KKP Accelerates Post-Disaster Recovery of Aceh's Fisheries Sector
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is accelerating the recovery of the fisheries sector in Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh, following the flash floods and landslides that occurred in late 2025, through support for marine spatial utilisation regulations and sedimentation management.
The Director of Coastal and Small Islands Spatial Utilisation at the KKP Directorate General of Marine Spatial Planning, Permana Yudiarlem, stated that this support includes the development of the ‘Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih’ (Red and White Fishing Village), accelerating marine spatial utilisation licensing, managing sedimentation, and developing coastal areas to overcome various obstacles faced by fishermen.
“Aceh Besar Regency possesses strategic potential as a centre for fisheries-based economic development; therefore, to accelerate post-disaster development, one of the KKP’s priorities is strengthening regulations for the utilisation of marine and coastal areas,” Permana said in an official KKP statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.
He explained that one of the issues currently faced by fishermen is the shallowing of shipping lanes due to sedimentation following the floods.
This condition, he continued, causes vessels to only be able to enter and exit the harbour during high tide, thereby hindering fishing activities.
To support the recovery of the fisheries sector, he ensured that the KKP is accelerating the issuance of Marine Spatial Utilisation Suitability (KKPRL) permits as the legal basis for marine space utilisation.
Furthermore, he stated that the KKP is also collaborating with various stakeholders in regional development, which includes coastal spatial planning, community empowerment, increasing investment in the marine sector, and strengthening coastal area governance.
The KKP, together with the Aceh Provincial Government, has agreed on a synergy to accelerate the resolution of various marine space issues in Aceh arising from the flash floods and landslides.
The Regent of Aceh Besar, Muharram Idris, expressed hope that the KKP’s support could be realised promptly to smooth fishing activities and encourage the economic recovery of coastal communities.
“Our hope is that these programmes can be implemented immediately so they can improve access for fishermen, facilitate fishing activities, and drive economic growth for coastal communities in Aceh Besar,” said Muharram.