The Success of the Bakamla Patrol Ship Weapon In Creating Maritime Security In The North Natuna Sea

Yudhawira Bhaskara Sembiring (Maritime Security Programe/Faculty of National Security, Republic of Indonesia Defense University)
Desi Albert Mamahit (Maritime Security Programe/Faculty of National Security, Republic of Indonesia Defense University)
Budiman Djoko Said (Maritime Security Programe/Faculty of National Security, Republic of Indonesia Defense University)
Pujo Widodo (Maritime Security Programe/Faculty of National Security, Republic of Indonesia Defense University)
Herlina Juni Risma Saragih (Maritime Security Programe/Faculty of National Security, Republic of Indonesia Defense University)
Panji Suwarno (Maritime Security Programe/Faculty of National Security, Republic of Indonesia Defense University)

International Journal of Humanities Education and Social Sciences
Vol 2 No 5 (2023): IJHESS-APRIL 2023

The Indonesian Coast Guard's use of firearms in the North Natuna Sea, an area designated as a high-priority zone by the Indonesian government due to high levels of traffic and maritime threats. In August 2020, the Indonesian Defense Minister authorized the Coast Guard to use 5.56 mm, 12.7 mm, and 30 mm caliber guns to secure the sea, which has raised questions about its potential impact on maritime security. The study examines the effectiveness of these weapons on Bakamla ships and whether they can incapacitate rather than kill the threat. Using qualitative research methods, including interviews and literature reviews, the study found that the Coast Guard is capable of using these weapons with adequate ammunition, but the 12.7 mm caliber firearm requires careful use due to its destructive power. The study suggests that the use of these firearms can improve maritime security in the North Natuna Sea, but only when used responsibly and with proper training