Joint officers clear illegal vessels on Untung Jawa Island coast

Joint personnel from the Untung Jawa Island Urban Village, South Thousand Islands District, together with related agencies, have taken action against residents’ boats moored in inappropriate locations. The move was taken to maintain order in the coastal area and support the safety of shipping activities in the region. The operation involved a combined team comprising Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) officers from Untung Jawa Island Urban Village, Public Infrastructure and Facilities (PPSU) personnel, representatives from the Transport Agency, and representatives from the Food Security, Marine and Agriculture (KPKP) Sub-agency. The enforcement was carried out as an effort to ensure orderly placement of residents’ vessels and to keep the coastal area and public facilities properly arranged. According to field observations, there were five boats not in their proper places. We, together with the relevant elements, carried out persuasive rearrangement and relocation so that the coastal area remains orderly and community activities can run safely and comfortably. Officers also moved a vessel that was previously in front of SDN Pulau Untung Jawa 01 to the docking area at a site belonging to the Transport Agency. We appreciate the cooperation of all parties, including the boat owners who were cooperative during the arrangement process. This activity will continue to be carried out periodically to maintain order in the coastal environment of Untung Jawa Island. On the same occasion, a member of the Satpol PP Task Force for Untung Jawa Island Urban Village revealed that the operation emphasised a humane approach and intensive coordination with the boat owners. We conducted data collection, issued appeals, and accompanied the boat relocation process to ensure it was orderly and smooth. Alhamdulillah, the entire process was carried out well thanks to community support and cross-agency collaboration.