Optimising Sea Grape Cultivation, Pelayaran Bahtera Adhiguna Partners with BRIN

PT Pelayaran Bahtera Adhiguna (BAg) is collaborating with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to support the economic sustainability of fishermen around the Tanjung Jati B Power Plant (PLTU TJB). This partnership focuses on improving efficiency and optimising sea grape cultivation in the Pailus Beach area, Jepara. The event, held on 15–16 April 2026, was a technical discussion and further planning agenda for sea grape cultivation involving two fishermen groups in BAg’s operational waters. The programme is designed not only to increase cultivation productivity but also to serve as an alternative income source for fishermen, particularly during the east wind season when sea activities are limited. Researchers and engineering experts from BRIN, including Dasep Hasbullah, shared experiences and knowledge on efficient and weather-adaptive sea grape cultivation techniques. The discussion was interactive, featuring direct consultations with fishermen and evaluations of previous cultivation practices. According to Dasep, sea grapes have significant economic potential if managed with a scientific approach and appropriate cultivation systems. “Sea grapes are a high-value economic commodity with continuously increasing market demand. With the right cultivation techniques and good environmental management, productivity can be maintained even in the face of weather changes,” Dasep stated in his remarks on Monday, 20 April 2026. Through this collaboration, BRIN provides research-based assistance from selecting superior seeds, efficient cultivation techniques, water quality management, to optimal harvesting strategies. This approach is expected to increase production yields while minimising harvest failure risks. BAg’s Corporate Secretary, Aditya Yudanto, stated that this cooperation is a strategic step in delivering programmes with real impact for coastal communities, especially in the operational area of BAg’s Tanjung Jati Branch, Jepara. “Through this collaboration, we aim to ensure that the community not only gains economic benefits but also capacity building through knowledge and technology transfer, while building harmonious relations between the company and fishermen,” Aditya said. In addition to strengthening fishermen’s capacity, the programme also aims to maintain harmony between coastal community activities and BAg’s shipping operations, creating safe, orderly, and mutually supportive waters.