Author(s): Liliek Ekowanti
Realizing marine human resources is not an easy matter, it takes hard work to develop and improve the quality of marine human resources. This study aims to find out deeper on the conditions of human resource in the coastal region of Kenjeran Surabaya as a potential fisherman area that can provide regional progress and welfare of fishermen. The study was conducted by direct observation and interviews with the Chairpersons and members of the 1-5 Fishermen Group, Head of RT, RW, ward, ward officials, Related Departments and Community Leaders. The results showed that the Kenjeran Coastal Fishermen in Surabaya had not been maximized in strengthening human resources and was still far from expectations even though the demands of the new era had already taken place. The existence of fishermen groups, communities, organizations and community institutions received less attention. Thus the level of education, the experience of fishermen with each other is different, so that the impact on the lack of progress Coastal Kenjeran Coastal Fishermen in Surabaya. In advancing fishermen, Coastal Kenjeran, needs to conduct appropriate policies and meet current demands, namely strengthening fishermen vocational education, technical training for the community, fisherman competency certification, training, and mentoring with appropriate funding.