Towards 2024: Building Indonesia’s Maritime Future (Part II – End)
Towards 2024: Building Indonesia’s Maritime Future (Part II – End)
THE EXISTENCE of rat ports in Indonesia is the main focus of attention. As the largest archipelagic country in the world, Indonesia really needs adequate port infrastructure to support connectivity and economic activities.
However, rat ports, which do not meet national and international standards, are a serious concern because of their potential as places for various illegal activities, such as smuggling and human trafficking.
The presence of rat ports creates gaps in maritime management, threatens national security, and harms the country’s economic activities.
The existence of a rat harbor
The impact of the existence of a rat port is very significant in the context of effective maritime management. Apart from presenting a threat to national security, these ports can also harm the country’s economic activities.
The threat of smuggling and human trafficking in rat ports does not only reflect a serious impact on Indonesia’s image at the international level. But it also worsens local economic conditions.
So to overcome this problem, the government needs to be actively involved in efforts to eradicate harbor rats.
This approach includes strengthening oversight, enhancing security, and firm enforcement against violations at these ports.
In addition, preventive measures, such as improving infrastructure and training security personnel, must also be implemented to prevent potential illegal activities. Effectively dealing with the rat harbor problem will provide multiple benefits for Indonesia.
Apart from protecting security and sovereignty in maritime areas, this will also strengthen the foundation for sustainable economic growth.
Cooperation between the government, maritime authorities and other related parties is key in creating a port system that is safe, efficient and in accordance with international standards.
As an archipelagic country, Indonesia has great potential to achieve success in the maritime sector, and overcoming the rat harbor problem is an important step in achieving this potential.
To overcome the problem of rat harbors in Indonesia, a series of integrated and sustainable solutions are needed.
First, strengthening supervision and law enforcement around the rat port area must be a top priority.
Second, significant investments need to be made in improving the overall port infrastructure. The construction of port facilities that meet national and international standards will help reduce the attraction of harbor rats.
Indonesian Maritime economic potential
Indonesia’s maritime economic potential plays a key role in realizing sustainable economic growth.
With the economic value of the maritime sector reaching 1,338 billion US dollars per year, Indonesia is not only a major player on the global economic map, but also has a golden opportunity to create more than 45 million new jobs.
To achieve maximum results from this extraordinary potential, concrete steps are needed that can open the door to a brighter future.
The importance of optimizing maritime economic potential does not only focus on the direct economic benefits that can be generated. Along with that, its positive impact can also shine a light on all national development.
By maximally engaging in this sector, Indonesia has the opportunity to create a significant number of jobs, reduce the unemployment rate, and spur overall economic growth.
Greater investment in the maritime sector is a key factor that can provide additional impetus to infrastructure development.
The development of maritime infrastructure, including modern ports, efficient sea transportation facilities and other supporting facilities, will open up new opportunities for connectivity and trade.
Along with that, developing human resources in the maritime sector is another strategic step.
Education and training focused on maritime expertise will create a workforce that is not only skilled, but also ready to compete on the global stage.
With this holistic approach, Indonesia can create a strong and competitive maritime economic future.
Hope 2024
Thus, 2024 is expected to be a milestone for the Indonesian maritime sector, where various challenges and problems can be overcome, and economic potential can be optimized to achieve a higher level of prosperity.
The hope is that the implementation of concrete steps in dealing with crucial issues such as the completion of the Continental Shelf, sea sand exports, and the existence of rat ports can be successful, bringing positive impacts nationally and internationally.
At the same time, it is also hoped that the completion of the Indonesian Continental Shelf will be realized as proof of commitment
serious about international law.
With cross-sector collaboration and support from scientists and maritime researchers, it is hoped that the continental shelf boundary can be set up to 350 miles from the coastline, strengthening Indonesia’s sovereignty and security.
Then the hope is that sea sand exports can be managed wisely, at least minimizing the ecological impact and mitigating potential geopolitical conflicts with partner countries, especially Singapore.
Constant evaluation and in-depth study, it is hoped that the government can take sustainable steps in managing sea sand dredging practices.
It is hoped that careful diplomacy and dialogue between countries can maintain good relations and prevent potential border conflicts.
By increasing investment, developing human resources and improving maritime infrastructure, it is hoped that this sector can make a maximum contribution to national economic growth.
It is hoped that joint efforts between the government, the private sector and society can create new jobs, reduce the unemployment rate and stimulate overall economic growth.
By making maritime economic potential the main focus, Indonesia can look to a brighter and more sustainable future, having a positive impact not only on the maritime sector itself, but also on national development as a whole.
