Explanation by DJPT–KKP on the Urgency and Procedures of Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) in Fisheries Business at the 2025 WPPNRI Annual Meeting
PELAKITA.ID – According to an explanation from a representative of the Directorate of Capture Fisheries Business, Directorate General of Capture Fisheries, in Indonesia both coastal and non-coastal regions benefit from the management of marine resources. This reflects the principle of maximizing resource utilization for the welfare of the people.
Of the 80% state revenue derived from these resources, a proportional distribution is implemented in which producing regions receive a larger share compared to non-producing regions.
However, in principle, the 80% share is distributed to all districts and municipalities so that non-coastal regions can also benefit, even though the amount is smaller than what producing regions receive.
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) emphasized that Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) from fisheries resources is a tangible form of contribution and fairness from business actors in the utilization of state-managed fisheries resources.
One of the mechanisms is through business licensing—only licensed business operators are allowed to engage in fishing activities. Those who receive such licenses are required to report production data accurately and to pay the Fisheries Product Levy (PHP) based on this verified data.
This PNBP is imposed on licensed fishing vessel owners, not on the crew or workers aboard the vessels.
In accordance with Government Regulation No. 85 of 2021, the collection of PHP PNBP—which was previously charged pre-production (before a license was issued)—has been implemented post-production since 2023.
The information above was conveyed by Hamdan, a representative of the Directorate of Capture Fisheries Business, when speaking about PNBP during the WPPNRI meeting on 18 July 2025 at the Annual Meeting of Fisheries Management Units (UPP) for WPPNRI 713, 714, and 715, held at IPTEKS Building, Hasanuddin University, Makassar.
The three-day meeting was attended by 136 participants from various sectors—government agencies, research institutions, academia, NGOs, fishers’ associations, and strategic partners such as the Indonesia Tuna Consortium and GEF 6 CFI Indonesia—actively discussing strategic issues in science-based fisheries management and the implementation of the Measured Fishing Policy (PIT).
Dimensions of PNBP Collection in WPPNRI
Hamdan further explained that in Indonesia both coastal and non-coastal regions benefit from marine resource management, consistent with the principle of maximizing resource utilization for the people’s welfare.
Of the 80% state revenue from these resources, there is a proportional allocation where producing regions receive a larger share compared to non-producing ones.
“However, in principle, 80% of the revenue is distributed to all districts and municipalities so that even non-coastal regions can benefit, although the amount is smaller than that received by producing regions,” he said.
Regarding licensing, certain requirements must be met as a form of accountability. When business actors obtain the right or privilege to conduct fishing activities, they are obliged to fulfill several responsibilities.
“Rights always come with obligations, such as filling out logbooks, reporting vessel arrivals, paying PNBP, and submitting business reports. If these obligations are not met, the rights can be suspended.
This concept reflects the principle of shared responsibility in utilizing fisheries resources,” he explained.
The Directorate of Capture Fisheries Business promotes a performance-based licensing system, with periodic evaluations of business actors to ensure compliance with obligations. This approach also represents accountability to all Indonesian citizens.
“Fisheries in Indonesia are unique compared to other countries due to diverse fishing gears, multi-species catches, and numerous stakeholders involved. This forum serves as a platform to formulate improved fisheries management policies moving forward,” he said.
He emphasized that the implementation of the Measured Fishing Policy (PIT) is intended to operationalize existing policies rather than introduce entirely new ones.
“One of its focuses is the designation of fishing zones as integrated economic units beyond just management areas. Fishing quotas are not intended to downscale businesses but to encourage optimal yields with better quality,” he added.
In addition, he mentioned that the fisheries management system is now integrated through the IBT application, which enables detailed recording of landing locations, times, and vessel types and sizes.
“With this system, the number of vessels reporting arrivals has increased significantly compared to before. Such detailed data is valuable for analysis, policy formulation, and academic research,” Hamdan continued.
PIT implementation has largely been realized, including the inclusion of fishing zones in licenses and the standardization of fishing seasons. Licensing management is adjusted between central and regional authorities to improve the accuracy of production data.
A revision of Government Regulation No. 85 on PNBP is currently underway to ensure greater fairness, adaptability to new dynamics, and strengthened governance.
All these policies are integrated, focusing not only on the sustainability of fishery resources but also on sustainable governance.
“PNBP collection applies to all fishery products, except in special cases such as fish used as evidence in criminal cases,” he said.
“This system fosters a fairer distribution of responsibilities between the state and business actors, where the state entrusts operators to report their catches while the government verifies these reports,” he concluded.
Written by K. Azis