MARITIMEPOSTS.COM- The Harbour Master in a fishing port is not only responsible for the safety and security of fishing vessel operations, but also supports the continuity of fishing businesses and the enforcement of fisheries regulations at the fishing port. On Thursday, 31 July 2025, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries appointed 30 new harbour…
maritimeposts.com/ – The blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) industry plays a significant role in the global seafood market, particularly in Southeast Asia and the United States. As a high-value seafood product, the industry supports thousands of small-scale fishers while contributing significantly to export revenues. However, challenges such as sustainability, regulatory changes, and climate-related threats continue…
Her legacy is not simply about sunken ships or viral slogans. It is about proving that bold governance can defend natural resources while empowering ordinary citizens. maritimeposts.com/ – For decades, Indonesia—an archipelagic nation stretching across more than 17,000 islands—lived with a paradox. Though the sea defined its geography, identity, and history, national development often seemed…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Jakarta, September 25, 2025 – Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia together with the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (SBMI) officially reported alleged human rights violations and human trafficking crimes to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM). The report concerns the exploitation and abuse of eight crew members (ABK) on the fishing vessels…
maritimeposts.com/ – Hasanuddin University (Unhas), through its Faculty of Vocational Studies, plays a vital role in organizing The 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS) 2025, which carries the theme “Harnessing Remote Sensing for Global Sustainability, Resilience, and Technology Innovation.” This prestigious conference is organized by the Indonesian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS/MAPIN) in collaboration…
maritimeposts.com/ – The Regional Media Conference (RMC) 2025 was officially opened at Bikin-Bikin Creative Hub – KabarMakassar Editorial Office, Nipah Park, Makassar, on Monday, March 24, 2025. With the theme “Equality and Sustainability in Eastern Indonesia through Strengthening Civil Rights and the Role of Media,” the conference aims to enhance public access to credible and…
maritimeposts.com/ – Did you know that aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector in the world? This is because seafood is one of the rare types of food that is highly beneficial to humans while also being easily scalable in production. With the help of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and microscopic fungi, almost…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – A simple conversation with a senior colleague—an alumnus of Hasanuddin University—this afternoon in a corner of Gowa Regency opened a long corridor of reflection on the economic history of the Sulawesi peninsula. Let us call it a caccarita amid the vibrant atmosphere of PSBM gatherings—meetings of Bugis-Makassar merchants in the beloved city of…
Prof. Morten Peter Meldal is a Danish chemist and professor at the University of Copenhagen, where he also serves as Head of the Center for Evolutionary Biology. He was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering contribution to the development of click chemistry, a revolutionary concept that has transformed how chemists build…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – For decades, much of Indonesia’s marine wealth was plundered by large vessels owned by corporations operating illegally. Many of these ships lacked proper permits and used prohibited fishing gear. Most of them were formerly foreign vessels or originally foreign-owned ships that had been reflagged as Indonesian, with ownership transferred to Indonesian legal…
maritimeposts.com/ – Towards the end of 2025, Sumatera experienced one of its most devastating floods in recent memory, as relentless rainfall and overflowing rivers submerged extensive coastal and inland areas. The catastrophe left communities grappling with damaged infrastructure, displaced residents, and interrupted livelihoods, while massive amounts of sediments, nutrients, and pollutants were carried into adjacent…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Hasanuddin University is strengthening its direction of international collaboration in global health and human resource capacity development through a strategic meeting with the United States Ambassador to Indonesia, Peter M. Haymond. The meeting, which served as a forum to deepen cooperation based on strategic needs and long-term impact, took place at the Stanford…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – The Halalbihalal gathering held by the Marine Science Alumni Association (ISLA) of Hasanuddin University at Boska Coffee became a moment to explore the experiences and journeys of Marine Science alumni who have made their mark across various “bays” of knowledge exploration. Behind the hustle and bustle of the oil and gas industry—filled with…
maritimeposts.com/ – Gabriel García Márquez—affectionately known as Gabo—was a towering figure in world literature. A Colombian novelist, journalist, and short-story writer, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. His works transformed global perceptions of Latin America through the powerful blend of myth, memory, and reality known as…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM— The 26th Bugis Makassar Entrepreneurs Meeting (PSBM XXVI) in 2026, initiated by the South Sulawesi Family Association (KKSS), is scheduled to take place on March 25–26, 2026, in Makassar, South Sulawesi. The event will be centered at Hotel Claro Makassar and will feature a series of strategic agendas, ranging from strengthening social ties and…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming for several reasons: Rising Sea Levels: As a vast archipelago with over 17,000 islands, Indonesia faces significant threats from rising sea levels caused by climate change. Coastal areas, including major cities like Jakarta, are at risk of flooding, and many low-lying islands may…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – The Founder of maritime consulting organization Ocean Solutions Indonesia (OSI), M. Zulficar Mochtar, shares his key perspectives on the true substance and proper implementation of the Blue Economy concept in the maritime sector. Speaking to MARITIMEPOSTS.COM, the former Director General of Capture Fisheries at Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (2019–2020) expressed…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM– The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) reported that the value of fisheries exports from the beginning of the year up to the period leading to Eid reached USD 983,147,052.32, or approximately IDR 16.7 trillion. “Up to the temporary suspension of goods transportation on March 13, our system recorded that fish exports to…
MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – The coastal waters of Oman are teeming with marine biodiversity, and groupers stand out as one of the most ecologically and commercially valuable fish families in the region. Based on Groupers of the World: A Field and Market Guide, approximately 41 species of grouper inhabit Omani waters. Given that only 157 grouper species…
maritimeposts.com/ – In 1992, a cargo ship carrying bath toys encountered a powerful storm in the North Pacific. During the chaos, several shipping containers were swept overboard, releasing approximately 28,000 rubber ducks and other plastic toys into the ocean. Rather than sticking together, these ducks dispersed across the globe, washing up on shores far and…
