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The aim of this research is to analyze the potential of fisheries resources in the Fisheries Management Area of the Republic of Indonesia, the Malacca Strait, the causes of foreign fishing vessels fishing in these waters, and efforts to reduce illegal fishing by foreign fishing vessels. The research uses qualitative methods by collecting data through interviews, questionnaires and observations. The research results show an increase in the potential of Indonesian fisheries resources in the Malacca Strait in terms of catch volume, production value and number of fishing vessels. The reasons why foreign fishing vessels are still fishing include the lack of fisheries resources in their countries of origin, ignorance of Indonesia's maritime boundaries, and weak supervision. Efforts to reduce illegal fishing include improving the quality of monitoring vessels, routine surveillance patrols, tightening licensing and vessel monitoring procedures, as well as arresting foreign vessels that engage in illegal fishing. Based on the SWOT analysis, there are 18 strategies for monitoring foreign fishing vessels. It is necessary to increase routine supervision and take firm action against foreign fishing vessels that carry out illegal fishing in the Malacca Strait. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Belawan Ocean Fishery Port (PPS) is the largest fishing port located in the Malacca Strait, with purse seine fishing gear as the fleet that dominates fishing activities. Fishing activities in the Malacca Strait use purse seine fishing gear which creates competition in getting fish, so that it is often the reason for fishermen to carry out fishing activities that are not in accordance with the rules. One of the impacts of this violation is the decrease in production volume in the last 3 years at the Belawan Ocean Fishing Port. Therefore, research is needed to identify the types of violations committed by purse seine fishermen in Belawan PPS. The research conducted using a qualitative descriptive method. The data collected consisted of primary and secondary data from related agencies, as well as primary data obtained from interviews with respondents using a questionnaire. The analysis carried out is to assess the compliance of the purse seine fleet before, during and after fishing. The results showed that the base port compliance value was 86.77 %; fishing area 83.75%; fishing gear 73.49%; and operational feasibility of the ship 80.38 %. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]