Class Improvement Strategies for the Binuangeun Fish Landing Base in Lebak Regency, Banten

Abstract

The increase in fishing activities of fishers in the Lebak Regency is facilitated by the Binuangeun Fish Landing Base (PPI). Every year, there is a growth in fish production at PPI Binuangeun. Production from 2015 to 2019 increased by 671 tons (13.55%). This study aims at formulating and determining strategies for improving the PPI Binuangeun class category. A survey approach was used in this study. Samples were taken by purposive sampling. The improvement in PPI class were categorized using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) scoring method. Results showed that the score was 254 with a success value of 251-300, indicating high potential and standards fulfillment. Thus, PPI Binuangeun can be transferred and upgraded to PPP (Coastal Fishery Port). The results of the AHP suggested that the central priority values for the development of PPI Binuangeun include: supply, auction, landing and marketing activities with the priority value of 0.585. Subsequently, another strategy is expanding the port area with score of 0.409. The support of relevant stakeholders for the development of the fishing port is needed to realize the aspirations of the central and local governments.
 Keywords: Fishing activities, AHP, Fish Landing Base, Fish production.

Facility Performance Evaluation at Fish Landing Port (PPI) Binuangeun Banten, Indonesia: What strategies can be applied?

“…Fishing ports play a vital role in a region's economy, especially as centers of economic activity related to the marine fisheries industry [18,19]. The facilities available at ports play an important role in supporting various activities related to the fisheries process [9]. Therefore, it is important to conduct a rigorous evaluation of the utilization rate of these facilities to improve the operational efficiency of fishing ports in accordance with their role in the economic ecosystem.…”

“…The PPI Binuangeun is a type D fishing port in Banten Province [8,9]. This port plays a role in increasing the fishing activities of fishermen around the coast and is the largest PPI in the Lebak Regency, Banten [10].…”

“…In addition, PPI was the most significant contributor to fish production, with monthly achievements of 140 tons and 1,688 tons per year, especially in the southern region of Banten Province, compared to PPI Cibareno, PPI Bayah, PPI Panyaungan, PPI Citarete, PPI Cimandiri, and PPI Sukahujan. [9,11] Based on the findings of a preliminary study conducted in June 2023, there are strong indications that the utilization of facilities in the PPI Binuangeun is still below the optimal capacity (under capacity). This condition is reflected in the number of facilities that have not been fully utilized.…”

“…This is due to the lack of standardized loading docks, as well as the suboptimal condition of facilities to fulfill needs such as fuel oil (BBM), ice, and clean water. The availability and adequacy of these supplies have the potential to affect the effectiveness and efficiency of fishing operations, which in turn has implications for increasing the productivity of fishermen in catching fish [9,12,14]…”

Development of web-based administration system for Mandeh Pasir Fisherman Group, Marunggi Village, Pariaman City

“…In the process of cultivating and capturing networks, there are obstacles, but this Fisherman Group has problems related to marketing (Nasution et al, 2022). Marketing carried out by Fisherman Group is still classified as conventional which relies on mobile phones (Noor et al, 2022). And there are also cultivated products, and their catch is handed over to the shelter or sold directly to traditional markets (Anshari & Afriansyah, 2022).…”