KETAPANG – Lecturers from Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) served as resource persons in the 'Diversification of Processed Fishery Products to Increase Added Value and Competitiveness' Training on Thursday, 2 November 2023.
This training was a collaboration between the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries through the Tegal Fisheries Counseling and Training Center and Commission IV of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR RI). Daniel Johan, S.E, member of Commission IV of the DPR RI, attended the event.
Held in the 2nd Floor Hall of the Directorate Building of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, the training was attended by 300 participants and took place over 2 (two) days, Thursday–Friday, 2–3 November 2023.
Director of Politap, Mr. Irianto SP, S.ST., M.MA., in his remarks stated that the involvement of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang in this training program from the Tegal Fisheries Counseling and Training Center aligns with the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, namely lecturers acting as speakers in this event, as well as serving as a training venue for the Ketapang community, particularly those whose work is closely related to the fisheries sector.
“I hope that after receiving this training, the participants will gain knowledge and improve their skills on how to process fish catches, not only selling them directly to the market but also turning them into various processed products,” he explained.
The training material was delivered by Mr. Trian Adimarta, STP., M.Sc., Lecturer of Politap's Plantation Product Technology Study Program. The presentation covered Good Manufacturing Practices for Processed Food (CPPOB).
In addition to the presentations, participants also had the opportunity for hands-on processing practice. Participants were taught how to make shredded fish (abon ikan) by Mrs. Marisa Nopriyanti, S.TP., M.P., Lecturer of Politap's Plantation Product Technology Study Program. (Finan Su)

