SUITABILITY OF SIBOLGA PURSE SEINE CONSTRUCTION BASED ON GOVERNMENT POLICIES

Abstract

Fish distribution from Sibolga was caught using purse seine. This fishing gear is very popular among fishermen in Sibolga. The main construction with a mesh size < 1 inch is very beneficial for fishermen. The purpose of this report is to determine the types of purse seine operating at PPN Sibolga and to analyze the suitability of purse seine construction based on government policies. The methods used were interviews and observation. Data collection was done by measuring 5 samples. The result is that the type of purse seine that operates at PPN Sibolga consists of 2 types, namely auxis purse seine and tight purse seine. The length of the purse seine construction used is 500 meters with a mesh size of 20-30 mm, while based on KEPMEN KP number 71/2016, the length of the net of 300–600 m must have a mesh size of ≥ 1 inch. The mesh size used by Sibolga fishermen is smaller and does not comply with regulations. Other constructions are stated to be in accordance with the references listed. Keywords Construction, mesh size, purse seine, Sibolga