What is in our minds when we hear the word fisherman? Sea? Fish? Or Boat? Have you ever seen and felt how a fisherman works? Fishermen are a job occupied by many people who live near the coast. However, some fishermen do live not in a coastal community. A little bit deeper about the work of a fisherman, I and a group of students joined in Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta exposure activities by visiting Sadeng Port (Saturday, 4/02/2023).
During
this exposure, the students met directly with several fishermen at Sadeng Port,
Girisubo, Gunungkidul. We talked to with Mujito, a boat crew member,
about the life of fishermen. Through the article, I want to share how fishermen
prepare stuff before fishing. Like other jobs, fishermen need to pay attention
to stuff that should be prepared before going fishing. The most important
preparation is the readiness for physical condition. Being a fisherman requires
extra energy so the physical condition is the crucial preparation before fishing.
In addition to a healthy physical condition, they must pay attention to the
condition of the boat they use, from the safety of the boat's engines and
equipment including fuel. The boat checking is important as part of their
awareness of sea conditions, heavy waves, and safety stuff, including
supporting equipment such as fishing rods and fishing nets. For the safety
guarantee, the fishermen usually need to bring a life jacket as a precaution.
In addition to all mentioned above, there are several preparations that are no less important, namely the preparation of food and drinks while at sea. The length of fishing time depends on the boat type they use, so the food supply also depends on the length of fishing time. At Sadeng port we found three types of boats used by fishermen, a PMT boat (<5 GT) for one-day fishing, a Lifeboat (5-30 GT) for 5-7 days of fishing, and the Slerek (>30 GT) is a large ship for fishing for two weeks or more. The tools and supplies that need to be brought, such as rice, water for drinking and cooking, vegetables, noodles, eggs, and other fast food supplies. The amount of materials is based on the length of the fishing and the number of crew members. In addition to food needs, they have to prepare medical supplies.
In
fishing activities, the fishermen must pay attention to all above. Self-preparedness and the
materials that need to be brought are part of the fishermen's efforts in
carrying out their work so that it will run well and ensure safety because no
one can guarantee safety other than themselves. Going to sea to catch fish
carries a high risk, therefore, fishing is a job that requires readiness and
experience. Be ready before fishing and have emblazing spirit. ***
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