We already performed socializing on cantrang ban, so there is no excuse for them to use cantrang
Jakarta – The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has actually pledged to enforce legal sanction versus those utilizing “cantrang” fishing equipment in the Indonesian waters to ensure the application of sustainable fishing.
” We can ensure that fishing vessels with cantrang are run ilegally.
Adin kept in mind that the restriction on cantrang fishing equipment is specified in the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Guideline no. 18/2020
Cantrang is a sort of Danish seine net, a fishing instrument determined as unsustainable and not environmentally friendly.
The ministry has actually carried out socializing of the policy, and help with anglers to replace their fishing gears with more environmental friendly tools.
Adin has actually contacted ship owners and operators to abide by the regulation.
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” We currently carried out socializing on cantrang ban, so there is no reason for them to utilize cantrang,” he mentioned.
The ministry has actually recently performed socialization on quantifiable fishing in Tegal and Pati, Central Java.
At the event, the ministry’s Director of Marine Resource Monitoring Drama Panca Putra noted that legal measures would be enforced to owners as well as operators of fishing vessel using cantrang fishing equipment.
” We also warn ship owners. We will take stern steps not only versus the operators however likewise owners of the ships. Violation on cantrang ban would be charged with the criminal code and the law on cash laundering,” he said.
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