Liveaboard Vessel Owners Commit to Protect the World Destinations of Marine Tourism Raja Ampat
reported by: Liu Setiawan
Jakarta, June 28, 2025/Indonesia Media – The Indonesian Liveaboard Association, legally registered as ‘JANGKAR’, with the support of Indonesian Conservation (non-governmental organization or NGO) and regional public service agency (BLUD) of Raja Ampat regency, Southwest Papua Province held thematic campaign of keeping the conservation of Raja Ampat for the present and next generation. The thematic campaign encourages the stakeholders; central government, provincial government, tour operators, local people and tourists in togetherness to keep the conservation and the watery areas of the country. As one of the best world destinations of marine tourism, Raja Ampat is a national asset and the world heritage which has been known as a hidden paradise in Indonesia. Raja Ampat comprises hundreds of jungle-covered islands, is well known for its beaches and coral reefs rich with marine life. Ancient rock paintings and caves are on Misool Island, while the crimson bird of paradise lives on Waigeo Island. Batanta and Salawati are the archipelago’s other main islands. “We make a big effort to keep the marine life and conservation sustainable, protect the areas by paying attention to the environment, not only for today but for the next generation,” said the representative of JANGKAR, Adji Sularso.
JANGKAR is an association representing the owners and employees of liveaboard vessels within Indonesian waters. The majority of the members are owner operated liveaboard vessels working the marine tourism sector in various locations around the beautiful Indonesian Archipelago. JANGKAR is concerned about the mining in Raja Ampat, causing an environmental impact and sparking a public outcry. So many efforts and yet so many significant and interconnected problems such as destructive fishing, pollution and trash. while the ecosystem is prone to destruction, especially the coral reefs, mangrove, seagrass meadows. Therefore members of JANGKAR which operate more than 90 liveaboard vessels throughout Indonesia are ready to stay in the frontline, holding campaigns to protect the watery area. “We start from giving education to tourists and surveillance officers in the field. JANGKAR members perform marine tourism activities, and we commit to protect the conservation of watery areas,” said Adji Sularso during the press conference. (LS/IM)
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