’i Ferry
