Strengthening Digital Governance in Environmental Monitoring: Evaluating Transportation Agency Supervision of Ship Waste Management Compliance in Kubu Raya Regency
Ahmad Tohardi, Anny Riwayati, Andika, Egi

Tanjungpura University

Abstract

Water environment management is an important aspect of supporting sustainable development, particularly in Kubu Raya Regency, which experiences intensive water transportation activities. As a region with 275 piers distributed across nine districts, water transportation plays a vital role in community mobility and goods distribution. However, the high intensity of these activities also increases the risk of water pollution due to inadequate ship waste management practices. Although ship waste management has been regulated under the Minister of Transportation Regulation Number PM 61 of 2021, the practice of disposing of waste into rivers by water transportation users is still commonly found. This condition indicates a gap between policy provisions and their implementation in the field, highlighting the need for strengthened supervision supported by digital innovation.

This study aims to evaluate the supervisory performance of the Kubu Raya Regency Transportation Agency in ensuring compliance with ship waste management regulations to prevent water pollution. The research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data are collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving relevant stakeholders and are analyzed using an interactive process of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Furthermore, the study examines the potential implementation of a digital-based reporting system as a supervisory instrument that enables faster, more transparent, and accountable reporting of violations, compliance monitoring, and follow-up actions. The findings are expected to provide policy recommendations for local governments to strengthen digital-based supervision, improve compliance with ship waste management regulations, and support the sustainability of aquatic environments.

Keywords: Digital Governance- Supervision Performance- Ship Waste Management- Water Pollution- Digital Reporting System- Sustainable Development.

Topic: Building Adaptive and Digitally-Enabled Public Administrations for Responsive Governance (Adaptive Governance- Digital Public Administration- Responsive Public Service Delivery)