Indonesia is a maritime country located on the equator. Indonesia is a tropical country that is always exposed to sunlight throughout the year. It is not surprising that Indonesia has various species that can grow in it.
In the fishing sector, Indonesia has various types of biota that grow and reproduce in Indonesian waters. Each species has its own way of life and habitat. With these different ways of life and habitats, the tools used for fishing become varied.
The variation in fishing gear causes a variety of ships to be used for fishing. This variation is intended to optimize the catch that is targeted.
Here are 6 types of ships used for fishing in Indonesian waters according to their fishing gear:
- Purse Sein fishing vessel
This ship has a carrying capacity of 30 to 600 gross tonnage (GT) with a crew of 20 to 35 people. Some ring net fishing vessels operate using two ships or the assistance of other small boats to spread the net. The ring net fishing vessel has a power block as a machine to help lift the net.
- Trawl fishing vessel
This ship is less than 300 gross tonnage, and generally has a working deck at the stern of the ship.
- Lift net fishing vessel
The equipment attached to this vessel includes lights along the sides of the ship. These lights are used during fishing activities to attract fish.
- Gillnet fishing vessel
Gillnet fishing vessels operated in Indonesia are generally less than 30 gross tonnage. This ship is usually manned by 7 to 12 crew members. Gillnet fishing vessels in Indonesia generally have a steering room at the rear, which also functions as an accommodation space.
- Pole and line fishing vessel
Generally, it has a capacity of 10 to 80 gross tonnage with a crew of 15 to 30 people. The stern is used as the accommodation space, while the bow is used for fishing.
- Longline fishing vessel
The carrying capacity of longline fishing vessels in Indonesia is generally less than 30 gross tonnage with 10 to 25 crew members. The equipment carried by the ship includes line pullers, line regulators, and line throwers. The ship’s operational time at sea is 10 to 15 days.
Those are the 6 types of ships commonly used for fishing activities in Indonesian waters based on their fishing gear.