Jakarta, May 20 -- The Indonesian government's ambitious goal of building 1,582 modern fishing vessels by 2028 marks its strategic move to modernize the national wild-capture fisheries sector.

This program is initiated to address long-standing problems faced by fishers, including aging vessels, limited technology, high operational costs, and inconsistent catch quality.

Modernization is also considered essential to boost the competitiveness of the national fisheries sector while meeting international demands regarding the use of more modern, environmentally friendly vessels and fishing gear.

The fishing vessel modernization program is part of a £4 billion maritime investment partnership between Indonesia and the United Kingdom (UK)...