The Access of M-Fisherman Smart Service in South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Abstract

Tanah Laut District is the only regency in South Kalimantan that has been assisted by M-Nelayan Pintar cars. This study aims to analyze the mechanism of information access by fishermen groups in South Kalimantan through the services of M-Fisherman Smart. The study used a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through in-depth interview method and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The results showed that the mechanism of access of M-Fisherman Smart car service consists of five stages, namely request of service from fisherman group through village head; the Village Head contacts the DKPP, the Fishing Capture field to request the desired services; M-Fisherman Smart service operators come to the villages requesting services; the operator performs the service process; the service is completed, one example of service output is the fisherman accepts the fishing card. The M-Fishermen Smart services in some areas in South Kalimantan cannot be used as a medium to access the information, the facilities for fishermen administration, and learning media in increasing the knowledge and skills of fishers. To take the advantages of the M-Fishermen Smart’s service for all areas in South Kalimantan, especially in Tanah Laut Regency, the local governments need to be pro-active in mobile fishermen operations to reach all areas in South Kalimantan.