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The Impact of Police Vessel Preparedness and Human Resource Competence on the Management of Theft-Related Crimes in the Waters of Batam, Riau Islands Province Mulyana, Trisna; Nugroho, Mohammad Ali; Lelana, Jaka L
Journal of Industrial Engineering & Management Research Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : AGUSPATI Research Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7777/jiemar.v6i3.588

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The Singapore Strait is a strategic and congested shipping lane that directly impacts the increasing maritime activity and crime potential in the Batam waters, particularly theft on board ships. Limited port facilities compel vessels to anchor offshore, creating vulnerabilities that have drawn both national and international concern. Efforts by the Directorate of Water Police (Ditpolair) of the Indonesian National Police’s Air and Water Corps (Korpolairud Baharkam Polri) to address these crimes through patrols in high-risk areas continue to face challenges, especially due to aging patrol vessels and the low competency of human resources stemming from a performance-insensitive personnel development system. This study aims to analyze the influence of police vessel readiness and human resource competence on the handling of theft on board ships, as well as to evaluate relevant policies, strategies, and effective measures. The study population consists of 87 police vessel personnel assigned to the Batam waters, with the sample taken using a total sampling method. Key informants include the Head of Water Patrol Sub-Directorate, Operations Staff, and HR Staff of Korpolairud Baharkam Polri. The research uses a mixed-method approach. The findings reveal that: (1) police vessel readiness has a positive and significant effect on the handling of theft on board ships; (2) human resource competence has a positive and significant effect on the handling of such crimes; (3) both vessel readiness and HR competence simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on the handling of theft on board ships; and (4) the general policy proposed in this study emphasizes optimizing the handling of ship theft through enhanced vessel readiness and HR competence. This policy is translated into three main strategies: first, strengthening inter-agency maritime synergy through joint patrols to overcome limited assets and rising maritime crime threats; second, building logistics and maintenance facilities tailored to the geographical conditions of Batam to ensure operational continuity; and third, increasing personnel training to address technological skill gaps in facing increasingly complex maritime security challenges.
Mapping Indonesia's Maritime Defense Strategy: A Critical Analysis of Enforcement Effectiveness Against Territorial Violations in the North Natuna Sea Suseto, Buddy; Pandjaitan, Manahan Budiarto; Nugroho, Mohammad Ali; Cahyono, Ugik
Maritime Park: Journal of Maritime Technology and Society Volume 5, Issue 1, 2026
Publisher : Department of Ocean Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62012/mp.vi.47507

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This study examines Indonesia’s maritime defense strategy in the North Natuna Sea, focusing on the identification of major threats and the assessment of enforcement effectiveness. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, utilizing interviews, observations, and document analysis, with data analyzed through Miles and Huberman’s model. The findings show that Indonesia applies a layered maritime defense that integrates military power, diplomacy, law enforcement, and community participation. Key threats consist of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, grey zone tactics, unauthorized seabed surveys, and transnational smuggling. Joint operations involving the Navy, the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla), and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries were found to reduce violations, with an estimated Rp774.3 billion in potential state losses prevented between January and May 2025. However, the overall effectiveness remains limited due to constrained naval assets, weak interagency coordination, and regional geopolitical pressures. The study underscores the significance of a multi-actor enforcement approach and recommends the establishment of integrated command centers, modernization of AI-based surveillance systems, and the strengthening of defense diplomacy to reinforce Indonesia’s maritime security posture.