Analysis of the Welfare Level of Gillnet Fisherman in the Nusantara Fishery Port Palabuhanratu, Sukabumi

Abstract

The condition of natural resources, especially in the field of fisheries, which is very abundant, does not guarantee the economic life of the community is prosperous. This is supported by previous research that discusses the problems of the economic life of the fishing community in Palabuhanratu which is still below the poverty line, especially traditional fishermen and laborers. This study aims to analyze the welfare level of gillnets Fisherman in the Nusantara Fisheries Port, Palabuhanratu, Sukabumi. This research was conducted from Februari 2022 to June 2022. The method used is a descriptive method with a case study approach. Welfare level is analyzed using qualititative data and primary data that is scored on welfare indicators according to the modified Central Statistics Agency (2015). Data collection using questionnaires and documentation techniques. The sampling technique used in this research is the census. Technique census sampling is using the entire population to be used with total of 24 respondents. The results showed that the average score of the welfare level of drift gillnet fishermen in Palabuhanratu, Sukabumi was 2.27, which means that it belongs to the moderate level of welfare. The most influential factor in the level of fishermen's welfare is income. The income of fishermen is not stable due to the uncertain number of catches, extreme weather, irrelevant fishing gear and fishermen still relying on ship owners. Fishermen must have a side income in order to increase income to fulfill their daily needs. Besides that, there needs to be a government institution that is able to fight for fishermen in obtaining capital and reactivate existing cooperatives.