The Benefits of GPS in Improving the Productivity of Indonesian Fishermen: A Deep Dive into Technology for the Sustainability of the Fisheries Sector

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10.2991/978-94-6463-924-7_12How to use a DOI?

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GPS; Fishermen; Productivity; Safety; Risk Reduction; Sustainable Fisheries

Abstract

Small-scale fishermen in Indonesia face low productivity, high operational risks, and limited access to modern navigation, threatening their livelihoods and marine resource sustainability. This research addresses how Global Positioning System (GPS) adoption improves fishermen's efficiency, safety, and economic resilience. A systematic literature review (2014–2024) analyzing 42 studies applied qualitative thematic synthesis and extracted descriptive statistical indicators. Results indicate that integrating GPS with complementary tools (e.g., fish finders) increased catch productivity significantly (19–26 times in Cirebon Bay; 2–5 times in Jepara). Safety outcomes also improved: accident incidence decreased by approximately 68%, and GPS users demonstrated a threefold higher safety index than those using conventional methods. Furthermore, GPS adoption enhanced fuel efficiency, voyage planning, and communication, contributing to sustainable practices. Despite these benefits, barriers remain in digital literacy, affordability, and institutional support. This study systematically consolidates fragmented evidence on GPS adoption in Indonesian fisheries, highlighting measurable productivity and safety indices to inform evidence-based policy. Findings suggest continuous training, subsidized access, and IoT integration are critical for scaling up GPS use. Thus, GPS is not merely a navigational tool but a strategic driver of sustainable fisheries development in Indonesia.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ayu Pratiwi Ulfah
AU  - Andri Sahata Sitanggang
AU  - Novrini Hasti
AU  - Wahyuni
AU  - Nizar Rabbi Radliya
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/16
TI  - The Benefits of GPS in Improving the Productivity of Indonesian Fishermen: A Deep Dive into Technology for the Sustainability of the Fisheries Sector
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Informatics, Engineering, Science & Technology (INCITEST 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 136
EP  - 145
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-924-7_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-924-7_12
ID  - Ulfah2025
ER  -