Gubernur Siapkan Revolusi Konektivitas Laut Papua, Warga Ditargetkan Bisa Antarwilayah dalam Satu Hari Governor Prepares Papua's Sea Connectivity Revolution, Residents Targeted to Travel Between Regions in One Day
Pemerintah Provinsi Papua terus mempercepat pembangunan sistem transportasi laut terpadu guna membuka konektivitas antardaerah, menekan biaya logistik, serta mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi masyarakat pesisir. The Papua Provincial Government continues to accelerate the development of an integrated sea transportation system to open interregional connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and encourage economic growth among coastal communities.
BATAM – The Papua Provincial Government continues to accelerate the development of an integrated sea transportation system to open interregional connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and encourage economic growth among coastal communities.
This commitment was reaffirmed by Papua Governor Matius D. Fakhiri during a working visit to Batam City, Riau Islands Province, on Sunday, July 5, 2026, to study the development of sea transportation fleets that will be implemented in Papua.
Before visiting Batam, Governor Fakhiri also observed activities at the Fishery Port in Padang, West Sumatra, as a reference for developing an integrated fishery port area at Depapre Port in Jayapura Regency.
"We are grateful that Papua has Depapre Port. Going forward, we want to transform the face of this port into an integrated fishery area supported by processing industries so that the community's production can have higher added value," Fakhiri said.
According to him, port development should not only function as a docking facility for vessels but must also become a center of economic growth capable of connecting the fisheries sector, processing industry, distribution, and exports.
In addition to port development, the Papua Provincial Government is also preparing a sea transportation system that can connect all coastal areas in Papua more quickly and affordably.
"We want to build sea connectivity starting from Jayapura Regency, Yapen Islands, Biak, and other coastal areas, including regions connected through the Mamberamo River. Most of our regencies are located along the coast and have ports that must be interconnected," Fakhiri said.
He explained that the fleet being prepared consists of both large-capacity vessels and fast boats, which are expected to shorten travel time between regions.
The target is for residents to be able to travel to Jayapura City and other economic centers within just one day.
"With fast and affordable transportation, people can bring agricultural, plantation, fishery, and handicraft products from villages to be marketed in the city. The government will also prepare a subsidy scheme so that transportation costs remain affordable for the community," he said.
Fakhiri added that improved sea connectivity would also strengthen the tourism sector and open export opportunities for various leading Papuan commodities.
"We want tourists to come and enjoy Papua's beauty while also bringing home Papua's leading products. In the future, we hope Papuan products can penetrate export markets, providing greater economic value for the community," he said.
In the future, the sea transportation network will not only connect areas within Papua Province but will also be linked to neighboring provinces such as Central Papua, West Papua, and Southwest Papua.
"The Papua Provincial Government will continue to build sea transportation facilities and infrastructure so that all Papuan communities can be connected in a short time. This is the foundation for equitable development and economic growth in Papua," he said. ***
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