Fishermen's perception of the boat fuel CONs version program from fuel oil (BBM) to fuel gas (BBG) in Semayang village Kenohan district Kutai kartanegara regency Indonesia

Abstract

The research aims to determine public perceptions of the ship fuel conversion program from fuel oil to fuel gas in Semayang Village. Primary data collected through interviews with respondents using a list of questions prepared according to the research objectives. The sampling technique used non probability sampling method, so the number of respondents is 14 people. The results showed that: energy diversification policy in the fisheries sector is expected that fisher’s can switch from fuel oil to LPG, but in fact he still use BBM as fuel for their boat engines. Cumulatively, the class interval obtained for fishermens perceptions of the use BBM to BBG conversion machine assistance in Semayang Village is 27,3. So the length of the interval class indicator for the use of BBM conversion engine assistance to BBG as fuel for fishing boats in Semayang Village is in the range of 25,01-35,01 with a medium cathagory