IPB University’s Pulang Kampung Lecturers Train Tanjung Luar Fisheries Stakeholders to Overcome Port Waste Problems
IPB University’s Dosen Pulang Kampung (Dospulkam) Team from the Department of Fisheries Resource Utilization (PSP), Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (FPIK) conducted socialization and training of appropriate technology to fisheries stakeholders in the Tanjung Luar Fish Landing Base (PPI) area, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
IPB University lecturers involved consisted of Dr Mustaruddin (Leader), Dr Iin Solihin, Prof Gondo Puspito, and Dr Fis Purwangka. The purpose of this activity is so that fishermen, fish processors/traders, and supporting business actors are able to overcome the increasing problem of waste from fisheries activities. The main agenda was carried out on July 31 and August 1, 2024.
The activity involved partners from the Bangsal Coastal Fishermen Group, the Tanjung Luar Small and Medium Business Empowerment Institute, the Masbagik Youth Group, and elements of the fishing port management.
Dr Mustaruddin, leader of the Dospulkam IPB University team, explained that there were three stages developed in the training and socialization. The three stages are a review of environmentally friendly fishery activities, environmental control and solid waste potential of fishing ports, and innovation of appropriate incinerator technology.
“In the fisheries activity review stage, we explain that fishing followed by landing at the port is the determinant of the emergence of various fisheries economic activities,” he said.
Regarding the port environment, he explained, its control can minimize the risk of pollution to fish quality, reduce waste handling costs, and provide comfort to all business actors at the port.
“The potential for port waste and its dangers will continue to increase when we ignore the cleanliness, order, and handling of waste arising from fisheries activities. Appropriate incinerator innovation can be the solution,” said Dr Mustaruddin.
He further explained that incinerators are advanced technology that can actually be independently cultivated by fisheries stakeholders. Incinerators can be made from leftover materials that are widely available in the community such as used drums, leftover pipes, metal plates, and used heating furnaces.
Dr Mustaruddin said, to produce high heat, the combustion technique is chosen to be fully closed (closed combustion). The enclosing and veined structure of the drum facilitates the development of this technique.
“The closed combustion technique can increase the combustion heat to 800-1200oC. This is very helpful for processing fishery port waste which is usually wet, with lots of fish scraps, net residue, fiber, and plastic packaging,” he said.
According to him, the incinerator can be developed on a small scale, such as fishermen groups, fish trader groups, and grocery stall groups at fishing ports. If it develops, a turbine generator can be installed to produce waste-powered electrical energy that is useful for businesses in PPI Tanjung Luar and the surrounding community. (*/Rz) (IAAS/HRD)
