The challenges and strategies of the traditional wooden shipyard industry in Pagatan, Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan
摘要
The traditional wooden shipbuilding industry continues to support transportation activities and local economies in Indonesia’s coastal areas. However, its sustainability is increasingly challenged by technological limitations, limited compliance with formal technical standards, and competition from modern ships made of fibre and steel. This study examines the current condition of the wooden shipbuilding industry in Pagatan, Kusan Hilir District, Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan. Data was collected from seven artisans in one shipyard, so this study is framed as an exploratory case study. Data were obtained through structured interviews and field observations, and analyzed using the Likert index and quantitative SWOT approach. The Likert Index is applied to assess the extent to which traditional practices are used at different stages of ship construction; The results showed that all stages scored above 80%, indicating a strong reliance on traditional methods. The SWOT analysis resulted in an IFE score of 2.92 and an EFE score of 3.39, positioning the industry in the Power-Opportunity (SO) quadrant. These findings suggest that harnessing existing internal strengths alongside lucrative external opportunities is a viable strategic direction, although the results should be interpreted with caution given the limited sample size and subjectivity inherent in weighting-based analysis tools.