The Function of Mina Misoyo Makmur Cooperative for Fishermen Community of Asemdoyong Village, Taman District, Pemalang District

Abstract

This article aims to find out the background of the establishment of the Mina Misoyo Makmur Cooperative, the development of the Mina Misoyo Makmur Cooperative, and how the Mina Misoyo Makmur Cooperative functions for the Asemdoyong fishing community. This study used a qualitative approach. The main informants in this study were Asemdoyong fishermen who were the members of the cooperative, a Chair of the Indonesian Fishermen Association in Asemdoyong, manager and a cooperative secretary, while the supporting informants consisted of fishermen, non-cooperative members, the vice chairman of the cooperative and the Asemdoyong Village. The results of this study indicate that Mina Misoyo Makmur Cooperative was established on the basis of the fishermen's need for funds channeling institutions and fishermen's capital needs to go to sea. The loan amount increased from Rp. 387,455,400 to Rp. 819,375,600. The supporters of the development of cooperatives include government assistance and cooperation with BRI. Barriers to the development of cooperatives include low education of fishermen and bad credit. Fishermen responded that the cooperative's performance was increasing, proved that the SHU had increased. The function of cooperatives is as a manager of TPI and provides assistances to fishermen, namely providing fish basketball, river dredging, and social assistance. Cooperatives have a latent function to instill discipline, responsibility and increase fisherman solidarity. Keyword: the function of cooperatives, the Cooperative Mina Misoyo Makmur, fishing communities, fish auction