The Development of Klidang Lor Port Batang, 1975-2014

Abstract

Administratively speaking, Klidang Lor port was established in 1975 upon its separation from Pekalongan Port. Applying the Historical method, this article aims at analyzing the development of Batang Port since the New Order era through the Reform era. During 1975-1988 period, the fish production increased thanks to the increased ownership of motor fishing boats by those fishermen who used to use traditional fishing boats. Later in 1988-1998, the port authority built the port pier and lighthouses to make it easier for boats to moor. The port facilities continued to be built until the 1998-2007 period. The research result showed that the development of these various facilities went hand-in-hand with the fishermen’s productivity. One facility in the port that had a significant impact was the gas station (SPBU). In 2008, the Fishery Port of Batang had its status changed into Coastal Fishery Port (PPP) of Klidang Lor, Batang. The port facilities built at that time included breakwater, port office, fish auction center (TPI), ice house, gas station for bunker, mosque, toilets, security post, lighthouse, and so forth. This change in status managed to improve the services provided in the port, ranging from its policies to the recording and this had a positive effect on the port’s surrounding community.