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Marine Waste Supply Management in Fishing Vessel Activities: A Study at the Nizam Zachman Ocean Fishing Port, Jakarta, Indonesia
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A study of medium-sized fishing boats in Jakarta found that most don't have systems to manage their trash and often dump plastic wrappers, bottles, and containers straight into the ocean instead of bringing it back to port. This matters because that plastic waste breaks down into microplastics that can end up in the seafood we eat—and the researchers say better port facilities, stricter rules, and incentives like reduced docking fees could help fix the problem.
This study examines the potential waste generation from medium-scale fishing vessels (30-100 GT) operating at the Nizam Zachman Ocean Fishing Port (PPSNZ) in Jakarta Bay and analyzes existing practices and regulatory gaps in marine waste management.The results indicate that provisioning activities are the primary source of plastic-based waste, including wrappers, bottles, and containers.The findings revealed that most vessels lacked onboard waste-handling systems and failed to return waste to port facilities, thereby contributing to unmonitored marine debris in coastal waters.Moreover, the regulatory framework for vessel waste management in Indonesia was fragmented and did not adequately address the operations of medium-scale vessels.Inadequate infrastructure, limited enforcement capacity, and low environmental awareness among crew members further hindered compliance.This study highlights the urgent need for vessel-specific waste return policies, the adoption of digital reporting systems, and the provision of adequate port reception facilities.It also emphasizes the importance of incentive-based compliance mechanisms, such as reduced port fees for vessels that return waste, and underscores the broader need to strengthen port governance in order to support a more inclusive marine waste management system aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 14).
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