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Enhancing Maritime Safety Awareness Through Simulation-Based Training for Fishermen in Raam Island Gumelar, Fajar; Sumarta, Ryan Puby; Muhammad, Fadel; Filemon, Filemon; Ikbal, Iqdam Mukaddim
Community Development Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Community Development Journal
Publisher : Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v9i2.7377

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Maritime accidents in small-scale coastal communities are often caused by low awareness and limited knowledge of safety practices among traditional fishermen. Pulau Raam, located in Southwest Papua, is one such community where most fishermen have never received formal maritime safety training. This community service program aimed to improve fishermen’s safety knowledge and preparedness through a structured educational intervention. The method applied combined theoretical instruction, practical simulation, and provision of safety equipment. The participants consisted of 30 traditional fishermen who rely on small long boats for daily activities. The intervention began with introductory sessions that introduced the importance of life-saving equipment and safe behavior at sea. This was followed by hands-on simulations involving the correct use of life jackets, identification of dangerous weather, and basic emergency response. To assess the effectiveness of the program, a pre-test and post-test were administered to all participants. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in knowledge, with post-test scores increasing from a mean of 48.5 to 83.7 (p < 0.05). Additionally, the provision of life jackets supported the immediate application of learned safety practices. This program demonstrates that combining localized education, practical skill-building, and equipment access can substantially enhance safety awareness and behavior among fishermen. It offers a replicable model for other coastal communities in Indonesia with similar challenges. Further efforts should include community mentoring and institutional collaboration to sustain safety practices in the long term.
Strengthening Maritime Safety Culture through Community Counseling in Tambrauw Regency Ryan Puby Sumarta; Fajar Gumelar; Fadel Muhammad; Filemon Filemon; Iqdam Mukaddim Ikbal
Community Development Journal Vol 10 No 2 (2026): Community Development Journal
Publisher : Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/cdj.v10i2.8604

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Maritime transportation is essential for mobility, fisheries, and goods distribution in remote coastal regions; however, reliance on small vessels is often accompanied by limited safety knowledge and inconsistent application of basic precautions. This community service program aimed to strengthen maritime safety knowledge and awareness among maritime actors in Tambrauw Regency, Southwest Papua, Indonesia. A one-group pretest-posttest intervention was conducted on 9-10 December 2025 with 22 participants, including traditional fishermen, motorboat operators, coastal residents, community leaders, and officers of the Tambrauw Regency Transportation Agency. The program combined structured counseling, interactive discussion, practical demonstrations of life-jacket use, recognition of navigation signs, basic emergency-response procedures, and information on formal maritime training opportunities. Knowledge was assessed using a 20-item multiple-choice test administered before and after the activity. The mean score increased from 45.0 (SD 7.15) to 80.0 (SD 5.28), representing a 35-point gain. Knowledge-category distributions shifted from 77% low and 23% moderate at baseline to 73% high and 27% moderate after the program. A paired-samples t-test showed a statistically significant pretest-posttest difference, t(21) = -26.22, p < .001. These findings indicate a substantial immediate improvement in measured maritime safety knowledge following the intervention. However, the single-group design, absence of a comparison group, unreported validity and reliability coefficients, and lack of behavioral follow-up limit inferences about causality and long-term effects. Periodic refresher training, practical drills, consistent use of safety equipment, and continued coordination with local authorities are recommended to support sustained maritime safety practices and preparedness for routine voyages and emergency situations