Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) Sakti Wahyu Trenggono\nhas explained the impact of geopolitics on the fisheries conditions in\nIndonesia. Trenggono stated that the conflict in the Middle East affects\nthe use of fuel oil (BBM) for fishermen.<\/p>\n
This was conveyed by Trenggono during a Working Meeting with\nCommission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), at the\nParliamentary Complex, Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (7\/4\/2026).\nTrenggono mentioned that the MMAF is anticipating all potential impacts\nfrom the US-Israel conflict with Iran.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we know, global geopolitical dynamics, I think everyone is aware,\nhave a significant impact, including on the Ministry of Marine Affairs\nand Fisheries. One of them is the issue of fuel oil usage for fishermen,\nwho still rely 100% on fuel oil to this day,\u201d said Trenggono during the\nmeeting.<\/p>\n
He discussed the potential decline in export volumes and the\ncompetitiveness of Indonesian fishery products in the global market.\nTrenggono stated that distribution prices are also affected by the\nconflict.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen, prices due to distribution are still influenced, so the supply\nchain of fishery products could potentially lead to a decline in export\nvolumes and a decrease in the competitiveness of Indonesian fishery\nproducts in the global market,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Trenggono then touched on the \u2018Godzilla\u2019 El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon during\nthe period from April to October 2026. He stated that this extreme\nweather condition needs to be anticipated.<\/p>\n
\u201cBased on a study by the National Research and Innovation Agency\n(BRIN), Indonesia is projected to face the Godzilla El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon,\nmarked by extreme climate anomalies from April to October 2026,\u201d said\nTrenggono.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis situation presents two inseparable sides: challenges that must\nbe wary of and opportunities that need to be carefully utilised,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n
He mentioned that the \u2018Godzilla\u2019 El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon is prone to\ndamaging marine coastal ecosystems. This extreme weather could also\nincrease the risk of disease outbreaks in aquaculture communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd it could accelerate the degradation of blue carbon ecosystems,\nultimately leading to a significant increase in carbon emissions,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n
Trenggono then explained the achievements of the MMAF in 2025.\nTrenggono stated that production reached 26.25 million tonnes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe performance of the national marine and fisheries sector\ncontinues to show well-maintained production and export achievements.\nAmong them, Indonesia\u2019s marine and fisheries production has consistently\nincreased with an average growth of around 3.8%,\u201d said Trenggono.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2025, production reached 26.25 million tonnes, the highest\nachievement, consisting of 11.65 million tonnes of seaweed, 7.85 million\ntonnes of capture fisheries, and 6.75 million tonnes of aquaculture,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/trenggono-reveals-geopolitical-impact-on-fishermens-fuel-to-exports-1775609603", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }