Management of small-scale fisheries and their issues: Case study in Sibolga, North Sumatera, Indonesia

Abstract

Small-scale fisheries dominate the fishing industry in Indonesia, and more than 90% of Indonesia’s fishing vessel is estimated to be less than 30 GT. Small-scale fisheries issues could vary by region in Indonesia, based on their characteristics, so the government requires different and effective fisheries development programs and initiatives. Sibolga, North Sumatera, is a fisheries centre in Indonesia where small-scale fishers and industrial fishing vessels co-exist in the same port. For instance, the issues and management strategies addressed have to be approached in several different ways to develop sustainability. The purpose of this research is to examine the management of small-scale fisheries and their issues in the study area. The study was carried out in 2019. Primary and secondary data were used for this analysis. The analysis of data used a qualitative approach. Social and structural aspects should be discussed in the management of small-scale fisheries. Regulations are expected to raise the economic rents of small-scale fishing activities and, on the other hand, to apply a resource tax to small-scale fishermen adapted to current social and institutional conditions.