Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI PEMBERDAYAAN POTENSI MARITIM DI WILAYAH INDONESIA BARAT

This study aims to identify the factors that influence the empowerment of maritime potentials in western Indonesia in order to maintain the sovereignty and integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative method based on a SWOT analysis. Data was collected through literature study, interviews, and focus group discussions (FGD). The results of the study are in the form of identification of factors consisting of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strength factors include fishery potential, marine tourism potential, fisheries management areas, and patrol boats. Weakness factors include limited security equipment, limited fishing equipment, maritime maps that have not been recognized by all countries in the world, and programs that have not been synergized. Opportunity factors include the development of coastal areas, the construction of SKPT, revision of the ship's GT, and the number of beaches that have the potential to be developed. Finally, the threat factors include the presence of foreign fishing boats, foreign owned resorts, waste disposal in Indonesian waters, and the preservation of endangered fish.