The Minister of Maritime
and Fishery Susi Pudjiastuti felt it necessary to remind the Press in regard to
the coverage of sinking of alien fishermen’s ship doing illegal fishing. In a
press conference in KKP building [8/12] Minister Susi criticized photographer
journalists covering the burning. “Perhaps the angle was not right so it gave
the impression that the burned boat on the waters of Ambalas, Riau islands was
traditional junk of the Banjar tribe of South Kalimantan. It’s really bullying
on us who had worked so hard to do the right thing” Susi told Business News.
Susi said that the boat being sunk could no it be
categorized as small vessel. On the other hand the damage and loss incurred by
illegal fishing by alien ships were enormous. We are giving a deterrent effect
on fish stealers.”
The fishermen in Pangandaran, West Java were who suffered
most by illegal fishing, their catch dropped practically. The local fishermen
at home would surely support Government’s effort to induce shock therapy on
illegal fishers.
After giving deterrent effect, KKP would consider
executing punishment in a different way on illegal fishermen. Perhaps not by
sinking but confiscating the boat. The confiscate boat would be govern to local
fishermen. “Our fishermen on the borders were running short of ships to compete
against fishermen of other countries.”
In a jolly mood. Susi said that to confiscate foreign
boats we are waiting for the President’s
instruction. “Mr. President once said that our stock of fishermen’s boat was
sufficient. If we ran out of boats we will confiscate their boats”
The Minister underscored that the moratorium and putting
deterrent effect in fish stealers was effective. He showed as an example
Thailand who tend to let their fishermen to do illegal fishing in Indonesia
waters now changed their stance. “The Ambassador of Thailand had met me and sad
that their fishermen would not do illegal fishing again”
Susi also explained that Government of Malaysia was
complaint to Indonesia’s moratorium. Malaysia proved their compliance by giving
various instruments for detecting illegal fishermen. “The instrument was alert
so if any Malaysian fishermen entered Indonesia’s waters it will sound alarm.
The Government of Malaysia would not support their citizens becoming thieves”
the cases of Malaysia and Thailand clarified Indonesia’s souverignity over the waters.
MKP stated that their effort did not end with sinking of
3 Vietnamese boats in Anambas. There would be alternative ways like diplomatic
approach, such as in the case of 22 Chinese boats in Arafuru seas. MKP sent a
Note of protest to the Embassy of China in Jakarta in the arrest of 22 boats in
Arafuru waters between Australia and Papua in the Pacific Ocean. “I will
coordinate with our Minister of Foreign Affairs Mrs. Retno for the diplomatic
side of the case”
The notice was a reminder of commitment to the agreement
between Indonesia and China. Detection of 22 China’s boats was like denying
verbal agreement between MKP and the Chinese Ambassador. “Just a letter to
follow up out agreement they will announce it to the fishermen communities. We
have talked about it”.
Official notice would underscored pressures in China to
respect law enforcement, i.e. moratorium in fishermen’s boats. “Without Official
notice, it means nothing.”
KKP was preparing Joint Communique with China on December
13 was chosen because it was commemoration of Nusantara Day. There would be
official announcement from the Government after diplomatic meeting or certain
military ceremony. “The must not ne a lawless sea without traffic signs and
rules”.
Because moratorium, KKP would soon apply fishing quota.
This was in parallel with world convention on Sustainable Fisheries or World
Conference on Stock Assessment Methods fir Sustainable Fisheries. The
regulation was by coloring: red, yellow, green in Indonesian water territories.
Red means KKP was not allowed to issue fishing permit. Secondly the equipment
must be environmentally friendly so as not to damage bio lie at sea. “The Team
we have just set up today [8/12] would inspect violations and enforce law.”
Beside problem with the boat from China, KKP was also
investigating a Malaysian boat that penetrated to the waters of Tanjung BAlai
of the Regency of Asahan, North Sumatra. Some traditional Indonesian boats
being anchored spotted a few Malaysian boats trying to steal fish. The boat
tried to find a way through a “mouse” wharf of Asahan, North Sumatra. MKP
claimed they had conveyed the SMS about the incident. The SMS was conveyed to
the Police. No result so far.”
The North Sumatra Police had taken action to troubleshoot
the problem. The same incident was happening with manokwari I, II and III boats
which was detoured to Papua. This was also thanks to people’s report by sms.
After midnight about one or two o’clock sms stormed the Navy Chief of Staff,
Commander of Armada of the West, and the Police. “People’s participation had
been remarkable They are motivated because we respond to their report. The
Security Team would make people believe. This a good way to eradicate illegal
fishing”
Meanwhile press release of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of RI disclosed that the Sea guard forces of Malaysia of Maritime Zone
3 Limit on December 7 2014 arrested a ship without identity around 43 miles
Southwest of Pangkor island, Perak. The ship carried 32 Indonesian Citizens who
were immigrants without permit and 4 crew. Officers also evident of Rp. Rm.
26,000 in Malaysia Ringgit and Rupiah. They were suspected to sail toward
Indonesia’s territory of illegal route. “Today the 36 Indonesian citizens
including 6 woman and a 1 month old baby were arrested in a Police station of
Manjung, Perak,” the press release was sent to Business News [9/12].
Upon receipt oil report, the Indonesian Ambassador to
Malaysia Herman Prayitno commanded the Protection Team of the Indonesian Embassy
in Kuala Lumpur to see the arrested citizens. On Monday [8/12] the team had met
commander of Malaysian APMM Limit Captain Razak to make sure that the detainees
were in good condition; they had to under go remand period of maximum 14 days.
Capt. Razak stated if the owner of ship and crew were proven to be guilty of
carrying illegal immigrants, based on the Anti Human Traffic and Anti smuggling
Law 2007 the convict might be sued maximum RM 250,000 or maximum 5 years of
imprisonment of both charges simultaneously.
Considering baby’s safety, Ambassador Herman had
commanded the Team to negotiate with the Malaysian authorities that the infant
and mother and a pregnant woman could be set free and be deported to Indonesia
by the Indonesian Embassy. Now the three persons were on the way to Kuala
Lumpur while the rest were still being detained. (SS)
Business News - December 12, 2015
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